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Welcome to the Royal Naval Sailing Association

Founded in 1935, the RNSA is a Service Sports Association and charity that delivers the sport of sailing and associated activities for the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and their associated reserve forces.

The RNSA operates across the UK and aims to get Service men and women of all sailing abilities actively engaged in our sport. We passionately believe sailing is an ideal vehicle for improving personal skills and military efficiency. We organise our sailing into the core disciplines of yachting (both racing and cruising), dinghy sailing and windsurfing and have a fantastic active sailing and social programme.

In January 2020 RNSA was recognised as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Charity No 1183562).

Supporting the Royal Navy

Learn more about the exciting oppurtunities in the Royal Navy and the role that sailing plays in promoting esprit de corps.

RNSA - The Charity

RNSA is a charity whose mission is to improve health and physical fitness of serving personnel through the sport of sailing.

RNSA Members

RNSA Members can gain access to a wide range of news, services and discounts through the Members' Portal

RNSA - Sailing Academy

Our Sailing Academy is a virtual portal designed to signpost events, identify opportunities and shape pathways for all those looking to sail with the Royal Naval Sailing Association.

RNSA - Youth Crew

The Youth Crew is open to children of Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Royal Fleet Auxiliary members. To join, attend a free RNSA youth sailing week. All provided free of charge.

A charity supporting Service personnel

The Charity

In January 2020 RNSA was recognised as a Charitable Incorporated organisation

We are reliant on non-public funding and have some 5000 members who support the charity through their subscriptions and time. This amazing membership base forms the foundation of our success, which along with some brilliant volunteer engagement is essential to our ability to deliver the sport of sailing for the Royal Navy.

The strong support of the Naval charities and our other partners is also fundamental to enabling us to deliver against our charitable endeavour.

Our mission and charitable object:

The provision of facilities and activities

For the sport of sailing to improve health and physical fitness and to promote esprit de corps of serving personnel

Interested in Partnering

Contact the CEO who would be delighted to discuss ways in which you could help.

Donating to the Charity

If you are interested in donating, legacy giving or other financial support please get in touch with the office team .

As a registered charity and Service Sports Association, RNSA will aim to meet its charitable objects by relevant activities including:

Encouraging competitive and non-competitive sailing.

Throughout the Royal Navy and across all skill levels

Organising events and opportunities

To take part in all forms of competitive and non-competitive sailing, including the provision of training, coaching, examining, advice and information that assists members to gain internationally recognised qualifications and sail anywhere in the world.

Providing services, assets and facilities

Including suitable craft and moorings, making appropriate charges for optional services and facilities. This includes support to regional Sailing and Water Sports Activity Centres.

Encouraging and promoting liaison

Btween members of the Association and members of other yacht clubs and sailing associations at home and abroad.

Coordinating racing throughout the Service

Aiming for the highest possible standards of Service sailing in competitive events at all levels from local club to international representation.

Act as a focus for sailing within the Royal Navy

including providing advice on suitable craft for use by the Services for naval training, adventurous sail training, competition and recreation.

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Join the RNSA

Rnsa membership offers a unique and exciting opportunity to support our service men and women through the sport of sailing..

As a charity, our focus and all financial spend is, of course, aligned with this charitable Object. We are not government funded and are completely reliant on the support of members, grants, donations and other charitable support. So, any support is genuinely welcomed and will be used to optimum affect. All levels of experience welcome. If you have not sailed before, no problem – just get in touch .

RNSA Membership Benefits

Beneficiaries:.

• Go sailing Offshore, Dinghy and Windsurfing – all levels of ability welcome. We are particularly keen to encourage complete novices to try sailing. There really is something for everyone.
• Personal development Great opportunities to develop teamwork, improve fitness, learn new skills and have fun. Access to Water Sports Activity Centres / RN Sailing Centres.
• Reward success Prizes, RN Colours, RN Sports awards.
• RYA accredited training pathways For both beginners and experienced sailors.
• Provision of dinghies to support development For charter to individual campaigners on a pathway to higher performance.
• Financial, logistic and practical support For approved sailing events including, regattas, training camps and overseas tours.
• Social Be part of a great sport focused community with a strong history and an exciting future.

Active Supporters:

• Support Service Sailing Through your subscription know that you are supporting our service men and women and their ability to deliver for the Naval Service.
• Volunteers Enjoy the opportunity of sharing expertise and skills to help develop those of others.
• Shared Royal Naval ethos and values With 85 years of history and shared Naval sailing heritage.
• Welcome visitor at sailing clubs worldwide Being a member of one of the best-known sailing associations there is, with helpful contacts in many harbours across the globe.
• Journal Annual publication containing activity reports from beneficiaries, active supporters and donators, details of future events, opportunities on offer through the regional Branches, other useful information and updates on members’ discounts.
• Blue Ensign Ability to wear an un-defaced Blue Ensign on vessels over 7m, subject to a successful application of a permit and a small additional fee.
• Social Join an active community of Naval sailing enthusiasts and enjoy a busy RNSA and local Branch programme, annual meetings and receptions, prize-giving events to celebrate success on the water. Be part of a strong link with the Naval Service and enjoy access to plenty of sailing related advice!
• Discounts Various offers available exclusively for RNSA members with details on the website and in the online ‘Member’s Only’ shop.
• RYA Courses Preferential access to RYA on-line training courses.
• Moorings Great value permanent and visitor moorings available around the country – subject to availability and for an additional fee. Details on the moorings’ section of the RNSA website.

