The RYA Portsmouth Yardstick is a scheme operated jointly by the RYA and its Affiliated clubs. The scheme, used worldwide, is reviewed yearly and amended to keep handicaps up to date, including new ...

Two-time Olympic bronze medallist Wilson won the top award at the Trofeo Princesa Sofia, the prestigious Olympic sailing ...

Lifejacket, buoyancy aid or impact vest? The RYA recommends that you wear a lifejacket or buoyancy aid unless you’re sure you don’t need to. Choosing and wearing the right type for your activity can ...

Laura Cowan never imagined that a search for quality time with her son would set her on a course towards a lifelong passion for sailing. Now, as Commodore of Prestwick Sailing Club (SCIO) and an ...

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) provides a framework for the use of the oceans. The convention defines the territorial limits a country can claim and whether a vessel is ...

A unique training day took place at Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club in March 2025, bringing together female powerboat drivers and dinghy sailors aged between 37 and 75. The RYA Women on Water ...

BUPA are proud to partner with the Royal Yachting Association – and to celebrate the start of the sailing season, they are giving RYA members and sailing enthusiasts something special to look forward ...

A volunteer at Llangorse Sailing Club has been presented with an RYA Cymru Wales Impact Award for inspiring others to enjoy the sport. Lorina Walden from the border town of Kington is a dinghy sailing ...

Bookings are now open for the 2025 Women On Water Festival. The Women On Water Festival is a one day event which will be hosted by Ballyholme Yacht Club on 31 May and it is designed to give women who ...

A new wave of change is emerging in British Sailing as the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) launches The Female Futures Group, dedicated to increasing female participation and unlocking new ...

Today marks day four of the RYA Youth National Championships in Pwllheli. Following a review of today's conditions and available resources, the competition has continued from 12pm (Thursday 17 April).