At the heart of the action was the RYA Beach Club, which welcomed over 250 children to experience the thrill of sailing, wingsurfing, and interactive science over four days. Set against a seaside ...

With 2025 marking 20 years of the RYA’s OnBoard programme, RYA Scotland is reflecting on a transformative six-week programme delivered at Largs Sail Training Association (LSTA). Running from May to ...

School children across Northern Ireland have experienced sailing for the very first time as part of as part of a new initiative linked to the RYA OnBoard programme. The idea behind the programme is to ...

With over 1,400 affiliated organisations in the RYA network, staying well connected with you and helping you remain informed is important to us. Making sure your affiliate’s contact details are up to ...

While it might feel like just another admin task, its impacts ripple far beyond just numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s about ensuring the health of our sailing and boating community. The census is our ...

As a well-known and well-loved face within the sailing community, Matt Toynbee made a far-reaching impact felt personally by many. RYA Scotland is honoured to have felt Matt’s positive influence first ...

The RYA is proud to announce the launch of four new British Sailing Talent Academies as part of its commitment to developing the next generation of high-performance sailors. A new programme identified ...

The RYA Scotland Aspire Programme is a forward-thinking initiative developed to strengthen, support, and simplify the development journey for RYA sailing and powerboating instructors, coaches, and ...

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 ...

RYA Scotland is one of the foremost volunteer-led Sport Governing Bodies in Scotland. We protect and promote the interests of Scotland’s boating community and the people across nearly 140 RYA ...

The response to applications for the Pathway Club programme has been fantastic and shows the energy across the country to help young people get involved in racing. Due to high demand, we’ll be pausing ...

A team from the Royal Thames Yacht Club has won the Prince Philip Trophy after claiming victory at the 2025 RYA/UKTRA National Team Racing Championship. Hosted for the first time in the event’s ...