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RYA Dinghy Show presentations
Time Title Overview 11:30 Automation With pressures on finding sufficient volunteers to run racing and social distancing, how can automating some of the tasks help deliver racing 12:30 Club Admin How technology can help a club with the general task of running
Published 16:53 on 11 Feb 2021
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Sailing Event Volunteer Database
Following the launch of the Restart SailingCalendar which enables all clubs, class associations and event organisers to list and promote their Open, Regional, National and International events, we are now introducing the Sailing Event Volunteer database . Finding Volunteers to help run larger Events It is not uncommon for clubs and classes to find they are short of a volunteer with particular skills and/or experience to enable them
Published 16:58 on 22 Jan 2021
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RestartSailing Remote Sailing League
Over the summer we have been developing and trialing a new format, where sailors race at their local clubs. Using GPS tracker data we merge the results together from across all participating venues, taking into account course conditions and individual times, in effect to give a dynamic handicap for the boat, course and conditions. Over the 100+ races run, the results have been very encouraging and have given sailors a sense of purpose and engagement
Published 08:47 on 21 Nov 2020
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RestartSailing nominated for British Yachting Awards 2020 - Please enter your vote
Despite the pandemic, 2020 has been a great year for boat launches and sailing achievements. Indeed, the strength of each category's shortlist gives no hint of wider events. Through innovation, commitment and enthusiasm, the marine industry has adapted and continued to thrive. Gear manufacturers have continued to impress with innovations across the board. Boat manufacturers have continued to identify niches and create boats that push the boundaries. Sailors, of course, got on the water
Published 07:56 on 22 Oct 2020
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RestartSailing Calendar
RestartSailing came together at the start of the Covid 19 pandemic to give a platform for the sailing community to work together and help restart sailing in these difficult times. It has been encouraging to see sailing activity re-establishing itself after lockdown measures were eased. Looking towards 2021 and in anticipation of another challenging year, RestartSailing is pleased to announce the launch of a new centralised sailing calendar which will help promote clubs, classes
Published 07:42 on 9 Oct 2020
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2020 K1 Club Racing Championships - Lockdown Nationals
As with most classes, the K1 class association has seen the cancellation of its 2020 National Championships, and many open meetings due to the Covid-19 situation. In these challenging times the K1 class association were keen to find ways of maintaining contact with its sailors and interest in sailing K1s, particularly as the class is celebrating its ten-year anniversary this year. Working with RestartSailing and SailRacer, the Class Association came up with an
Published 17:43 on 27 Sep 2020
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Crews from multiple households allowed, says RYA
New guidance from the RYA now gives clear direction to those who enjoy sailing or racing as part of a team. And it means you're allowed out to play and / or race in parts of the UK. The guidance has been reviewed by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) after the RYA submitted its action plan two weeks ago as part of the Return to Recreational Team Sport
Published 07:48 on 31 Jul 2020
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ISORA 2020 Back To Boating Protocol & Re-Boot Program
The ISORA Race Management Team has published a 'Back to Boating Protocol' and a 'Re-Boot Program' of Events. The Protocol is a live working document and the intention is to update it as and when restrictions are relaxed/changed in the various territorial waters relevant to each race. The objective is to get us back racing at the earliest possible opportunity but only if we can do so safely and within all relevant guidelines
Published 11:59 on 18 Jun 2020
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Rolex Middle Sea Race Notice of Race Available
The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) is pleased to announce the Notice of Race for the 41st Rolex Middle Sea Race is now available online Over the past few weeks, the RMYC has carefully monitored developments globally and, in particular, the advice and guidance from the World Health Organisation and the Maltese government concerning participation sports like yacht racing. The club's intention to run the 2020 race remains subject to changes in circumstances both
Published 11:58 on 18 Jun 2020
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Gorey Regatta goes ahead - under the social distancing guidelines
The 163rd Logicalis Gorey Regatta will go ahead on 11/12 July, albeit adapted to meet the demands of social distancing. Competing boats will either be sailed single-handed or crewed by members of the same household. Only the larger yachts, where social distancing can be enforced, will be able to have 'mixed' crews from different households. There will be no participants from the other Channel Islands, France or the UK. Sadly there will be
Published 11:56 on 18 Jun 2020
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RestartSailing Regatta 1
he RestartSailing Group came together at the start of C19 pandemic lockdown, with the sailing community working together to help get sailing restarted once restrictions were eased to allow a return to the water. Two of the key objectives of RestartSailing have been to support activity to get people back to sailing at their local clubs and supporting the marine trade, so we are pleased to announce the inaugural RestartSailing Regatta on 30th August
Published 13:27 on 9 Jun 2020
