The RYA Foundation is a grant-giving charity dedicated to breaking down barriers and enabling access to boating opportunities for disadvantaged and disabled people, young people, and individuals from ...

The Portsmouth Yardstick (PY) numbers list for 2025 has now been released with the first changes to the PY mathematic formula in 30 years. Released annually at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show, the ...

The RYA will be highlighting the power of inclusivity this Pride Month (June 2023), by celebrating the voices and lived experiences of members from their LGBTQIA+ Network. The national governing body ...

Class M Man Overboard Digital Selective Calling (MOB DSC) devices Mobile aids to navigation (MALONS) Diver location devices Creel markers Non-class M MOB devices (without DSC functionality) Under the ...

RYA Northern Ireland are proud to announce we are currently working in partnership with Disability Sport NI to achieve the Inclusive Sports Award. The Inclusive Sports Award recognises a commitment to ...

RYA Northern Ireland is looking for applicants to fill the role of ‘Development Officer’. In this role, you will support the delivery of the RYA Northern Ireland ‘Navigating the Future’ strategy, you ...

Confirmation has been received that following pressure from the RYA, the Westerly Owners’ Association, the Cruising Association, and the wider recreational boating community, Calor has reversed its ...

Son of previous RYA president, Owen Aisher, Robin has always had sailing in his blood. One of his most memorable achievements is winning an Olympic bronze medal at the Mexico City 1968 Games as ...

It with great sadness that we hear of the passing of Andrew Cassell, a remarkable force for good withing our sailing community. Andy passed away in Cowes after a short illness, a place he called home ...

In 2013, Olympic sailor Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson died tragically while training for the America’s Cup. Ten years on from his passing we look back on the RYA and the Andrew Simpson Foundation’s work and ...

Currently only swimmers are included in the definition of ‘bathers’, but that could change to include other water sports enthusiasts like paddlers and surfers. Water Minister Emma Hardy said:“Bathing ...

As the cruising season arrives along the Atlantic coasts of France, Portugal, Spain and through the Strait of Gibraltar, the Cruising Association (CA) and the RYA urges vigilance for potential orca ...