RNSA Membership Types

The following personnel may apply for full membership of the rnsa:.

• Serving in the RN, RM, RFA, Maritime Reserves (Active List), URNU, DETUS.
• Serving in the Commonwealth or Allied Naval forces.
• Serving in Sea Cadets or CCF as a volunteer, leader, instructor.
• Veteran/no longer serving in RN, RM, RFA, Maritime reserve (Active List), QARNNS, WRNS, RNXS, Commonwealth or Allied Naval Forces.

Special Offer Serving Personnel in Category A below pay no subscriptions for the first year of membership. Thereafter the normal subscription of £46 is payable.

Annual cost of Full Membership £46 - no joining fee for those in Category A and B above. £46 joining fee for those in Categories C and D.

Personnel who do not qualify for Full Membership may apply for Associate Membership if they satisfy one of the criteria below:

• Serving in the British Army or RAF (and member of their Sailing Association).
• Veteran / no longer serving in the British Army or RAF (and member of their Sailing Association) .
• Civilian who is currently working in a Royal Navy appointment and has had greater than 6 months in post.
• A Civil Servant (and member of the CSSA) who is currently working with the RN or with the MOD in a Navy related role and has had greater than 6 months in post. Or has left that role after more than 12 months in post. .
• A direct descendant (one generation only) of a current or former RNSA full member.
• Nominated by the RNSA Exec Board for individuals who offer specific skills to support the Charity.

Associate members will enjoy the same benefits as the other categories of membership, although will be entitled to fly the appropriate RNSA burgee for their membership category.

Annual cost of Associate Membership £46 - joining fee £46 for those in Categories B, C and D.

Family Members:

Members may elect to include their immediate family members in their membership as Associate Members. Eligibility for family membership applies to spouses / civil partners and offspring * up to eighteen years of age or up to twenty-five years of age if in full time education.

Annual cost of Family Membership £69 - no joining fee for serving Naval Personnel, £46 joining fee for others.

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If you wish to support the RNSA’s charitable work to enhance the operational capability of our Naval men and women through membership, grants, sponsorship, volunteering, partnering or helping in any other way, the then please get in touch with Phil, our Chief Executive. Thank you.

Philip Warwick

Chief executive officer.

Heather Tarr

Sophie Joseph

Membership secretary.

Sara Bryant

Accounts manager.

Simon Horsfield

Sailing manager.

Josh Atherton

Youth sailing coordinator.

Gemma Shields

Moorings manager.

Nick Miller

Moorings operations manager.

Wayne Shirley

Outreach manager, keeping you updated.

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Latest News

John Lewis Partnership Regatta - successful showing

Both Cutlass and Sovereign Sail Navy raced last weekend in the JLP Regatta hosted by the Island Sailing Club. Cutlass won the event with Sovereign the runners up. Great fun and great sailing!

Inter Services Match Racing (5-6 Sep)

The Royal Navy won the Inter-Services Match Racing Regatta 2024 in style. Fantastic performance and well done to all involved.

Inter-Services Windsurfing Champs - 2024

Great effort and some brilliant performances resulted in a close run Inter-Services Windsurfing Championships. In the end the Royal Navy Team were valiant runners - up. Well done to all involved.

Services Offshore Regatta 2024

Last week saw the RN Offshore Team compete against the Army and RAF at the Services Offshore Regatta, which included participation in the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta.

Parhelion Regatta

Members based in the Solent may be interested in the racing offered by Portsmouth Sailing Club in September and October. It is fun and accessible. Please see the attached poster for more information.

RNSA heavily involved in Championship Regattas

2000 Nationals (Torbay), RS200 Nationals (Mounts Bay) and RS500 Worlds (Bruinisse) are all being held this week with strong RNSA representation. Good luck all and great to see our burgee 'out there'!

Yeovilton Families Day

We are set up at the Yeovilton Families day and looking forward to sharing our love of all things sailing. Do pop in and say hi to Helen if you are passing.

RNSA Members' Cowes Week Party 29 July

We are delighted to confirm that RNSA's Annual Cowes Week Cocktail Party will be held at the Island Sailing Club on 29 July at 1900.

Family Sailing Day in Portsmouth - its free!

Thanks to the support of Lockheed Martin and Greenwich Hospital, RNSA is able to offer a Family Sailing Day on 20 July at the Andrew Simpson Centre in Portsmouth for free.

Rear Commodore Cruising

RNSA is delighted to welcome its new Rear Commodore Cruising, Richard Farrington. Many members will know Richard and recognise what a great asset he will be for us. Please see his letter linked below.

RNSA Windsurf Training Camp Vassiliki

12 RNSA windsurfers were lucky enough to go to Vassiliki on the island of Lefkas, Greece for a windsurfing training camp from 2 to 9 June. It provided a great training opportunity for RN Squad.

HRH The Princess Royal Meets RNSA Offshore Team

Fabulous day yesterday with HRH The Princess Royal meeting some of the 'Sovereign Sail Navy' crew at Hornet Services Sailing Club as we joined them for their marvellous 60th anniversary celebrations.

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