We are continuing to monitor the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak carefully. As the situation develops, please be reassured that our primary concern is the health of our members, clubs, classes and everyone involved in our beloved sport. Our thoughts are with everyone during these challenging times.
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...
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...
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....
Radio and Free Sailing – Covid-19 Update – 20th December 2020
It should come as no surprise that the MYA needs to update its Covid-19 guidance after the announcement of an additional Tier 4 level in most home countries. This new Tier level with mean that clubs in that Tier level need to close until the situation changes. Please read...
Radio and Free Sailing – Covid-19 Update – 2nd December 2020
The Covid Team have been working hard with the RYA and monitoring published legislation plus Guidance from both the UK Government and Sport England to ensure that we provide the correct advice to MYA Clubs. After reviewing the Sport England Q&A’s which were only published this afternoon, we are...
Radio and Free Sailing – Covid-19 Update – 27th November 2020
UK The MYA continues to work closely with the RYA to determine future opportunities for radio and free sailing throughput the UK. The situation is continually evolving with different Tiers or Levels applied to different geographical areas at different times. It remains the responsibility of clubs and individuals to...
Radio and Free Sailing – Covid-19 Update – 6th November 2020
Covid Update = for all UK Districts The introduction of the second lockdown in England on 5 November has necessitated yet another Covid-19 update. The MYA have been liaising with RYA England to determine the best course of action for all MYA Clubs in England. This has resulted in...
Radio and Free Sailing – Covid-19 Update – 25th October 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE FOR ENGLAND & WALES 25 October 2020 1. Introduction of the Tier System in England On the 12th October 2020, the UK Government announced the Introduction of a Covid Alert Tier system for all areas in England. There were 3 Tiers: Tier 1 – Medium Tier 2...
Radio and Free Sailing – Covid-19 Update – 18th September 2020
Dear members, We have revised our Guidance for the Resumption of Competitive Radio and Free Sailing document to reflect the current position regarding Covid-19. Please ensure you read the Guidance in full. You will find the revised version on the following page. Here MYA Council
Radio and Free Sailing – Covid-19 Update – 13th September 2020
The MYA Covid-19 team and Council continue to pursue clarity on the recently updated social gathering information for England. We hope to issue further news for our clubs in England over the next few days, but at this time (13th September) advise our clubs that the rule of six...
Radio and Free Sailing – Covid-19 Update – 9th September 2020
Council are working on a suitable update to Sailing in England given last nights alterations to the legal position on gatherings. This may take a few days to allow for information from the governments to be full understood. At this stage we are hopeful that sporting gatherings with a...
MYA Guidance for the Resumption of Competitive Radio and Free Sailing
Dear members, Firstly we would like to congratulate those clubs and members who have been able to participate in some socially distanced sailing whilst we have been waiting for further guidance. This year has truly been a strange year, and in what should now be the busiest time of...
Radio and Free Sailing – Covid-19 Update – 25th July 2020
Introduction The UK is transitioning from full COVID-19 virus lockdown. The governments of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales have individual road maps with different timings and different prevailing regulations. As a consequence, there is not a “one size fits all” set of UK wide guidelines that the RYA...
Radio and Free Sailing – Covid-19 Update – 25th June 2020
The MYA Council has reviewed the recent announcements by UK Governments (Tue 23/06/20) and has agreed that the MYA Guidance to clubs has to be the same as published on the MYA website on 14/06/20. The MYA council is mindful that we all wish to resume sailing competitively as...
Radio and Free Sailing – Covid-19 Update – 14th June 2020
The recent, and continuing, easing of covid-19 restrictions has led many of us to ask the question; “When can we go sailing again?” This question has also been asked of the MYA Officers and representatives with members looking for some guidance or authority to sail again. Unfortunately, whilst the...
MYA Guidance on Covid-19 – 16th May 2020
We are continuing to monitor the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak carefully. As the situation develops, please be reassured that our primary concern is the health of our members, clubs, classes and everyone involved in our beloved sport. Our thoughts are with everyone during these challenging times. All MYA events are...
MYA Guidance on Covid-19 – 11th May 2020
After Sundays announcement by the Prime Minister and the release of Government guidance documents today. Social distancing rules in England still prevent public gatherings of more than 2 people. For Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, lock-down remains in place for now. The MYA’s advice therefore remains unchanged at this...
MYA Guidance on Covid-19 – 3rd May 2020
Unfortunately at this time the position is unchanged, government guidance is still that we should not go out unless essential and that social gathering is not allowed. This leaves us with no choice but continue with the same advice given on the 17th March 2020. The council did discuss...
MYA Guidance on Covid-19 – 17th March 2020
The MYA guidance on Covid-19 follows advice from the UK government. The Prime Minister has advised against non-essential travel for the next 12 weeks and from the end of this week those with underlying health issues and the over 70’s should be shielded. It is therefore clear that all...