Support for your event
Running an event? We might be able to help. Find out more about RYA Scotland's overall approach to events.
Events are the lifeblood of our sport, and we recognise how much work goes into running them. Whether it’s club activity, class nationals, or something new altogether – we also know how much resource is required to run a safe and fun event.
In order to facilitate positive activity afloat, we run a number of key RYA Scotland events amongst a calendar of training and development opportunities. These events include our Youth & Junior Championships, Winter Championships, and our Giant Academy.
In addition to our own RYA Scotland activity, we are also sometimes able to support external activity where feasible. In a bid to support a variety of different activity across Scotland, we refer to our new event strategy which promotes the value of events, and how their impact can be maximised.
View the full RYA Scotland event strategy
RYA Scotland event tiers
Our Events Strategy defines four ‘tiers’ under which potential event support can be categorised.
Tier 1
RYA Scotland acts as the Organising Authority (OA)
Tier 2
Event support through the provision or equipment, knowledge, or personnel for events organised by RYA affiliate organisations.
Tier 3
Visible input in the form of prizes, endorsements, and grant support.
Tier 4
Interested to see the event happen, enhancement of existing events and grow opportunities for participation or wider awareness of the sport.
Examples of RYA Scotland events and support
Here are some examples of events we ran or supported in 2024 to further illustrate this tier structure.
- Tier 1
RYA Scotland as organising authority for RYA Scotland owned events
- Tier 2
Resource support of RIBS, Bibs, and coach personnel
- Tier 3
Resource support of family friendly youth activity packs, and coach support at Oban Sailing Club’s Monday Mayhem session during West Highland Yachting Week
- Tier 4
Leveraging event promotion on our own channels, and support media outreach.
Note: within our event strategy, we include some technical appendixes which may be useful in the event planning stage. For more information read our Full Events Strategy.
Put in a request for support
To allow us to identify further event support needs in the community, we invite requests from Event organisers via three key routes outlined. Our resources are however limited, and so we will consider each request individually to determine how we can help (where possible).
Find out more about the different avenues of support, and how to get in touch.
First time opportunities
Are you planning a Discover Sailing day, open day, or other way of welcoming new faces onto the water? If so, our Development team want to hear from you!
Provide them with details of your event, and requirements now – let’s see what might be possible.
Class grants
Looking for financial support to get more people racing at your university, club, class association, or regatta? Requiring support as an individual? You can fill out our Class Grant form and let our Pathway team know how their support could help.
General event support
Running a major event, regatta, or festival? Something else in the works? If your request doesn’t fit the above categories, then get in touch using the link to the form below, and let us know how we may be able to help. Support will typically not be monetary and is instead primarily resource and time based.
If you have any questions about which support route might be right for you, get in touch with communications@ryascotland.org.uk.
