Please select your home edition
Edition
X-Yachts Leaderboard 1

Voting opens for RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year Award 2021

by Susie NationGrainger, RYA 25 Nov 2020 05:24 UTC
RYA Club of the Year trophy © Paul Wyeth

Voting is now open for the 2021 RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year Award, supported by Gallagher.

The annual award recognises the outstanding achievement of sailing clubs across the UK and promotes the hard work and dedication that goes into running a successful club.

The RYA Awards Panel have selected 10 finalists for 2021.

The 2021 finalists are:

  • Bolton Sailing Club
  • Chelmarsh Sailing Club
  • Debdale Outdoor Activity Club
  • Emsworth Sailing Club
  • Guernsey Yacht Club
  • Island Barn Reservoir Sailing Club
  • Port Dinorwic Sailing Club / Clwb Hwylio Y Felinheli
  • Prestwick Sailing Club
  • Ripon Sailing Club
  • Strangford Sailing Club
Four of the finalists were also recognised for their achievements in the following areas:
  • Bolton Sailing Club- 'Inclusive and Open to All'
  • Debdale Outdoor Activity Club- 'Modern and Innovative'
  • Emsworth Sailing Club- 'Sustainability'
  • Port Dinorwic Sailing Club / Clwb Hwylio Y Felinheli - 'Heart of the Community'

Find more information about each Club of the Year finalist and cast your vote.

This year the panel have also awarded special commendations to Cowes Sailability for their work connecting with isolated members and Llandudno Sailing Club for becoming an integral part of the North Wales Ysbty Enfys whilst enabling members to return to boating as quickly as possible.

Michelle Gent, RYA Programmes Manager said: "A huge congratulations to all ten Club of the Year finalists. This has been an especially challenging year for clubs and the people involved in the running of these organisations have worked tirelessly so that others can safely get afloat. Now it's over to you to pick a winner!"

Rob Peake, group editor of Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting, said: "Anyone who started at club level as a child, or who joined a club as their entry to the sailing world as an adult, knows how vital that experience can be.

"A good club will show you how to get better at sailing and encourage you to continue sailing. A great club will help you simply enjoy sailing - and it will welcome people from all parts its local community. The Club of the Year Award is unique in that it recognises the hard work that goes on behind the scenes by volunteers to make sailing clubs great, and to encourage more people into our sport."

Voting will close on 25th January 2021. The overall winner will be announced at the RYA Virtual Dinghy Show.

Find more information about RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year here.

Love Boating? Then why not join the association that promotes and protects, safe, successful and rewarding British boating. Join today and support the RYA in protecting your boating rights and freedoms. Take advantage of free advice and support on all aspects of your boating, as well as enjoying a range of fantastic personal member offers. Find out more by calling 02380 604 159, email or visit www.rya.org.uk.

Related Articles

Oliver Heer finishes 25th IMOCA in the Transat CIC
“I went through a nightmare” It was with a huge measure of relief that the Swiss German solo skipper Oliver Heer brought his Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic from Lorient to New York to a satisfactory conclusion Thursday at 22:19:32hrs UTC, finishing in 25th place. Posted today at 9:22 am Musto Skiffs at the WPNSA Skiff Open 2024
A great warm-up at the venue ahead of the Worlds in July On the sunniest weekend of the year so far, 25 Musto Skiffs arrived at WPNSA for the open meeting at the venue, which will also be the host for the 2024 World Championships this July. Posted today at 4:59 am Loads of amenity - Goes like a cut cat
As the first Cure 55 steps closer to being splashed it looked more like a Purosangue to me As the first Cure 55 steps ever closer to being splashed, I could not help thinking that it was a lot like the Ferrari Purosangue. More space than your typical two-seat hypercar, yet with the punch to dispatch distances and pretenders with complete ease. Posted on 16 May 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 3
"Max is not a robot, he's human" Opportunities to beat Max Maeder don't come along very often, so Valentin Bontus seized his moment on day three of the Formula Kite World Championship in Hyères in the sunny south of France. Posted on 16 May Worrell 1000 Race 2024 Legs 3 & 4
The Ocean is a Sleeping Giant… For those who are familiar with the history of the Worrell 1000, they know this race has claimed many boats, bones & pride. The quote "The ocean is a sleeping giant..." started a post-race story by Bud Zimmerman in 1976, the Race Coordinator of that time. Posted on 16 May Purchase Systems and Mechanical Advantage
The Ultimate Guide as Allen break down the nitty-gritty In this guide, we're breaking down the nitty-gritty of purchase systems, from the straightforward simplicity of the "simple" system to the power-packed intricacy of the "compound" system. Posted on 16 May Cup Spy May 15: Swiss get worked over
Two teams sailed on Wednesday out of Barcelona in a funky breeze and a squirrely seastate Two teams sailed on Wednesday out of Barcelona in a funky breeze and a squirrely seastate. The US team's session was called up short after a jib traveller issue. The Swiss stayed out for 4.5hrs in challenging conditions. Posted on 16 May Route to the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028
The cold temperatures of the deep South are finally well behind Louis Robein Louis Robein, the last competitor still at sea in the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024, has reached the latitude of Rio De Janeiro but most notably, today, has crossed the Tropic of Capricorn. Posted on 16 May Poole Regatta attracts entrants from far and wide
The event has become a truly international affair With standard entries for the 2024 International Paint Poole Regatta closing on Sunday 19th May, the event has become a truly international affair with multiple yachts from France and the Netherlands signed up to race. Posted on 16 May Musto launches Evening The Keel
An insight into the minds of female professional offshore sailors Musto will unveil Episode One of its four-part docu-series Evening The Keel, featuring some of the most famous female sailors sharing their insights on performing at the highest levels of what is still a predominantly male sport. Posted on 16 May
Selden 2020 - FOOTERNorth Sails Performance 2023 - FOOTERRS Sailing 2021 - FOOTER
This site and its contents are Copyright © 2024 Sail-World Sail-World Europe and/or the original author, photographer etc. All Rights Reserved. Photographs are copyright by law. If you wish to use or buy a photograph contact the photographer directly.
If you have any questions about advertising or editorial then please contact our team. If you encounter any technical issues then please email techsupport@sail-world.com
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy