Sailing grants specifically for young sailors are now available through the RYA Foundation Youth Fund
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Anchoring charges and the law
Are anchoring charges fair to those sailors who do not use facilities ashore? We look at both sides of the argument
Man overboard statistics: 47% of MOBs from recreational boats end in a fatality
Latest figures published by the UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) reveal that 47% of reported man overboard incidents from recreational boats ends in a fatality
Who owns a boat write-off?
Where does the responsibility for a boat write-off lie? RYA paralegal Lucy Rutter has the answer
How to pass your RYA Day Skipper Theory course
James Wood gets to grip with navigation, passage planning, tides, buoyage, Colregs and more on his RYA Day Skipper Theory course
New system for notifying overseas pleasure craft voyages
The UK government, via Border Force, has introduced the single Pleasure Craft Report (sPCR) service for those travelling to and from the UK on pleasure craft at www.spcr.homeoffice.gov.uk…
VAT and customs clarification for recreational boaters
Collaboration between leading leisure marine representative bodies yields positive confirmation on post-Brexit VAT interpretation
Fresh water supply guidelines – New best practice document issued
New guidelines have been issued on how to use water facilities safety in marinas, boatyards, sailing centres, canals and other inland waterways.
Court of Justice of the European Union rules against HMRC over red diesel
A decision from the Court of Justice of the European Union could end the use of red diesel for private pleasure craft in the UK
Nominate your most promising young sailor
The RYA is asking for nominations for the Regional Youth Champion Awards which celebrates young sailors, windsurfers and powerboaters
Details announced for the RYA Dinghy Show 2018
Tickets have now gone on sale for the RYA Dinghy Show 2018 at the Alexandra Palace in London
All aboard for Scotland’s Boat Show 2017
Scotland's Boat Show will once again this year provide visitors with the chance to get out on the water to try sailing and boating
Call for more reporting of fishing gear entanglement
The RYA says it has received only 85 reports since it launched its online fishing entanglement form and more is needed if the Government is to take action
Fines for red diesel put on hold until further notice
The RYA is advising all sailors visiting Belgium that fines for having red diesel on board remain suspended
RYA reminds boaters to remain vigilant
Times are changing and although the sea border creates a natural barrier, the migrant crisis in Europe is starting to expose its weaknesses, warns the RYA.
Environment Secretary pledges action on ocean plastics
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has pledged action to reduce plastic waste choking our oceans as he set out his ambition for the UK to lead the world in environmental protection.
RYA Push The Boat Out extended to the whole of May for 2018
Push the Boat Out 2018 is being extended to take place during the whole month of May, and RYA's 2017 Summer of Sailing hots up...
Boaters urged to report entanglements with poorly-marked fishing gear
New data required to demonstrate the danger of poorly marked fishing gear to recreational boaters
Push The Boat Out 2017 starts tomorrow!
Running from 13 May to 21 May, there will be lots of chances to get on the water and try your hand at sailing and windsurfing.
Ian Walker named as RYA Director of Racing
The double Olympic medallist, America’s Cup sailor and Volvo Ocean Race-winning skipper will take over from John Derbyshire, who will retire later this year.