It’s been fantastic to see the enthusiasm on our social media channels for our next major event in Wales – the Big Day Out! Whether you are an instructor or coach, volunteer or paid member of staff, ...

RYA Cymru Wales has appointed a Pathway & Events Officer to support the planning and delivery of high-quality training and racing. The new role will see Hatty Morsley developing the RYA Pathway Clubs ...

In 2024, RNLI lifeboats launched 1,900 times to powered boat users and sailors, aiding 1,447 people and saving 42 lives. The RYA is delighted to partner with the RNLI, MCA and Irish Sailing to create ...

The government is also planning to introduce multiple monitoring points at each bathing water location as part of a change to regulations. It means recreational water users like sailors, paddlers, ...

RYA Scotland Impact Awards are designed to recognise outstanding contributions within the Scottish sailing community. Today, we’re celebrating two of our latest RYA Scotland Impact Award recipients, ...

The RYA has written to the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Angela Raynor, the Secretary of State for DEFRA, Steve Reed OBE, and the No. 10 ...

On the 22 nd and 23 rd of February, the highly anticipated RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show returned to Farnborough International Conference Centre for another packed weekend of discussions, exhibitors ...

We support the need to update the existing codes of practice to reflect evolving standards, address key MAIB recommendations, and accommodate alternative propulsion types.

The number of boats on club racing start lines in the UK is reducing. In this webinar, we’ll explore some of the reasons for this, and hear from some clubs who are managing to stem the tide and grow ...

I was born and raised in Holywood, Northern Ireland and I am a member of Holywood Yacht Club where I’ve sailed dinghies for years, but most recently I am loving learning to windsurf! I am a mum of two ...

RYA Northern Ireland are pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Hill as an Administrative Assistant. Michelle joins the team on a part-time basis, working fifteen hours a week, and brings ...

Aimed at making junior racing more affordable, accessible and engaging, the RYA officially launched its new Pathway Club initiative at the 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show and is now inviting ...