The Portsmouth Yardstick (PY) system remains one of the most widely used and effective methods for ensuring competitive racing across different boat classes. An enjoyable and rewarding race experience ...

It with great sadness that we hear of the passing of Andrew Cassell, a remarkable force for good withing our sailing community. Andy passed away in Cowes after a short illness, a place he called home ...

On Tuesday 25 February, Stuart McMillan MSP led a Member’s Debate in Scottish Parliament, giving other MSPs an opportunity to discuss proposals from Peel Ports Ltd to introduce a Conservancy Fee in ...

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 ...

Northern Irish sailors and volunteers were recognised for their recent successes at the Ards and North Down Sports Awards. The event, which was held at Clandeboye Lodge Hotel on 21 March, featured ...

A double bill for the British Keelboat League at opposite ends of the UK saw 22 teams competing at sold out events in Scotland and on the south coast. Conditions over the weekend (22-23 March 2025) ...

A team from the Royal Thames Yacht Club has won the Prince Philip Trophy after claiming victory at the 2025 RYA/UKTRA National Team Racing Championship. Hosted for the first time in the event’s ...

The inspirational founder of a watersports centre in Pembrokeshire has been presented an RYA Cymru Wales Impact Award in recognition of her work to make activities afloat accessible and inclusive for ...

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 ...

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 ...

Recruits selected to join the 2025 British Sailing Keelboat Academy have been making the most of training weekends to develop their teamwork, boat handling and racing. Coaches for the squad have been ...

Leading up to the withdrawal of Admiralty charts, we go back to basics and explain what Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are and how they feed into our electronic chart systems (ECS). We use ...