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 ...

The founder of Pembrokeshire Powerboating & Sailing Academy has been recognised for his contribution to watersports with an RYA Cymru Wales Impact Award. Richard ‘Taff’ Owens set up PPSA in 2013 and ...

RYA Scotland is proud to launch RYA Scotland Youth Voices - our dynamic new approach to youth engagement designed to amplify the voices of young people within the Scottish sailing community. Aimed at ...

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 ...

Sunshine and breeze made for a memorable weekend of fast and fun racing for the British Keelboat League Women’s Qualifier at the Royal Southern Yacht Club. The latest round of the BKL 2025 series was ...

A transition from Olympic campaigning to coaching has enabled Ali Young to share her knowledge as a world class sailor and start a whole new learning journey of her own. After representing Great ...

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 sessions aim to increase awareness of water safety and boost confidence around open water. Sessions, delivered by RYA Instructors, guide young people through the Water Safety Code and then allows ...

Over 230 of the UK’s top young sailors descended on Pwllheli for the 2025 RYA Youth National Championships, where new champions were crowned after a week of varied and challenging race conditions.

In 2024, RNLI lifeboats launched 1,900 times to powered boat users and sailors, aiding 1,447 people and saving 42 lives. The RYA is delighted to partner with the RNLI, MCA and Irish Sailing to create ...