BLUEMOMENT

I have been a member of the RYA for a long time. I do notice through various forums that the RYA is a love it or hate it type of organisation. My own views of the RYA is that they represent matters that I hold dear: small governance, hands off regulation and allowing the individual the respect to make choices; which is why I support the RYA. You may not want their support and feel that they do not represent you, but the reality is that their representation may influence how you enjoy sailing, freedom of navigation and the right to access the water.

For those who may be interested, the link below takes you to their current stance or position that frames how they react towards matters that impact sailors: -

https://assetbank-eu-west-1.s3.eu-west- ... f7fdcb1b6f

This next link takes you to the RYA Page where they detail current representation matters and the latest status on various subjects: -

https://www.rya.org.uk/representation

The post is just for information, to put into this domain the work that the RYA does. I have no skin in the game as to whether you like, dislike or don't care about the RYA. Perhaps, the work they do, may be of interest to you.

All the best,

Alastair

the first link isn't working

Gardenshed wrote: ↑Tue Dec 14, 2021 4:46 pm the first link isn't working

Go to this link, the RYA Representation page https://www.rya.org.uk/representation, scroll down and at the bottom of the first 3 paragraphs, last line, you will see the link within the text "Read the RYA's stance".

Hi!
I can see where this is going...
Laying down your marker on your path to High Office nae doobt.

Well, if it helps, ye can rely on ma vote when the time comes

Before I could vote for BlowingOldBoots, I'd have to be convinced that paying a membership fee (£47pa for an adult) was better value than a bottle of malt

I would need to consume said bottle of malt for me to even consider being a candidate for High Office. I am afraid the road to perdition has been well trod and my credentials would prohibit any sane organisation taking me on, should the damn drink convince me.

On a more sane note, I am just making information available for anyone that is interested. At the moment, we can just turn up and sail away, free from any encumbrances, and it does not have to be expensive to boot; the RYA continue to defend this as any perusal of the Representation section of their web site will show.

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My RYA membership has just earned me a 45% discount for last month's bill in Lagos marina.

That's about £17, so three months and that's me in profit.