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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Creating a Great Volunteer Culture Telling the human story behind volunteer hours, getting the culture right and managing volunteers. There will be time to enjoy some informal networking for 30 ...

Shaping Your Membership Offer for Growth and Retention High membership churn can hold back growth and may signal that members aren’t finding the value they expect. This session will help you uncover ...

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, ...

The goal of this website is to guarantee the accessibility of its content and services for individuals with disabilities who require additional access support. Resources have been dedicated to ...

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 ...

Our RYA 150th anniversary podcast series wraps up this week with a very special conversation with Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, who has served as RYA President for over 35 years. Recorded at ...

From 12 December 2025, the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) will introduce ‘The Safety of Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure – A Code of Practice’, a major regulatory update ...