Sailing Into A New Partnership

Scottish Student Sport (SSS) and RYA Scotland have agreed a new two year Partnership to support the sport across Scotland’s student sailors.

Both organisations will work collaboratively towards a number of targets, primarily in the areas of recruitment, event and volunteer support.

The volunteer-led Scottish Student Sailing Sports Group will continue to be supported, and will assist with the delivery of events and development opportunities for Scottish students.

SSS and RYA Scotland share a common aspiration of making sailing accessible, welcoming and inclusive for all participants and volunteers.

The Scottish Student Sailing competitive programme returns with our second League Weekend running from January 31^st – February 1^st.

Julia Stenhouse-Walton, Sailing Lead at Scottish Student Sport, commented:

“We are delighted to sign a new partnership with RYA Scotland, strengthening our shared commitment to creating a more visible, collaborative and engaging sailing environment for students.

“This agreement will help grow participation, enhance workforce development and raise the profile of student sailing through closer collaboration on events, club development and communication.

“We look forward to working closely with RYA Scotland to deliver meaningful opportunities and impact for student sailors across Scotland.”

Commenting on the agreement, Finlo Cottier, CEO at RYA Scotland said:

“Student sailing plays a vital role in helping young people continue their passion for our sport beyond school, and provides an opportunity for many to discover sailing for the first time.

“RYA Scotland is delighted to strengthen our partnership with Scottish Student Sailing and Scottish Student Sport, working together to deliver the highest quality instruction, racing, and leisure opportunities for university students across Scotland.

“Our strategy is built around People, Places, and Communities, and the student community brings incredible diversity and opportunity to those wishing to sail in Scotland.”