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Dear RYA Affiliated Clubs and Class Associatons
It is incredibly sad news that we have received as a nation on the death of Her Majesty The Queen, our Patron, and I am sure it will affect each of us differently.
Guidance for the public and businesses on the period of National Mourning has now been issued by the Cabinet Office. It covers, among other matters, the half-masting of flags and how observing mourning can affect the continuation of events and sporting fixtures.
You may already have plans in place and we recognise that it is the decision of each club or class association to establish the appropriateness of continuing scheduled activity. By way of support, we advise that in making these decisions, careful consideration is taken as to the requirement of running an event at this time, including if a postponement would adversely impact participants or the ability to plan future activity. Should activity continue through the period of mourning, we recommend that social events are minimised, as a sign of respect, including prize-giving activities which could be scheduled for a later date.
RYA Clubs, Classes and Recognised Training Centres should be mindful of the tone, presentation and content of any promotional activity or communications planned at this time.
If you have any questions in the meantime, then please contact the team via pressoffice@rya.org.uk.
Sara
Sara Sutcliffe MBE
Chief Executive Officer
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