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 ...

Right across the UK, disabled people are getting afloat as the season gets into full swing. The amazing community of Sailability organisations continues to grow opportunities and develop people’s ...

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 ...

When we think about what makes a great sailor, it’s not just technical skill or time on the water — it’s also the choices made off the water. As UK Anti-Doping’s Clean Sport Week (19-23 May) reminds ...

Whether you’re a club, class association or Sailability group, we know from your feedback that finding and keeping volunteers is one of your biggest challenges. The more people you have helping out, ...

A record 81 criminal investigations have been launched into water companies following action by the government. This means water bosses could be jailed for up to five years, or companies face fines of ...

The RS Northern Championships came to Strangford Lough Yacht Club in County Down, producing some tight racing across the RS Aero, RS 200 and RS 400 classes. The event, hosted on the 17 and 18 of May, ...

More than 340 sailors and windsurfers competed across a spectacular three days of racing in glamour conditions for the 2025 RYA Eric Twiname Junior Championships. Over the May Bank Holiday weekend ...

The sessions aim to increase awareness of water safety and boost confidence around open water. Sessions, delivered by RYA Instructors, guide young people through the Water Safety Code and then allows ...

Marlow, a global leader in high performance rope manufacturing, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary of partnering with and supporting the British Sailing Team. Over the past quarter-century, ...

The joy of being on the water is something everyone should be able to experience. But for many, barriers such as cost, lack of access or insufficient equipment can stand in the way. The RYA Foundation ...

It was a week of smiles and sunshine throughout RYA Scotland’s Spring 2025 Senior Instructor Course, which concluded at Port Edgar Boat Station on Thursday 1 May. With glamour conditions throughout, ...