The following RYA Affiliated organisations are very similar to clubs but are more 'virtual' in nature. There are Class Associations who will be able to advise on the boat that you own as we all as ...

A significant amendment to Scottish Visitor Levy plans has been welcomed by marine tourism stakeholders, after The Scottish Government confirmed changes will be made to a proposed bill created by 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 ...

Last year, several important legal questions remained to be resolved regarding what the Trust Registration Service (TRS) requirements meant for organisations in the sports sector. The RYA worked with ...

Nominations have opened for the RYA Northern Ireland Annual Awards 2025. Last year’s Volunteer of the Year category showcased six outstanding nominations. For example, Cheryl from East Antrim Boat ...

Mobile aids to navigation (MALONS) Diver location devices Creel markers Non-class M MOB devices (without DSC functionality) Under the planned changes, Ofcom will bring forward proposals, this year, to ...

13.2 million UK adults tried a boating activity in 2022 Popularity of Stand Up Paddleboarding continues to grow – numbers up by 536K Overseas participation is recovering well following the pandemic ...

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 SW RYA Connected Conference will take place on 04 November at Taunton Racecourse. This is a new development for what used to be the Affiliated Clubs Conference; it is now broader in scope, and ...

Last year we launched the first of the RYA Connected Conferences, bringing together a community of 550 delegates from 290 boating organisations across the UK. Good news- RYA Connected Conferences are ...

With competitive racing and up and down the leader board, over 100 teams came to show their skill and compare their progress to their peers as they transition from Youth to Senior racing. The NI ...

The RYA is delighted to announce a new four-year partnership with sailing holiday providers, Sunsail. The investment will help support the RYA’s Together on Water strategy, ensuring people from all ...