RYA Northern Ireland host a number of events throughout the year. Find out more about our events.
RYANI runs a number of initiatives to support the development of sailing in Northern Ireland. Whether you are looking to get on the water for the first time, or coming back to the sport, there is something for you in Northern Ireland.
Learn how RYANI is working to ensure boating and sailing is represented at all levels of local government.
For more information and advice to help you run your club or training centre
Learn how RYANI is making sailing safer for everyone
RYANI advice on Equality and diversity
For key information on the Coronavirus Regulations and Guidance in Northern Ireland
Find out more about how we can help protect the environment through initiatives and advice.
The five year strategic plan for sailing, windsurfing and boating in Northern Ireland.
Experiences, barriers & facilitators in the Northern Ireland sailing women and girls' pathway
Instructors are a key part of the workforce to drive training and qualifications at RYANI clubs and centres.
Find out more about race management qualifications and courses
For those looking to coach sailors at their club or looking to improve race coaching skills and techniques
From putting sailors on podiums to delivering World Class race officials, coaches and events, RYA Racing leads the way.
performanceRYA Northern Ireland contacts
Chief Operating Officer | Greg Yarnall | Greg.yarnall@rya.org.uk | 07795 466624
Pathways Officer | Kate Broderick | kate.broderick@rya.org.uk | 07435 021419
Executive Assistant | Gayle Lavery | gayle.lavery@rya.org.uk | 02891 827154
Active Club Coordinator | Lisa McCaffrey | Lisa.mccaffrey@rya.org.uk | 07788 238083
Workforce Development Officer | Mary Martin | mary.martin@rya.org.uk | 07919 923018
Marketing and Communications Executive | Peter Gilmore | peter.gilmore@rya.org.uk | 07391 059963
Performance Manager | Andrew Baker | Andrew.baker@org.uk | 07384 253526
RYANI Board
The RYA NI Board is completely voluntary and the role of the Board is to govern the organisation. They have overall responsibility for setting the strategic direction of the organisation, understanding and managing risk, ensuring the organisation is financially sound, setting policy and performance management expectations and monitor the effectiveness of the governance of the organisation. The Board also provides a key role across safeguarding and anti-doping where there are Board leads in each area.
Susan McKnight- Chair
Gavin Watson- Vice Chair/Chair of Business and Development Committee
Jill Heron- Chair of EDI Committee/Board Safeguarding Lead
Roy Totten- Chair of Cruising and Environment Committee
Liz Baker- Chair of Development Committee
Colin Leonard- Chair of Performance Committee
Gavin Nelson- Independent Director (Business and Development Committee)
Owen Waters- Independent Director (Business and Development Committee)
Linda MacHugh- Independent Director/Chair of Finance Committee/Treasurer
