Spring might be on the horizon, but water temperatures are at their coldest. A British Government report published in 1977 identified that 55% of open water deaths occurred within 3m of safety, and 47 ...

Engaging and Retaining Juniors and Families Explore practical ways to attract, engage, and retain young sailors and their families. Learn how structured training, the RYA OnBoard programme, ...

To maximise their visibility to ships navigating using radar as a primary means of identifying potential hazards, including collision situations, boats can be fitted with a radar reflector. In fact ...

As part of managing the health and safety of your club or centre you must control the risks, and to do this you need to conduct a risk assessment. An assessment of risk is a careful examination of ...

For many years the RYA has been concerned by reports of boaters who have experienced fouled propellers and entanglement with sea-fishing gear such as nets, pots and associated markers, flags and lines ...

Heading out to watch a firework display from the water? RYA Powerboat Advanced Trainer and Examiner, Candi Abbott offers her expert advice for a safe and enjoyable evening afloat… As the days get ...

With autumn and winter come beautiful colour palettes and spectacular sunsets, making it the perfect season for spending time on the water. However, with shorter daylight hours on the horizon, being ...

Are assigned a unique (9 digit) MyRYA account reference number upon registration (for members, this reference number also acts as the membership number). Must have a unique email address.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

The RYA is pleased to announce that the UK WASZP Class Association has become the first class to be awarded the newly created status of RYA Endorsed Class. The RYA Class Association Recognition Policy ...