Have I Got News For You
Just in from our Newsletter Editor Paul Brooks. The MYA Newsletter (e-Quaint) is likely to feature as the “Guest publication” on the new series of Have I Got News For You on BBC One – provided the editorial team find something interesting to use as the headline for the...
MYA Council Meeting 6th April 2021
The officer reports and minutes of the April 2021 Council meeting, which took place on the 6th April are now available in the members area under the Council meetings & AGM Docs tab. https://mya-uk.org.uk/members-area/
Obituary: HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Following today’s sad news, as soon as I heard, I lowered the Union Flag on the Fleetwood Club flagpole to half-mast. I’ve taken a look back to when the Duke was invited to extend his Patronage to our sport and Association. In 1956, Victor F. Wade was the President...
Darin Ballington – Vice-Chair
With increasing workload and responsibility in his business life, Darin Ballington has reluctantly stepped back from direct involvement in the MYA council. Darin fulfilled the roles of both Vice-Chair and Publicity Officer on council and was, for several years, the MYA Racing Officer. His consistent and steady approach to...
Ranking Lists Restored
The cancelled events of 2020 have resulted in only a skippers best single score to count from the last events held. This situation will continue until the cancelled 2020 events start to drop out of the equation later this year as the ranking lists roll forward. We are very...
Notice of Race – MYA IOM Veterans Championship 22nd – 23rd May 2021
Lincoln Radio Sailing Club are pleased to open entry for the MYA IOM Veterans Championship over the weekend 22nd – 23rd May 2021 Entry is open to MYA Members who will be 60 years or older on the 1st day of the event. Please see the NOR for full...
Upcoming April 2021 Council Meeting
In line with the MYA Constitution, I would like to announce that our April 2021 Council Meeting will be held electronically using Microsoft Teams, on Tuesday 6th April 2021. If any members have an item they wish to bring to the attention of Council, please let me know as...
2021 Marblehead Rankings 3 & 4 Cancelled
Unfortunately, the planned Marblehead Rankings 3 & 4 scheduled for the 8th and 9th May 2021 have been cancelled. Although keen to host them, the Fleetwood MY&PBC have reluctantly concluded that the easing of lockdown restrictions will not be sufficiently advanced to allow these events to take place. They...
Steps for MYA Clubs Return to Sailing (England only) Initial Guidance 21st March 2021
In line with the announcement of the roadmap to easing of lockdown restrictions, the MYA is issuing their Steps for MYA Clubs Return to Sailing chart. This first roadmap is intended to show the potential steps and timelines for the resumption of activity at MYA clubs in England during...
Radio and Free Sailing – Covid-19 Update 18th March 2021
As lockdown eases, the MYA Covid-19 Team will employ a consistent approach taking their lead from RYA guidance in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales when publishing future guidance to MYA members. When considering timing, following any government announcements regarding forthcoming changes, the RYA typically employs a consultation period...
MYA Newsletter 7 – March 2021
The seventh edition of our Newsletter has just been published and is now available to view or download MYA Newsletter 7 Members should have received an email direct to their inbox. If that hasn’t happened, please ensure we have the correct email address for you by checking your profile...
Change of Dates for the Radio 36″ National Championship
The date for the radio 36″ National Championship at Bournville MYPBC has changed from the 18 April 2021 to 7 November 2021. Bournville is looking forward to seeing all the usual competitors along with anyone else that wants to take part.
Change of Dates for the Veterans’ IOM National Championship
The dates planned for holding this event have been moved from 15/16th May to 22nd/23rd May 2021. Because hospitality is not going to open until the 17th May the original dates planned for this event make it unworkable, so the decision has been made to move the IOM Veterans’...
Graham Bartholomew – RIP
Members will be saddened to learn of the passing of long time MYA Member Graham Bartholomew on Friday 5th March following a long battle with cancer. His good company and gentlemanly conduct at the lakeside will be missed by his many friends.
Radio and Free Sailing – Covid-19 Update 7th March 2021
The MYA appreciates that, following the recent statement regarding the Roadmap to easing of lockdown restrictions in England, our members are keen to resume club activities. However, at this stage we must reiterate that the position is still “No Go” on sailing or any other club activities due to...
Notice of Race – DF65 National Championships 2021
Poole Radio Yacht Club and DF Racing UK are pleased to open the entry for the 2021 DF65 Nationals over the weekend 4th-5th September 2021. The NOR and online entry form can be found in the event calendar Here
MYA South Western District Councillor
Craig Richards has kindly agreed to act as the South Western District Councillor. At a recent video meeting a number of district clubs attended and agreed to support Craig in this position, it was also agreed that regular catch up meetings would take place within the district to encourage...
Notice of Race – DF95 National Championships 2021
Fleetwood MYPBC and DF Racing UK are pleased to open the entry for the 2021 DF95 Nationals with a certain amount of certainty that the event will be able to go ahead at the end of September. The Fleetwood club have planned a great looking event with racing taking...
Notice of Race – IOM National Championships 2021
Entry is now open for the 2021 IOM National Championships at Fleetwood MY & PBC over the weekend 28th-30th August 2021. Please read the NOR for full details. The online entry form and NOR can be found in the event calendar or use the direct link Here Information about...
Radio and Free Sailing – Covid-19 Update 24th Feb 2021
The MYA are pleased to hear that the Governments of the UK are cautiously optimistic that the current lockdown may be eased in the coming months and that we may have some degree of normality by the end of the summer. This is fantastic news for all our sailors....
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