The RYA Midlands Regional team are here to support you, your club or centre. We are a team of volunteers, staff, and contractors who work closely together to provide a network of support to grow activity and membership across the region. Together, the team provides:
• Liaison between the Region's Clubs and the RYA;
• Co-ordination and encouragement of RYA National Training Schemes;
• Representation of the wider interests of all forms of sailing, windsurfing, cruising, inland waterways and powerboating within the Region.
Ben Hodgson – REGIONAL MANAGER
Email: Ben.Hodgson@rya.org.uk
Mobile: 07387 026731
Judy Lambourne – CHAIR
Email: chair.mi@rya.org.uk
Mobile: 07985 957733
Steven Tinsley – DEPUTY CHAIR
Email: steventinsley@msn.com
Mobile: 07966 126815
Peter Smerdon – SECRETARY
Email: peter.smerdon50@gmail.com
Mobile: 07747 760404
Ashleigh Hemming – TREASURER
Email: ashleigh.hemming@btopenworld.com
Stephen Watson – RACING RULES ADVISOR
Email: swatson3680@gmail.com
Paula Irish – REGIONAL PRESS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Email: comms.ne-mids@rya.org.uk
Mobile: 07910 837077
Other ways to keep in touch:
X - @RYAMidlands
RYA Midlands Facebook - www.facebook.com/RYAMidlands
RYA Midlands Instructor Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/RYAmidlandsinstructors
Motivated and enthusiastic volunteers play a key role in developing and maintaining thriving and successful clubs. Learn how you can support sailing clubs and centres around the UK.