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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As we come to the end of another busy and inspiring year for RYA Cymru Wales, it feels remarkable to reflect on how much has been achieved across Welsh sailing in 2025. Though it seems only three ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Developing People: Local Solutions for Instructor Training & Development Collaborate on practical, grassroots solutions for workforce development. You’ll explore how to build local capacity, share ...

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, ...