Voucher scheme

RYA to announce plans for 2006 at the London Boat Show

When visiting the London International Boat Show 2006 make the RYA stand your first stop. Located in the Boulevard, RYA experts will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, as well as offer advice on any one of the new RYA initiatives – from the new voucher scheme to the environmental awareness project ‘Green Blue’.

The London Boat Show 2006 will see the launch of a new RYA voucher scheme for the 2006 season. Designed to create a flexible and adaptable boating currency, manufactures and suppliers will soon be able to offer the vouchers to customers in exchange for one of the many RYA courses available. Over 200 RYA training centres, from all over the UK, have already agreed to accept the national vouchers in full or part payment for the courses they run. If you want to learn more about the scheme and how your organisation can become involved please visit the RYA for more details.

A joint RYA and BMF project, ‘Green Blue’ aims to promote and achieve good environmental practice amongst boaters and industry. A waterproof booklet packed with practical advice and tips, as well as copies of the hugely successful 'How to' Guide will be available to take away free of charge. So come along to the stand to learn how you can limit your impact on the marine environment and become more environmentally friendly.

Recognising British sporting excellence in power and sail and acknowledging achievement of any sort – such as breaking a world record, a phenomenal win, overcoming adversity, or showing exceptional courage, the Raymarine Young Sailor of the Year as well as the 13 RYA regional young sailors of the year winners will be announced at the show. Each winner will receive a prestigious trophy and a host of Raymarine goodies.

RYA members can take advantage of the RYA Members Lounge. To keep up to date with all the latest RYA activities at the show check out the RYA website at: www.rya.org.uk