Miles is twelve years old – a bright, nature-loving boy from Rutland Sailability whose parents describe him as “a wonderful, very clever little man who loves his animals.” Like many young people ...

Spring might be on the horizon, but water temperatures are at their coldest. A British Government report published in 1977 identified that 55% of open water deaths occurred within 3m of safety, and 47 ...

Creating a Great Volunteer Culture Telling the human story behind volunteer hours, getting the culture right and managing volunteers. There will be time to enjoy some informal networking for 30 ...

Engaging and Retaining Juniors and Families Explore practical ways to attract, engage, and retain young sailors and their families. Learn how structured training, the RYA OnBoard programme, ...

Developing People: Local Solutions for Instructor Training & Development Collaborate on practical, grassroots solutions for workforce development. You’ll explore how to build local capacity, share ...

Shaping Your Membership Offer for Growth and Retention High membership churn can hold back growth and may signal that members aren’t finding the value they expect. This session will help you uncover ...

To maximise their visibility to ships navigating using radar as a primary means of identifying potential hazards, including collision situations, boats can be fitted with a radar reflector. In fact ...

Many of us are aware of the danger posed by carbon monoxide (CO) accumulation in enclosed spaces. While most of us take steps to ensure adequate ventilation, particularly in the winter months when ...

The decision to close RYA SafeTrx (the UK version of SafeTrx) has been made by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), in discussion with HM Coastguard, due to advances in technology since the app’s ...

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 ...

Our RYA 150th anniversary podcast series wraps up this week with a very special conversation with Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, who has served as RYA President for over 35 years. Recorded at ...

Open to all RYA-affiliated clubs, classes and organisations, these free 2¼ -hour workshops will begin at 7pm with a short plenary session full of the latest updates. Next, attendees will explore one ...