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A volunteer who has dedicated more than two decades of his retirement to Cardigan Bay Watersports has received an RYA Cymru Wales Impact Award. Stephen Wood, aged 83, has been involved since the ...
Sunshine and breeze made for an action packed weekend of racing at the Welsh Regional Junior Championships in Pembrokeshire. The event was hosted with Dale Yacht Club, Celtic Sea Watersports and ...
As a well-known and well-loved face within the sailing community, Matt Toynbee made a far-reaching impact felt personally by many. RYA Scotland is honoured to have felt Matt’s positive influence first ...
Over 70 talented young sailors came together at Loch Lomond Sailing Club over the weekend [21-22 June], for some close racing and experience building at RYA Scotland’s 2025 Youth and Juniors ...
RYA CEO Sara Sutcliffe spent three days in early June touring sailing clubs and centres across the North West and North East of England, meeting with volunteers, instructors and sailors to hear ...
Committee members from Christchurch SC and Notts County SC will share their success (and challenges). In addition we will hear from marine finance expert Joe Dalton from Salt Finance, and Dominic ...
The RYA's training courses and qualifications are recognised and respected all over the world. With more than 2,400 recognised training centres across 58 different countries and more than 100 courses, ...
When Vanessa Weedon-Jones arrived at Hunts Sailing Club in Cambridgeshire over ten years ago, she asked a simple question: “Can we start a women’s group?” That question, and the club’s immediate ‘yes’ ...
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 ...
Powerboating enthusiast Rob Ingram has received an RYA Cymru Wales Impact Award for his commitment to activities on the water in Cardiff and beyond. Rob supports both Cardiff Bay Yacht Club and The ...
Entries are now open for a brand-new event – the RYA Junior Club Championships – created to celebrate the energy, skill and spirit of junior club racing across the UK.