Club Chat May 2022
This news is for club committee members and club members – anyone who is interested in what work the RYA is doing in NI.
Ahoy, everyone!
This week, ending the 6th May 2022, marks Richard Honeyfords’ last day as Chief Operating Officer for RYANI. We are all sad to see him go and wish him the very best with his new role as Chief Executive Manager at the NI Sports Forum. After 17 years of growing and influencing sailing and boating in NI, he can be very proud! I’m also pleased to note, that Gayle Logan will be our interim COO.
Levelling Up Fund
The second round of the Levelling Up Fund has been launched by the UK Government. Focusing on capital investment in local infrastructure, bids will be accepted at the most local level in Northern Ireland, from local applicants, including but not limited to: businesses, voluntary and community sector organisations, district councils, the Northern Ireland Executive and other public sector bodies. To find out more visit: https://bit.ly/36bNMjY
John Merricks Sailing Trust
Every year, the JMST Scheme provides young sailors from across the country with their equipment, which after two years is given to their supporting organisation.
The boats will be gifted to promising youngsters who display enthusiasm and commitment to the sport and who may not ordinarily have the opportunity or financial backing to achieve their goals.
https://www.rya.org.uk/start-boating/get-onboard-childrens-sailing/jmst
Last week saw the rounding off of the current Youth Forum programme with a celebration evening hosted by Carrickfergus Sailing Club. It was an emotional evening read the full story here:
https://www.rya.org.uk/news/rya-northern-ireland-youth-forum-members-celebrate-successful-year
Keep an eye on our Eventbrite page for RYANI’s upcoming events.
Keep in Touch,
Mary
DEVELOPMENT & PARTICIPATION
Discover Sailing season!
3 clubs have ran a successful Discover Sailing day, providing various opportunities for members of the public to get booked into an activity choice for them!
Although the majority then loved it so much they wanted to try more activities at the club
Lough Neagh Sailing Club kicked off the DS inisitvate on Saturday 16th April, followed by Newtownards Sailing Club on 23rd April and then Ballyholme Yacht Club went with Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May
Online booking provided volunteers to prepare before the event and provide pre and post-event emails to participants. Follow on programmes were promoted where participants could sign up on the day and new members walked away with their membership packs/info.
Looking forward to many more Discover Sailing Days across the country - find out who is running Discover Sailing in your region - https://www.rya.org.uk/start-boating/discover-sailing
Club dates already confirmed:
Saturday 16th April: Lough Neagh Sailing Club
Saturday 23rd April: Newtownards SC
Monday 2nd May 9.30-4 - Ballyholme YC
Saturday 7th May - Carrickfergus Sailing Club 10-4 pm
Saturday 7th May - County Antrim Yacht Club 10-5 pm
Saturday 28th May - East Antrim Boat Club 10-4 pm
Friday 3rd June - Ballyronan Boat Club 9-6 pm
Friday 3rd June - August - Waverides 4-7 pm
OnBoard
Donaghadee Sailing Club has been the latest recruit to the OB cause!
Census is coming!! We will be looking for your membership census data from the 9th of June…..
On that note, the last email I sent had the wrong link for the census insights – contact Lisa if you would like more information
PERFORMANCE
The action-packed month of April for PM…. RYA Youth Nats in Pwhelli, IS Youth Nationals In Ballyholme & Eric Twiname Championships in May. Some fantastic results and great development for our youth sailors.
The Performance Manager and Development Officer are working on some development opportunities for our club coaches. Are you running or thinking of running some Race Training at your club? Get in touch, we want to support you.
CLUBS & CENTRES
Anything you want to shout about to other clubs. (this newsletter doesn’t reach the general public!)
DATES… DATES… DATES…
MAY
RS Aero Nationals
14-15th
Ballyholme Yacht Club
Steering the Course, World Sailing
Global women's sailing festival
RYA Powerboat Instructor Skills Assessment
27th May
For Booking call Paul:
07787 227782
JUNE
RYA Powerboat Instructor Course
17-19th June
For Booking call Paul:
07787 227782
DI Pre-entry Assessment
18th June
KOEC
DI Pre-entry Assessment
19th June
KOEC
RYA Race Coach Level 2 course
25-26th June
Ballyholme Yacht Club
JULY
DI Course
1-5th July
KOEC
Laser Ulster’s
2-3rd July
Strangford Lough Yacht Club
Irish GP14 Nationals
2-3rd July
Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club
AUGUST
RS200/400/Aero & Laser2000
Nationals & Northern
19-21st
Ballyholme Yacht Club
SEPTEMBER
RYANI Youth Championships
10th-11th
Ballyholme Yacht Club
OCTOBER
RYA Powerboat Instructor Skills Assessment
7th October
For Booking call Paul:
07787 227782
RYA Powerboat Instructor Course
21-23rd October
For Booking call Paul:
07787 227782
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Belfast Harbour Fund
https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/corporate/community-awards-fund
John Merricks Sailing Trust! << DIFFERENT DATES for this year!
Power NI Brighter Communities
Up to £1000
https://powerni.co.uk/brightercommunities/
OLDER NEWS
RYA Census Insights for Northern Ireland are now available. Thank you to all our clubs who took part in this as it’s key for our planning and funding. The insights document can also be used for your club planning and funding bids too. To discuss how you might use the insights document, get in touch!
There has been a lot of instructor training going on and still lots more to come. I’m already looking at the schedule for the Autumn. Exam pressure, event pressure, and other reasons have led to the cancellation of the proposed course at Easter. But I have confirmed that there will be a DI course in July – pre-entry dates available for booking. Also on the cards pre-summer is an advanced instructor endorsement (dinghy). Get in touch if that is of interest to you.
Kind Regards,
Mary Martin
Development Officer
RYA Northern Ireland
T: 02891 827154| M: 079 1992 3018 mary.martin@rya.org.uk
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