RYA Publications has been shortlisted for the 2025 ABC International Excellence Award for Accessible Publishing — a global accolade recognising leadership and innovation in making digital content ...

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 ...

OnBoard, the RYA’s flagship grassroots sailing and windsurfing programme for young people aged 8 to 18, is celebrating 20 years of transforming lives on the water. Since its launch in 2005, OnBoard ...

The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Portsmouth is set to light up Portsmouth from 19–20 July 2025, offering sports fans an unforgettable weekend of elite racing and top-tier entertainment. The ...

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 ...

Sailing isn’t just about boats or racing for Vanessa Weedon-Jones. It’s been a lifeline — a path out of darkness and into purpose. Now in her 60s and a celebrated volunteer, instructor, and advocate ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...