Off The Water’s Podcast

Off The Water Episode 27 - Invasive Species Week

In this episode of Off The Water, RYA Scotland comms lead Philippa is joined by Kate Fortnam from the RYA and The Green Blue, as well as Sophie Smith from Biosecurity for Scotland.

They’ll be chatting all things invasive species, biosecurity and wildlife awareness, exploring the different steps boaters can take to ensure they go afloat mindful of the natural environment around them.

With a wealth of information and guidance available, please explore the links below for more on the topics discussed:

https://thegreenblue.org.uk/

https://biosecurityforlife.org.uk/biosecurity-for-scotland

You can also give The Green Blue and Biosecurity for Life a follow on social media!

Off The Water Episode 26 - Meet Scottish windsurf star Andy Brown

In this episdoe of Off the Water, RYA Scotland comms lead Philippa is joined by international windsurf star Andy Brown.

 

We hear all about his stellar athlete mindset, goals for the future, plus some recent successes.

 

Tune in, and be inspired!

 

To follow Andy as he continues his campaign on the iQFoiL, why not drop him a follow on socials - https://www.instagram.com/andybrown.surf/

 

Enjoying the pod? Let us know by dropping a line to communications@ryascotland.org.uk

Off The Water Episode 25 - meet the Scots at the top of the offshore double handed game

In this episode, RYA Scotland Communications Lead Philippa Howie sits down with Maggie Adamson and Calanach Finlayson - scottish offshore sailing superstars!

Maggie and Cal both began their sailing journeys in dinghies at their local clubs in Lerwick and Montrose respectively.

Now, they are Offshore Double Handed World CHAMPIONS!

To hear more about how they found their way in our sport, and their experience at major competitions, make sure to tune in.

To follow Maggie and Cal, head to their website or follow them on Facebook .

Off The Water Episode 24 - Sustainable Sailing

Today, our communications team of Marc and Philippa take a deep dive into Sustainable Sailing Ltd – an innovative start up tackling some tricky environmental challenges.

With insight from co-founder Joe Penhaul-Smith, we find out how he launched Sustainable Sailing along with his brother Sam.

The first on the scene in terms of true sail recycling technology, Sustainable Sailing benefits from wealth of experience offered by its founding directors in science, and the inner workings of the marine industry – combined with a true passion for change.

The company’s innovative technology can recycle 90% of the different sail cloths in general circulation – offering a potential solution for a huge quantity of annual waste, primarily stemming from the boating and leisure marine industry.

With momentum not slowing anytime soon, Joe and Sam remain dedicated to paving the way for a more sustainable future for the marine industry.

Check out Sustainable Sailing on their website:

https://www.sustainablesailing.co.uk/

You can find out more about The Green Blue Pledge here: https://thegreenblue.org.uk/boating-pledge/ 

 

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Off The Water Episode 23 - Inside the Student Sailing scene

While many of us are still to get out on the water for the first time this year, it’s a different story for our student sailors, who are in the depths of running a full on event calendar.

With planning and delivering two semesters of sailing amongst full-time studies no easy feat, we’re taking a deep dive into how our student sailors pull it off year in, year out.

Made up of several distinct sailing styles, the Scottish Student Sailing (SSS) year is packed with events and training led by devoted sailors and volunteers.

Relying on representatives from the SSS community, university sailing alumni, and independent race officials, there’s plenty hard work and dedication that goes into the packed calendar of events – and plenty thanks to be paid to those who make it happen.

Listen to the episode now for a closer look at what’s on offer, and the logistics behind it all.

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