RYA Cruising Conference 2021
Join us on 21 March 2021 for the first virtual RYA Cruising Conference!
The conference will cover the issues that matter most to cruisers, including post-Brexit guidance, training insights, real-life stories from fellow cruisers, as well as the latest developments in safety, and much more! Although we’re unable to meet in-person the conference will still deliver informative and eye-opening talks from a range of speakers. There will also be opportunities for the audience to get involved and a chance to ask your question to the experts.
Booking
for the 2021 RYA Cruising Conference is now live. Places are free for RYA Members and just £10pp for non-members.
Register now to book your place in the online audience.
Don't forget that you can keep up to date on the event’s developments by visiting the RYA News pages and by following the RYA social media channels.
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RYA Cruising Conference Programme |
0930 - 0945 |
Welcome - RYA CEO Sarah Treseder |
0945
- 1030 |
Keynote speaker - TBA |
1030
- 1130 |
Current hot topics and how they affect your
boating
As the representative voice of boating in the UK, the RYA works
hard to ensure that boater’s interests and freedoms are considered by
regulators. Join members of the RYA Cruising and Government Affairs Department as
they present the latest topics that are being reviewed and commented on on your
behalf.
- Howard
Pridding – RYA Director of External Affairs
- Stuart
Carruthers – RYA Cruising Manager
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1130 - 1220 |
Breakout sessions
For full listings, please see table below.
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1220
-1230 |
Live
sessions end
Join us as we wrap up the live sessions and introduce you to the Exhibition Area where we will show you how you can make the most of the additional
conference content.
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1230-1430
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Join further breakout sessions and explore the
Exhibition Area
Visit
the Exhibition Area where you can ask your cruising question to an expert from
the RYA team or chat with one of the RYA partners. Additional pre-recorded
content is also available on a range of subjects from visiting inland waterways,
to how to choose the right rope for the job, to getting to grips with radar and
more.
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Event close
Don't forget that by registering for the conference you will also be able to revisit the event afterwards to catch up on sessions
you could not attend, or to view bonus content.
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RYA Cruising Conference Breakout Sessions |
The Pull of the Tide: How tides really work
Tides are one of the most persistent and dominant forces that shape our planet. In this talk, Ivan Haigh, from the University of Southampton will describe why tides are so important, how they are generated and why tidal characteristics vary so much around the world’s oceans and coastlines.
- Ivan Haigh – University of Southampton
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Reading the Weather: How to get the best out of the weather for a good days cruising
In this talk, you will learn how and when to interpret signs in the weather, what key indicators to be aware of and how to action on those conditions for success on the water.
- Rod Smith - RYA Powerboat Trainer
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What does the RYA do for you? Learn how the RYA supports you and your boating.
This session will look at the recent and past successes of the RYA and what and how we continue to protect the freedoms and opportunities enjoyed by cruisers.
- Howard Pridding – RYA Director of External Affairs
- Stuart Carruthers – RYA Cruising Manager
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Using electronics to aid Navigation: The Basics
Join Graham Stones, to learn more about the basics of integrating modern marine electronics in navigation. With tips and tricks for interpreting what’s displayed on a screen, and how to plan and monitor voyages afloat, this session will boost confidence for any boater.
- Graham Stones - RYA Instructor & Examiner and Raymarine Engineer
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Electronics as an aid to Navigation: Advanced Techniques
Aimed at the more experienced boater/navigator, this session will provide integrated navigation techniques, and methods of verifying position. James Davies will take you through a wide variety of modern integrated units and sensors that could be found on a typical cruising yacht, and explore how to safely operate these to aid navigational certainty.
- James Davies - RYA Trainer & Examiner
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The Future of Propulsion: Sustainable Drive options for Motor Cruising, Sailing Auxiliaries and Tenders
This breakout session will examine the latest developments in electric and hybrid drives; battery, hydrogen and biofuel energy sources and consider how these will impact on recreational boating over the next 5-10 years. We will look at new build and retrofit, and the infrastructure that will be required to support our activities.
- Phil Horton – RYA Environmental & Sustainability Manager
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The Past, Present and Future of Charts for the Leisure Sailor
Join Imray’s Chart Production Manager, Matthew Keightley and Editor, Jane Russell as they talk about the evolution of nautical chart production and what goes into making Imray charts the go-to choice for leisure sailors.
- Matthew Keightley – Imray
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Calling for help: What do the gadgets do?
Covering a whole host of devices from different manufacturers, James Davies, RYA Sea Survival Trainer, will take you through some of the safety devices and gadgets available. The session will focus on what actually happens when you activate the buttons, and the appropriateness of different items to various situations.
- James Davies - RYA Trainer & Examiner
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Rope and Systems for Longer Passages
Learn the skills of rope management, how to prepare your ropes for longer passages, how to protect against wear and tear and how to diagnose damage in running rigging.
- David Mossman – Marlow Ropes
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An Introduction to Radar
Radar is a fantastic aid to navigation when used well. Join Alan Watson as he talks you through some of the basics of setting up and using the RADAR for navigation and collision avoidance - skills that can be used in sunshine, darkness or poor visibility.
- Alan Watson - skipper, Radar instructor and custodian of HDML 1387
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Wild Cruising in a Camping Dinghy
A brand new video from the President of the Dinghy Cruising Association, Roger shares how he prepares his vessel and himself for voyages, enabling him to reach a range of destinations that other cruisers simply cannot reach.
- Roger Barnes – President of the Dinghy Cruising Association
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The UK
Inland Waterways: A liquid
highway of leisure and industry
If you haven’t already visited the UK Inland Waterways, have
you ever wondered what lies beyond the coastal waters of which you are so
familiar? Learn more about the ‘Liquid Highway’ which makes up our enchanting
canals and rivers, each of them unique in both their nature and what offering.
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