A volunteer from Maldon, Essex, has been awarded one of the Royal Yachting Association’s (RYA) most prestigious awards in recognition of her commitment to sailing at Blackwater Sailing Club.

A volunteer from Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, has been awarded one of the Royal Yachting Association’s (RYA) most prestigious awards in recognition of his commitment to sailing at Rickmansworth Sailing Club.

A Further Update from the Commodore From The Commodore: Following my earlier message to members, further guidance has emerged from both DCMS and DEFRA that states that boat owners should not visit their boats to conduct maintenance including winterisation and this work should be carried out by boatyard services (contractors).

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Congratulations to Ben Tylecote

eSailing World Championship Final also this weekend

Andy Cornah takes 2020 title

The European Commission has provided RYA with further clarification on its position on the Customs Status of Boats after the End of the Brexit Transition Period.

What does lockdown mean for boating in England?

From the Commodore Further to my email of Monday, the Executive Committee met yesterday to determine the Club’s position and compliance with the latest Government Covid-19 rules and guidance. Whilst I understand the disappointment this will cause to members, the Club is bound to comply with Government direction and therefore has decided that the following measures will be implemented from this evening: Marina staff will carry out safety and security rounds of the Marina and FB3 Monday – Saturday No members will be allowed access to boats in the marina or FB3 from this evening We will continue to aim to achieve the winter lift programme through November/December and members will be contacted directly to be given instructions on the procedure for this The bar and restaurant will be closed until further notice and Clubhouse staff will be placed back on Furlough We will obviously keep the situation and these arrangements under close review, and we will advise members as soon as we are able to ease these restrictions.