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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Shaping Your Membership Offer for Growth and Retention High membership churn can hold back growth and may signal that members aren’t finding the value they expect. This session will help you uncover ...

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 ...

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 ...