Sailing and boating in the UK are at a crossroads — participation is in decline, and we need to act. As the National Governing Body for sailing and boating, the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) ...

The LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES Project, in which The RYA’s Green Blue initiative played a key partnership role, has been named the winner of the World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Impact Award. The ReMEDIES ...

The UK’s biggest celebration of small-boat sailing and watersports returns to Farnborough International on 21–22 February 2026, bringing together the community for a weekend of inspiration, innovation ...

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It’s been a great honour to be part of the RYA history over this last 4 years, and in turn becoming the youngest ever board member in its 150 years. As we celebrate this milestone I am honoured once ...

I have been a member of the RYA for over 15 years. I was brought up in Leigh-on-Sea but was a victim of the urban myth that if you can’t afford a boat you can’t learn to sail and started sailing ...

To confirm, our guidance states we recommend the use of the phrase “Man Overboard” as it is a universally recognised term and one that is tightly woven into emergency procedures, electronic equipment, ...

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has issued a safety bulletin following an incident involving a sea safari rigid inflatable boat (RIB). In June, a passenger on a RIB suffered a spinal injury ...

A new fund from the RYA Foundation is supporting young people to achieve their potential in sailing. The RYA Foundation Youth Fund was gifted with the funds remaining when the John Merricks Sailing ...

Sixteen of the nation’s top young sailors have been selected to represent Great Britain at the prestigious Youth Sailing World Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal, taking place 12–20 December 2025.

Holidaying on your boat can be even more special when it’s away from home in European waters. Make the most of your time abroad by ensuring you’ve dealt with all the formalities before you go with our ...

An Inclusive Language Guidance has been a highly requested resource by numerous affiliated clubs and recognised training centres. Many have expressed that they face challenges with the language that ...