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Budworth wins Club of the Year award

Budworth Sailing Club has been named as winner of the 2022 RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year Award, supported by Gallagher.

The Cheshire club was one of 10 finalists selected by the RYA awards panel and ultimately crowned by a public vote. The coveted trophy was presented by the British Sailing Team’s Sam Whaley on 26 February at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, after the finalists were introduced by the RYA’s CEO Sara Sutliffe.

Budworth SC was recognised for implementing changes which have attracted more members of all ages and backgrounds into the sport, including volunteer run open days and dedicated sessions for newcomers. Having been recently recognised as an RYA training centre, the club is also now able to offer a range of RYA courses.

Commodore Bill Kenyon said: “It feels amazing. The award is for the sailing club, all the people that make the place what it is. It’s an amazing achievement.”

Rob Clark, RYA Director of

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