RYA Courses - Autumn 2025
RYA courses - Thanks to the support of a few new and young volunteers, our taster day dinghy sailing has been very popular this summer and we will be funding at least two, 5-day, RYA courses – Level 1 & 2 and Level 3 – at Spinnaker Sailing Club during autumn half term week in October.
The Hampshire Fair:
Wednesday 1st October 2025
The RSYCT will behave a stand at the annual Hampshire Fair, at The Grange, Northington, to raise awareness of the work of the charity.
The organisers anticipate over 60 stall holders, so a good place to start buying your Christmas presents. Please join us!
Summer 2025
We planned to organise six one-day taster sessions, with a total of 180 places, at the RSYC clubhouse on the River Beaulieu. Unfortunately a spring storm, with high winds and tides meant that we had to cancel two dates in May for Wiltshire, Romsey and Winchester Young Carers. The good news is that we did manage to offer an additional taster day in August and the weather was perfect.
BIG Autumn Give Challenge!
The theme of this year’s challenge is to raise £3,000 to fund replacement kayaks in time for the 2026 season, as ours are getting old and starting to degrade. Please give generously, using the DONATE button!
Every little counts: new water sports helmets cost £50; life jackets cost in the region of £75, and a five-day RYA Level 1 & 2 course for a dinghy sailor costs £350.
Black tie dinner and auction:
Friday 7th November 2025
This is our major fund raising event of the year.
The evening will begin with a drinks reception at 6.30pm, three-course dinner at 7pm and DJ until 11pm. The dinner is followed by a charity auction and raffle. Tickets are £60 per person, or £500 for a pre-booked table of 10.
Importantly, a minimum of £15 per ticket sold will be donated to the RSYC Trust. Last year our fundraiser transferred an amazing £6,000 to the Trust. For more information and to book, please email RSYCTrust@Rsyc.org.uk