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Personal Handicap Racing - Club Update, Upcoming Events and Info with RYA Club Zone

RYA Club ZoneFeb 11, 2021

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What positives can clubs take from last year and benefit from this season? - Latest News & Updates

What positives can clubs take from last year and benefit from this season? - Latest News & Updates

In this week's Club Zone episode, Robbie and Rob chat about the positives clubs can take from the last year, and how it can help them in the upcoming season, along with the latest news and updates.

Mar 04, 202110:11
How can the RYA Dinghy Show help your Club members? - Latest updates and upcoming events for clubs

How can the RYA Dinghy Show help your Club members? - Latest updates and upcoming events for clubs

Book your free ticket to the RYA Virtual Dinghy Show here: http://www.dinghyshow.org.uk 

In this week's Club Zone, Gareth and Susie chat about the latest government guidance and how the upcoming RYA Virtual Dinghy Show can help your club and your members.

Feb 25, 202106:59
What is Re-discover Sailing? - Club Updates, Latest News and Upcoming Events - Club Development

What is Re-discover Sailing? - Club Updates, Latest News and Upcoming Events - Club Development

In this week's Club Zone, Gareth chats with Adam about the new Discover Sailing and Re-Discover Sailing campaigns and how the RYA can help your club reach new members or re-engage old ones.

Feb 18, 202108:45
Personal Handicap Racing - Club Update, Upcoming Events and Info with RYA Club Zone

Personal Handicap Racing - Club Update, Upcoming Events and Info with RYA Club Zone

In this week's Club Zone video, Adam chats to the RYA Technical Department about how Personal Handicap Racing can help competitiveness at your club along with the latest news and updates for clubs and centres.

Feb 11, 202108:05
Club Development Update - Latest news from Sport England, Funding update and Club Development Guide

Club Development Update - Latest news from Sport England, Funding update and Club Development Guide

In this week's Club Zone video, Ben and Robbie are chatting all things Club Development. Robbie brings us the latest headlines from Sport England and the RYA, including a funding update. Ben explores the new Club Development Guide now available for Clubs.

Jan 28, 202106:38
Membership Renewal & Retention - Satisfaction, Engagement & Communication for your members

Membership Renewal & Retention - Satisfaction, Engagement & Communication for your members

In this week's episode of Club Zone, Rob and Lisa chat about the recent Club Development forums and how you can increase your membership renewal and retention, even in these trying times.

Jan 21, 202113:12
Club Update - 14/01 - Lockdown Latest, Funding Opportunities & Key Upcoming Events - RYA Club Zone

Club Update - 14/01 - Lockdown Latest, Funding Opportunities & Key Upcoming Events - RYA Club Zone

In this week's Club Zone video Gareth takes a look at the lockdown latest, some new funding opportunities for clubs and centres and some key upcoming events for you and your club, including the Virtual RYA Dinghy Show.

Jan 14, 202108:09
RYA eSailing Winter Club Championships - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

RYA eSailing Winter Club Championships - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Find out more about RYA eSailing here: https://www.rya.org.uk/Pages/virtual-regatta.aspx 

In this week's Club Zone episode, Susie Moore chats to Adam McGovern about the upcoming RYA eSailing Winter Club Championships and how clubs can get involved.

Nov 26, 202006:23
Why Should I Attend the Affiliated Clubs Conference? - Club Development with RYA Club Zone
Nov 12, 202011:13
Sport England Funding Opportunities - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Sport England Funding Opportunities - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

In this week's Club Zone episode, Robbie Bell chats to Holly Hancock about the funding opportunities available from Sport England for Clubs and Centres.

Nov 05, 202015:17
Delivering an AGM in Different Stages of Lockdown - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Delivering an AGM in Different Stages of Lockdown - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

In this week's Club Zone video, Adam explores the options for clubs to be able to hold their AGMs in the various stages of the current lockdown.

Oct 22, 202015:31
Using eSailing to Engage Members During Winter - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Using eSailing to Engage Members During Winter - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

In this week's Club Zone, Adam McGovern talks to Edmund from Ullswater Yacht Club about how they have used eSailing to engage their members and keep them active during the colder months.

Oct 22, 202011:00
Helping Your Club #KeepOnBoating - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Helping Your Club #KeepOnBoating - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

In this week's episode of Club Zone, Gareth Brookes explains the new campaign and how it will help you keep your members on the water for longer and encourage them to #KeepOnBoating.

Oct 08, 202002:59
Gallagher RYA Insurance and Navigators & General – A New Partnership - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Gallagher RYA Insurance and Navigators & General – A New Partnership - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

In this week's episode Gareth Brookes chats to Ben Bennett from Gallagher Insurance about the changes to the RYA Indoors Gallagher Insurance Solution for Affiliated Clubs.

