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RYA and YachtsandYachting.com launch ‘The Lockdown Cup’

Following the success of the RYA and YachtsandYachting.com eSailing Demonstration Event, the RYA and YachtsandYachting.com announce the launch of the ‘Lockdown Cup’, a Virtual Regatta Inshore competition like no other. The Lockdown Cup will be a championship of two stages. The first stage will see racers from the eSailing Demonstration Event, that took place at the beginning of April, do battle once again to qualify for five positions available to them within the Lockdown Cup. Taking place on Wednesday 15 April at 16.00 the race will once again be live streamed with commentary and include three races with no discards. The sailors include top Olympic and amateur dinghy races from the UK sailing scene. Another five entries will be open to the UK public via an online competition where applicants will be selected via their application on the following merits: Experience and successes in playing the Virtual Regatta Inshore Game Enthusiasm and love for the sport of sailing Confidence and sense of humour Motivation to beat the crème of the UK Olympic and amateur dinghy racing scene Once selected, the top five from the first stage and the five ‘challengers’ selected from the online competition will do battle within a four race series with one discard, after which, the winner of the ‘Lockdown Cup’ will be announced. The Lockdown Cup event will take place on Wednesday 22 April at 16.00, so make sure you log in and follow all the action. If you think you have what it takes to beat the best in British sailing, then we really want to hear from you! The Lockdown Cup application form can be found at - https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/competition/20/The-Lockdown-Cup All applications must be completed and submitted by Friday 17 April 2020.

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Entry open for Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image 2020

The Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image has commenced the eleventh edition of its international photo competition, with photo submissions open until October 6, 2020. The winners will be celebrated during the 2020 Yacht Racing Forum on November 23-24 in Portsmouth, UK. Schedule Photographers are invited to submit their best image taken between 14 October 2019 and 6 October 2020. The 80 best images will be pre-selected by an international jury and published on the event website on October 15, 2020. Public voting will be open between 15 October and 10 November 2020. The 20 best images chosen by the international jury will be announced on October 29 and exhibited at the Yacht Racing Forum. Prizes Three prizes, including prize money, will be awarded: • The Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image (main prize), awarded by an international jury. • The Yacht Racing Forum Award, selected by the delegates of the Yacht Racing Forum. • The “Public Award” based on the number of votes cast by the public on the Internet. Excerpts from the rules • The subject must be directly related to competitive sailing. It includes keelboats, dinghies, multihull, windsurfing, or kitesurfing. Photos taken during training, before and after regattas, are accepted. Photos that are not directly related to competitive sailing will not be accepted. • Photos taken on board a helicopter, using a drone, or a selfie stick are accepted. • Photos extracted from videos will not be accepted.

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Covidiots are rescued by the RNLI after grounding their catamaran while ignoring the government's pleas to stay at home this weekend

RNLI volunteers were forced to launch a rescue boat after two people became grounded in their catamaran while out for a sail, despite lockdown rules in force across the country. Police were seen giving the pair a stern talking to after the incident, which happened despite repeated warnings that people should stay at home. They had taken the boat out in Exmouth, Devon, on Saturday afternoon, but soon ran into trouble as the craft became caught on the ocean floor. A local RNLI crew then had to launch a boat to go out and rescue them. Police were seen speaking to them afterwards, although it is unclear whether their actions led to further action. The resident said: 'I couldn't believe what I was seeing. 'Not only had the crew risked their lives to save them, they risked them again with the chance of catching coronavirus. 'It beggars belief anyone would think this weekend was a good one to go for a sail.' He added that Exmouth seafront had been absolutely deserted on Saturday with the vast majority of people following government adivce and staying home. 'There wasn't a single person out when they were rescued,' he went on. 'People with families weren't even out for walks - it was just them on their boat. 'They were actually arguing with the crew when they returned and claiming they hadn't done anything wrong.' Exeter City Council issued stern advice to pleasure craft users of local rivers and canals on 27 March. In a statement, Grahame Forshaw, harbour master for Exeter Port Authority, said: 'As far as recreational use of the river or canal is concerned, such as use of leisure vessels, kite surfing, paddle boarding etc, it is not essential and those who break the new laws could be fined for doing so. 'Use of the river and canal at this time for recreational purposes could put port staff and emergency services at unnecessary risk. 'Exercise should be done from home.' It went on: 'Exeter Port Authority manage the Exe estuary and the position from the Harbour Master is clear. 'There should be no activity on the water except for commercial or safety related instances.' Both the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Devon and Cornwall Police have been contacted for comment.

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RYA takes a break to help prevent the spread

As the effects of the Coronavirus outbreak are felt more acutely across the UK, it is making it increasingly difficult to maintain normal service levels. Over the past few weeks, we’ve taken significant steps to maintain our high levels of service, while also making it possible for the majority of RYA employees to work safely from home. It is clear to everyone that these are difficult times and it is important that we do everything we can to limit the need for people to physically attend our buildings. As such, the RYA will be closed over the Easter break (4 to 19 April 2020) to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus. The message is clear: stay home, protect the NHS, and save lives. Stay home, stay safe All of the RYA's directly organised events and activities are currently suspended until at least 31 May 2020. This decision has been taken in response to the Government's preventative measures, to protect the health and well-being of participants, officials, organisers and volunteers, and to alleviate the risk of an additional burden on our emergency services. If you have queries that are directly related to the current pandemic, please take a look at our Coronavirus hub. Here you will find all the latest advice and guidance that has been developed by our Cruising, Legal & Government Affairs Team as the situation has evolved. We hope the information provided online will be able to answer your questions, or will let you know what to do next. During this time, our shop is staying open and customers will be advised of any delays on print products during the two-week closure. RYA eBooks will be unaffected, offering enhanced accessibility, functionality and animations, and we’ll still be offering RYA eBook support for customers encountering any technical difficulties. Whilst we might not be able to get out on the water or complete any practical training at the moment, the #COVID19 pandemic does mean that many of us have some extra time on our hands. There are a number of RYA courses that have options for online and distance learning, all you need is access to the internet. So why not use this time to get stuck in and refresh your knowledge or learn something new? #SailFromHome The RYA has teamed up with the British Sailing Team and the British Youth Sailing Team to launch project #SailFromHome, a programme of remote learning opportunities to inspire sailing fans over the coming months which will feature a range of online sailing-specific content including home workouts, expert sessions, club development guidance and fun challenges as well as sailing tips for juniors. Follow the RYA social media channels to take part. Now is also the perfect time to start eSailing, especially with the temporary closure of so many clubs and centres and everyone having to stay at home. It’s a fantastic way to stay in touch and continue racing and practice your racing tactics from your own home. Our Technical Support Hub is here to help you with any issues you may have with our digital products and services. We remain committed to being there for our valued members and the wider boating community and we look forward to seeing you back on the water when it is safe and advisable for us to do so.

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