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RYA CEO Sara Sutcliffe spent three days in early June touring sailing clubs and centres across the North West and North East of England, meeting with volunteers, instructors and sailors to hear ...
In the UK, having boat insurance is not always a legal requirement. How and where you use your boat will determine what cover you require. For example, third-party insurance may not always be required ...
Driven by a lifelong passion for ocean sailing and inspired by legends like Robin Knox-Johnston and Sir Francis Chichester, Jerri set her sights on the open sea. After facing personal upheaval and ...
Welsh Sailing / Hwylio Cymru has announced four Pathway Clubs to boost training and development for junior and youth sailors across the country. The RYA Cymru Wales programme will provide ...
As the 2025 sailing season gathers momentum, County Antrim Yacht Club has celebrated the success of its early-season volunteer and membership engagement events, supported by RYA Northern Ireland’s ‘We ...
Reaching a further 1 million young people – expanding access to sailing and windsurfing for an additional 1 million participants to take part over the next 10 years, doubling down on efforts to engage ...
The instructor who sparks confidence in new sailors. The person who quietly keeps things running behind the scenes. The young volunteer who turns up with a smile, rain or shine. Or the club that goes ...
The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Portsmouth is set to light up Portsmouth from 19–20 July 2025, offering sports fans an unforgettable weekend of elite racing and top-tier entertainment. The ...
The RYA Scotland Aspire Programme is a forward-thinking initiative developed to strengthen, support, and simplify the development journey for RYA sailing and powerboating instructors, coaches, and ...
RYA Northern Ireland are proud to announce we are currently working in partnership with Disability Sport NI to achieve the Inclusive Sports Award. The Inclusive Sports Award recognises a commitment to ...
A team from the Royal Thames Yacht Club has won the Prince Philip Trophy after claiming victory at the 2025 RYA/UKTRA National Team Racing Championship. Hosted for the first time in the event’s ...
The Portsmouth Yardstick (PY) numbers list for 2025 has now been released with the first changes to the PY mathematic formula in 30 years. Released annually at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show, the ...