Sep 17, 202008:59
Dealing with a Local Lockdown - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Dealing with a Local Lockdown - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

In this week's club zone video Adam McGovern tells us a bit about how the local lockdown around Manchester has been affecting sailing clubs in the area and how to deal with the different restrictions.

Sep 03, 202007:26
Responding to a Covid-19 Case at Your Club - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Responding to a Covid-19 Case at Your Club - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

In this week's Club Zone, Susie Moore chats to Helen from Royal Victoria Yacht Club about how they have dealt with a suspected case of Covid-19 at their sailing club.

Aug 13, 202012:38
Return to Play Guidance - What does this mean for your club? Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Return to Play Guidance - What does this mean for your club? Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Rob Howlett speaks to Ian Walker, RYA Director of Racing, to find out how the guidance affects Clubs and Centres.

Jul 31, 202016:52
How Can Your Club Support the NHS Test and Trace System? - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

How Can Your Club Support the NHS Test and Trace System? - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

In this week's episode Gareth Brookes and Sam Usher discuss how clubs in England can support the NHS and the Government by using the Test and Trace system to record details of visitors to the club in case of an outbreak.

Jul 23, 202008:44
Latest Easing of Government Restrictions in England and What it Means for Your Club - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Latest Easing of Government Restrictions in England and What it Means for Your Club - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

This week's Club Zone focusses on the latest easing of Government Restrictions in England and what they mean for your club. In this episode Gareth Brookes speaks to Ian Walker, RYA Director of Racing, about the latest developments.

Jul 16, 202017:12
Planning a Safe Return to Boating: Part 3 - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Planning a Safe Return to Boating: Part 3 - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

With Government restrictions beginning to ease from 4th July in England, in this week's Club Zone Alistair Dickson, Director of Sport Development, and Ian Walker, Director of Racing, address some of the frequently asked questions from clubs and how they can begin to return to normal.

Jul 02, 202021:07
Capitalising on the Growth of Non-Racing Club Activity - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Capitalising on the Growth of Non-Racing Club Activity - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

This week Gareth Brookes and Steve Mitchell will be exploring how clubs can capitalise on the increasing recreational and non-racing activities happening at their clubs.

Jun 25, 202010:16
Ensuring an Inclusive Return to Boating - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Ensuring an Inclusive Return to Boating - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

In this week's episode Gareth Brookes and Joff McGill discuss how clubs can provide an inclusive return to boating. We also hear from Rosemary Frazer, a Senior Consultant on Disability Issues, about how she has found the lockdown period.

Jun 18, 202023:52
Providing Safety Boat Cover for Club Activities with Clive Grant - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Providing Safety Boat Cover for Club Activities with Clive Grant - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

In this weeks episode, Gareth Brookes and Sam Usher speak to Clive Grant, author of the RYA Powerboat Instructor Handbook and the Guidance for Effective Use of a Safety Boat, about how clubs can safely provide safety boat cover for Club Activities.

Jun 11, 202016:33
Planning to Safely Restart Training Activity - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Planning to Safely Restart Training Activity - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

This week Gareth Brookes and Robbie Bell chat to Craig Burton, RYA Training Resources Manager, and Tris Best, OTC Training Centre, about how clubs can start planning to safely restart training activity.

Find contact details for your Regional Team here: https://www.rya.org.uk/rya-regions/Pages/hub.aspx   

Sign up to Club Development Forums in your Region here: https://www.rya.org.uk/newsevents/events/Pages/club-development-workshops.aspx  

Jun 04, 202033:13
Planning For a Safe Return to Racing - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Planning For a Safe Return to Racing - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

In this episode of Club Zone we are chatting to RYA Racing Services Manager Niall McLeod and RYA Keelboat Development Manager Jack Fenwick about some suggestions on how sailors, clubs & classes can satisfy their competitive nature whilst taking into account restrictions.

May 28, 202011:29
Planning to Safely Reopen Club Buildings - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Planning to Safely Reopen Club Buildings - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

This weeks Club Zone Development is on the topic of 'Planning to Safely Reopen Club Buildings' and features two guests from Draycote Water Sailing Club discussing how they are implementing a plan at their club.

May 21, 202022:40
Planning a Safe Return to Boating: Part 2 - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Planning a Safe Return to Boating: Part 2 - Club Development with RYA Club Zone

Following the new Government advice issued this week, Rob Howlett speaks to Alistair Dickson, Director of Sport Development, and Joff McGill, Sailability Manager, to find out how the new guidance affects clubs and centres.

May 14, 202016:03
Planning a Safe Return to Boating: Part 1 - Club Development with RYA Club Zone
May 13, 202012:40