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The RYA Connected Conferences are back - and they're built around what matters most to you

by RYA 9 Oct 09:52 PDT
RYA Connected Live © RYA

Whether you're currently involved in the leadership of your club, class association or organisation - or aspire to be in the future - you can harness the power of our community at the RYA Connected Conferences to gain new insights and inspiration.

You'll hear from guest speakers, technical experts and fellow affiliates, with sessions focused on:

  • Volunteer recruitment & succession planning
  • Governance and oversight to protect your volunteers & your organisation
  • Senior Instructor development and support pathways
  • Developing a strong volunteer culture
  • Creating spaces where women and girls thrive in volunteer & leadership roles
  • Race management tools and support that can make volunteering easier

There'll be time to connect with RYA staff from HQ and your region, including specialists in legal and governance, funding, safeguarding, Sailability, RYA Training, sustainability and more. We also know that some of you want help with affiliation and the RYA Portal so we will also have an expert on hand to cover this with you 1-1.

All events are free to attend for RYA Affiliates.

Whether you're steering a club through growth, navigating change, or simply looking to refresh your approach — this day is for you.

Find out more and book your place today.

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