Connected Workshop - Chichester & Portsmouth
Join us to explore the topics that matter most to your organisation at a local level
Tuesday 10 February
Langstone Sailing Club, PO9 1RD
Venue:
Langstone Sailing Club, PO9 1RD
Date:
10 February 2026
Time:
1900 - 2100
Description:
Join us for anÌýeveningÌýwithÌýtheÌýRYAÌýSouthÌýteamÌýhostedÌýbyÌýSusie MooreÌýatÌýLangstoneÌýSailing Club,ÌýtoÌýshareÌývaluable insightsÌýand take awayÌýpractical tools toÌýstrengthen yourÌýactivities for the future.Ìý
Open to allÌýRYA-affiliatedÌýclubs, classes and organisations, theseÌýfreeÌýworkshopsÌýwillÌýbegin atÌý7pmÌýwith aÌýshortÌýplenary session full of the latest updates.ÌýNext,ÌýattendeesÌýwillÌýexploreÌýoneÌýofÌýthe following topicsÌýbeforeÌýa group wrap up at the end ofÌýthe session.ÌýÌý
Shaping Your Membership Offer for Growth and RetentionÌý
High membership churn can hold back growth and may signal that membersÌý²¹°ù±ð²Ô’tÌýfinding the value they expect. This session will help you uncover insights and practical tools to ensure your membership offer is compelling and attractive to a broad audience and builds a culture that makes staying the easy choice. Leave with actionable ideas to help your clubÌýretainÌýmembers year after year.Ìý
Engaging and Retaining Juniors and FamiliesÌý
Explore practical ways to attract, engage, andÌýretainÌýyoung sailors and their families. Learn how structured training, the RYAÌýOnBoardÌýprogramme, transitioning to a racing pathway and volunteering opportunities can create a sense of belonging and progression. Leaving with actionable steps to build a thriving junior membership.Ìý
There willÌýbeÌýtimeÌýtoÌýenjoyÌýsome informalÌýnetworkingÌýforÌý45 minutesÌýbeforeÌýtheÌýsessionÌýas well asÌýduring a short break.ÌýLight refreshments will be available throughout the event,Ìýsuch asÌýtea,ÌýcoffeeÌýand biscuits.ÌýÌý
DoÌýcome along withÌýmore than one representativeÌýfrom your organisation, where possible, to make the most of the opportunities provided.ÌýÌý
The majority ofÌýour venues are accessible.ÌýÌýHowever, if you have any specific requirements,Ìýplease let us knowÌýwhen booking.Ìý
If you have any questions in the meantime,ÌýpleaseÌýget in touchÌýby contactingÌýSusie Moore.Ìý
Regardless of which region your organisation is based in, you are welcome to joinÌýany of our 911ÖÆÆ·Connected Workshops.ÌýTake a lookÌýat the otherÌýregional overviewsÌýor theÌý911ÖÆÆ·Events page.Ìý
We look forward toÌýseeingÌýyou!Ìý