Links
RYA
The Royal Yachting Association, the national body representing all aspects of sailing in the UK. Operates locally, nationally and internationally. For information about clubs, classes, courses, events and much more, see -
www.rya.org.uk
Class Associations
For detailed information about buying, owning, sailing and racing the main types of dinghy sailed at SYSC, try the following class associations -
Streaker
http://www.streaker-class.org.uk
GP14
www.gp14.org
Mirror
www.ukmirrorsailing.com
Topper
http://www.gbrtopper.co.uk
Other Classes
The RYA's website has a comprehensive list of class associations for other types of sailing
dinghy.
Insurance
Insuring your dinghy is a vital step. You will rarely be allowed to sail
at any club (including SYSC) without adequate insurance for at least third
party risk. Many Class Associations have established schemes. Failing
that, you could try Noble Marine at www.noblemarine.co.uk
Bradfield Parish Council
For general information about SYSC's local area and one of the largest parishes in the country, see -
www.bradfieldparish.org.uk
Yorkshire Water
For more information about More Hall & Broomhead reservoirs, try - www.yorkshirewater.com/?OBH=484&ID=1128&OBT=1
the site also has more about the Ewden valley and other reservoirs in the area.
Photography
Grateful thanks to H & M Nichols for very kind permission to use some of their many photographs. Please respect their copyright; reproduction of their pictures is prohibited unless authorized by contacting
mailto:margaret.nichols1@btinternet.com
Other photos by SYSC members are also copyright, used by permission, reproduction prohibited without authorization, contact via the club.
Sailing news online
Tune in to a TV channel devoted to sailing and boating issues.
Free, supported by sponsorship and advertising. No guarantees and not
tested personally but it might
be worth a try! You need a broadband connection, Internet Explorer and
Windows 2000, XP or Vista. www.sail.tv