RYA Northern Ireland has released the first round of Individual Grant Scheme funding which is a bursary designed to improve access in sailing for sailors or coaches. By supporting the development of ...

When your organisation affiliates to the RYA it becomes part of the RYA family – a community of like-minded clubs and associations working together with the RYA to ensure the ongoing health and growth ...

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 ...

Whether you’re heading away for a weekend getaway or transporting your boat for maintenance, ensuring a safe tow is crucial to protect both your boat and everyone on the road. You should also be sure ...

Come together in person as a group of RYA affiliates to explore how to keep members engaged and effective strategies to boost satisfaction and retention. We aim to deliver in-person Connected ...

The RYA Training Conference supported by Gallagher took on a new look for 2025 and welcomed its biggest ever turnout as Instructors, appointment holders and training centre principals gathered at ...

March is upon us, and the nights are beginning to stretch. With many attentions turning to the water as activity scales back up for the season ahead, there’s plenty to keep in mind and consider. How ...

This is the course to take to develop your skills from an RYA Dinghy Instructor to RYA Senior Instructor. The 4-day course will cover: the role of a Senior Instructor, preparation and delivery of ...

Up to 24 teams of six sailors will be invited to battle it out in Firefly dinghies for the prestigious title over the weekend of 22-23 March 2025 at Farmoor Reservoir. The #rockupandrace championship ...

This is the course to take to develop your skills from an RYA Dinghy Instructor to RYA Senior Instructor. The 4-day course will cover the role of a Senior Instructor, preparation and delivery of ...

At the RYA’s 150th anniversary stakeholders’ lunch in February, HRH The Princess Royal presented two RYA Yachtmaster of the Year awards. The 2023 award was presented to Polly Ferrari, delayed due to a ...