East RYA OnBoard Clubs Welcome Study Highlighting Positive Impact for Young People

OnBoard sailing and windsurfing venues across the RYA East region say research findings reflect their own experiences of enabling young people to get on the water.

Yachting Boom post lockdown

Increase in sales reported UK yacht brokerages are struggling to find yachts to sell following a spike in new and second hand boat sales, which began during the summer following the easing of the COVID-19 restrictions. Clipper Marine, based at Swanwick Marina, believes it has been three times busier than normal.

Toilet Waste

A new campaign to keep harbour waters clean The community group Litter Free Coast and Sea is collaborating with Natural England on the Love Your Harbour project, which focuses on keeping harbour waters clean. Since 2006 the EU's Recreational Craft Directive has required all new vessels with toilets to have provision for a holding tank.

RDO Blog October 2020

We want to recognise what you have achieved this year by shouting about it, share your stories now.

RYA to host Brexit Webinar

Keeping you up to date on the latest developments.

RYA runs first online Introduction to Umpiring course

Safe sport is central to nation’s recovery

Led by Sport Wales, the Welsh sport sector is pledging a commitment to make safe sport an integral part of the nation’s battle against Covid-19.

900,000 UK boaters set to be hit by post-Brexit travel rules, RYA survey finds

RYA calls on Government to seek reciprocal visa arrangements in EU negotiations.

RYANI Recognition 2020

RYANI want to collate your stories about what you have achieved, ran, or reimagined under the pressures of this year. You all deserve some #Recognition2020.

Lydia embraces sailing to improve mental health and dares others to give it a go

Lydia Millar, a final year student at Queen’s University Belfast, joined the university’s sailing club to help improve her mental health.