Ideally the best way to prevent harm, is to introduce measures that reduce the occurrence of hazards and risks. As mentioned in our Safety Management Policy Statement, the RYA recognises that a risk ...
The goal of this website is to guarantee the accessibility of its content and services for individuals with disabilities who require additional access support. Resources have been dedicated to ...
When people talk about a boat’s “VAT status”, they’re usually referring to something slightly different: its customs status. That distinction matters, because a boat’s customs status can change over ...
Open to all RYA-affiliated clubs, classes and organisations, these free 2¼ -hour workshops will begin at 7pm with a short plenary session full of the latest updates. Next, attendees will explore one ...
Creating a Great Volunteer Culture Telling the human story behind volunteer hours, getting the culture right and managing volunteers. There will be time to enjoy some informal networking for 30 ...
Open to all RYA-affiliated clubs, classes and organisations, these free 2¼ -hour workshops will begin at 7pm with a short plenary session full of the latest updates. Next, attendees will explore one ...
Most participants at a Discover Sailing event are new to the sport, this means that organisers have a greater responsibility to communicate any possible risks.
The RYA aims to foster environments where people can thrive on the water, and so encourages all of its affiliated organisations to consider the welfare of their members - and importantly how they ...
A young team from Royal Hospital School claimed the RYA Women’s Team Racing Championship title over a weekend of close racing on home waters. Hosted by the Royal Hospital School and supported by kSail ...
Our RYA 150th anniversary podcast series wraps up this week with a very special conversation with Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, who has served as RYA President for over 35 years. Recorded at ...
From 12 December 2025, the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) will introduce ‘The Safety of Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure – A Code of Practice’, a major regulatory update ...
RYA Scotland is celebrating two standout performances at the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Games which concluded on Monday 08 December, with Rory McKinna and Murray MacDonald excelling in their ...