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 ...

As winter settles in, many of us are reflecting on a fantastic year of sailing and planning ahead for 2026. This winter the National Lottery recently celebrated its 31st birthday! Over the past three ...

After becoming aware of a proposed conservancy fee in the Clydeport area in late 2024, RYA Scotland successfully engaged with Peel Ports and Clydeport on a number of occasions. This included their ...

Miles is twelve years old – a bright, nature-loving boy from Rutland Sailability whose parents describe him as “a wonderful, very clever little man who loves his animals.” Like many young people ...

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 ...

Engaging and Retaining Juniors and Families Explore practical ways to attract, engage, and retain young sailors and their families. Learn how structured training, the RYA OnBoard programme, ...

Engaging and Retaining Juniors and Families Explore practical ways to attract, engage, and retain young sailors and their families. Learn how structured training, the RYA OnBoard programme, ...

Engaging and Retaining Juniors and Families Explore practical ways to attract, engage, and retain young sailors and their families. Learn how structured training, the RYA OnBoard programme, ...

Many of us are aware of the danger posed by carbon monoxide (CO) accumulation in enclosed spaces. While most of us take steps to ensure adequate ventilation, particularly in the winter months when ...

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 ...

For many years the RYA has been concerned by reports of boaters who have experienced fouled propellers and entanglement with sea-fishing gear such as nets, pots and associated markers, flags and lines ...

As part of managing the health and safety of your club or centre you must control the risks, and to do this you need to conduct a risk assessment. An assessment of risk is a careful examination of ...