The RYA is expanding its WaveMakers programme to Portsmouth in partnership with the Andrew Simpson Foundation, marking the next step in its work to identify and develop high-potential young sailors ...

Thirteen new designated bathing spots across England have been proposed by the Government, including the first ever on the River Thames in London. The Water Minister Emma Hardy said the measures will ...

Sailing itself offers incredible benefits and opportunities for women and girls of all ages, but the RYA knows that time on the water can present unique challenges during menstruation. This ...

The start of the season is a time for fresh ideas, new goals and renewed motivation – and the line-up of guest speakers at this year’s RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (21-22 February) is set to provide ...

RYA Scotland was delighted to host the 2026 Celtic Cup on 31 January and 1 February at Port Edgar, welcoming more than 30 talented young sailors from Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales for a weekend ...

We’re pleased to announce that Affiliation for 2026 is now officially open. Whether you're a sailing club, class association, berth holder organisation or other affiliate, this is your opportunity to ...

World champions, Olympic hopefuls, SailGP stars and some of the sport’s most respected coaches and experts are among the first speakers confirmed for the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026, returning ...

We’re delighted to welcome three new Directors to the RYA Northern Ireland Board: Rob Milligan, Jeremy Westhead and Shirley McKay. Each brings a strong mix of experience from across sailing, sport and ...

The RYA Junior Club Championships has been established to find the best junior racing clubs from all regions and Home Countries throughout the UK and bring them together to compete against each other.

RYA Scotland’s 2025 Winter Championships took place over the 6-7 of December, bringing together over 50 of Scotland’s most promising young sailors for an exhilarating weekend of competition and ...

From 12 December 2025, the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) will introduce ‘The Safety of Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure – A Code of Practice’, a major regulatory update ...

RYA Northern Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of the RYA NI Impact Awards, a refreshed and more accessible way to recognise the outstanding people and groups who make a real difference ...