Connected Workshop - Surrey
Join us to explore the topics that matter most to your organisation at a local level
Thursday 22 January
Island Barn Reservoir Sailing Club, KT8 2LF
Venue:
Island Barn Reservoir Sailing Club, KT8 2LF
Date:
22 January 2026
Time:
1900 - 2100
Description:
Join us for anÌýeveningÌýwithÌýtheÌýRYAÌýLondon &ÌýSouth EastÌýteamÌýhostedÌýbyÌýSteve MitchellÌýatÌýIsland Barn Reservoir Sailing ClubÌýtoÌýshareÌývaluable 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
Developing People: Local Solutions for Instructor Training & DevelopmentÌý
Collaborate on practical, grassroots solutions for workforce development.Ìý³Û´Ç³Ü’l±ôÌýexplore how to build local capacity, share best practices, and work together to create tailored workforce development plans that empower each organisation to run its own courses and shape its future.Ìý
Strengthening Your Safety Management SystemsÌý
This session revisits what a robust safety management system looks like and helps youÌýidentifyÌýand address gaps. Through shared best practices and real-world examples,Ìý²â´Ç³Ü’l±ôÌýleave with actionable ideas to enhance safety across all your on-water activities.Ìý
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There willÌýbeÌýtimeÌýtoÌýenjoyÌýsome informalÌýnetworkingÌýforÌý45 minsÌýbeforeÌýtheÌýsessionÌýas 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.ÌýHowever, if you have any specific requirements,Ìýplease let us knowÌýwhen booking.Ìý
If you have any questions in the meantime,ÌýpleaseÌýget in touchÌýby contactingÌýSteve Mitchell.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!
