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The AGM for the Yachting Journalists’ Association will be held on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at the Royal Ocean Racing Club at 20 St James’s Pl, London SW1A 1NN. Members are invited to meet at 5pm for drinks from the paid-for bar. The AGM will start at 6pm, followed by Continue Reading
Yachting Journalists’ Association Announces 2025 Award Winners at RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show The Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA) proudly revealed the winners of its prestigious Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year 2025 awards on the Sunsail Main Stage at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, held Continue Reading
Any member of the public can submit their nominations for the Yachting Journalists’ Association’s (YJA) Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards. Nominations need to recognise outstanding individuals who have significantly contributed to British yachting either through exceptional achievements in performance, seamanship, sportsmanship, or youth talent Continue Reading
Lydia Mullan has been named as the Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA) Young Journalist of the Year 2025. A lifelong sailor, Lydia is the Editor-in-Chief of SAIL magazine and has been working on the American magazine for eight years. She was also race commentator for the 2025 Transpac and 2025 Marblehead-Halifax, Continue Reading
Public nominations open for the 2025 Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards Members of the public are being urged to submit their nominations for the Yachting Journalists’ Association’s (YJA) Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards. Nominations need to recognise outstanding Continue Reading
Members of the Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA) are being invited to vote in the 2025 YJA Young Journalist of the Year Award. The five nominees on the shortlist reflect the diversity within marine media, and their submissions include written articles, photography and video content. The award was launched by the Continue Reading
Four decades have passed since the winner of the Yachtsman of the Year award, presented annually by the Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA), has also received a ‘keeper’ trophy. But now, production has resumed thanks to the efforts of a key group within the marine industry to re-create the famous award Continue Reading
Members – especially their ideas, expertise and feedback – are key to a successful association. Community is also important to grow engagement and membership, as members who feel connected are more likely to become involved. Each month, the YJA sends out a newsletter, and we would love to hear news Continue Reading