RYA Connected Workshops in the South region
Join us to explore the topics that matter most to your organisation at a local level
Get set for the season ahead with our RYA Connected Workshops
Following on from the RYA Connected Conferences, we have lined up a series of free workshops during January, February and March 2026. Focused on coming together at a local level and exploring hot topics you’ve told us are important to you.
For 2026 we will be focusing on the following topics:
- Shaping your membership offer for growth and retention
High membership churn can hold back growth and may signal that members aren’t finding the value they expect.
This session will help you uncover insights and practical tools to ensure your membership offer is compelling and attractive to a broad audience and builds a culture that makes staying the easy choice. Leave with actionable ideas to help your club retain members year after year.
- Engaging and Retaining Juniors and Families
Explore practical ways to attract, engage, and retain young sailors and their families.
Learn how structured training, the RYA OnBoard programme, transitioning to a racing pathway and volunteering opportunities can create a sense of belonging and progression. Leaving with actionable steps to build a thriving junior membership.
- Developing Your Race Management Team & Club Racing
Explore how to create strong, confident race management teams that deliver safe, enjoyable, and engaging competition for your racers.
Understand who makes up the team, how to build a positive culture where everyone feels supported, and the resources and guidance available from the RYA for your organisation and volunteers. Leave with practical steps to strengthen your team and enhance the racing experience at your venues.
For Regional Race Officers and Mark Layers, this session can count towards your renewal process. More information regarding this can be found on the Race officials policies page.
Hosted by the RYA South team, these evenings will provide local opportunities for us to learn together. You’ll be able to catch up with the latest insights and take away actionable ideas to inform your planning and activities for the coming year and beyond.
Open to all RYA Affiliated clubs, classes and organisations, our workshops will focus on essential themes and include time for you to network with other attendees.
Check out all our upcoming workshops and book your place now, to make the most of these valuable opportunities for us to get together in person and;
- Gain valuable knowledge for your development planning
- Share experiences and best practice with peers
- Take home practical ideas to strengthen your organisation
- Meet your local RYA team and find out how they can help you
2026 programme
Chichester and Portsmouth - 10 February 2026
Time: 19.00 – 21.00
Agenda:
- Shaping Your Membership Offer for Growth and Retention
- Engaging and Retaining Juniors and Families
Milton Keynes & Buckinghamshire - 25 February 2026
Time: 19.00 – 21.00
Agenda:
- Shaping Your Membership Offer for Growth and Retention
Southampton and West Hampshire - 12 March 2026
Time: 19.00 – 21.00
Agenda:
- Shaping Your Membership Offer for Growth and Retention
- Engaging and Retaining Juniors and Families
Oxfordshire and West Berkshire - 17 March 2026
Time: 19.00 – 21.00
Agenda:
- Shaping Your Membership Offer for Growth and Retention
- Engaging and Retaining Juniors and Families
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire & West Berkshire - 30 March 2026
Time: 19.00 – 21.00
Agenda:
- Developing your Race Management Team & Club Racing
Chichester, Portsmouth & IOW - 31 March 2026
Time: 19.00 – 21.00
Agenda:
- Developing your Race Management Team & Club Racing
West Hampshire, Southampton & IOW - 1 April 2026
Time: 19.00 – 21.00
Agenda:
- Developing your Race Management Team & Club Racing
Regardless of which region your organisation is based in, you are welcome to join any of our RYA Connected Workshops. Take a look at the other regional overviews or the RYA Events page.
