Belfast chartered accountants RBCA join forces with RYA Northern Ireland
Woohoo! RBCA Jumps on Board RYA Northern Ireland's Women On Water Program!
💪 RYA Northern Ireland is thrilled to have RBCA, a Belfast-based chartered accountancy firm, as the groundbreaking sponsor for its Women On Water initiative!
📆 Launched more than a decade ago, the Women On Water (WOW) program has been on a mission to foster female participation in sailing and boating across Northern Ireland and the UK. Throughout the last ten years, the WOW program has played a monumental role in propelling women's sailing, supporting the sector's growth.
💼 With their 3-year investment, RBCA will work together with RYA Northern Ireland, helping to build awareness and boost WOW-related programming at local sailing clubs throughout the region.
🎉 Research conducted by RYA Northern Ireland in 2022 and 2023 found that providing dedicated spaces and skill-building activities for women can make experiencing and staying in water sports more appealing. So, the WOW program aims to create a welcoming and supportive environment that encourages women and girls to dive into the world of sailing!
🚀 Ross Boyd, the founder of RBCA, explained his firm's enthusiasm for partnering with the WOW program to align with RBCA's mission for gender diversity. With a 50/50 male to female ratio in their workforce and half of their senior roles filled by women, RBCA seeks to promote a healthy work-life balance and empower women to try new leisurely pursuits like water sports!
🌟 Attendees of this year's WOW Festival, happening on 31 May at Ballyholme Yacht Club, Bangor, will have the chance to try a smorgasbord of water activities under the guidance of supportive instructors. Participate in dinghy sailing, yachting, power boating, and more! No previous experience needed - come join the fun and make some splashes!
👉 To secure your spot at the Women on Water Festival, click here. Can't wait to see you there! 🎉🎉🎉
Interesting Fact: The Women On Water program is specifically designed to give women of all backgrounds and skill levels a chance to try water sports. With activities like dinghy sailing, keelboat sailing, powerboating, windsurfing, and paddleboarding, the program strives to break down barriers and build a supportive community for female participation. The initiative also aims to foster confidence on and off the water, making water sports more accessible and enjoyable for women championing equality in the sport! More Info
- Engaging in a lifestyle that promotes outdoor-living, individuals can discover the thrill of dinghy sailing as part of the Women On Water Festival, sponsored by RBCA.
- As water sports enthusiasts enjoy their pastime and empower women in the sector, sports like dinghy sailing contribute to the growing popularity of outdoor-living and the sports category.
- For sports-betting fans keeping an eye on gender diversity trends, supporting the Women On Water program could align with their values, as it encourages female participation in dinghy sailing and other water sports.
