Equality, diversity and inclusion

We welcome your thoughts, Let our representation team know your views and concerns on our current issues.      

Recreational boating in the UK has a long established tradition of self-reliance and individual responsibility. Consequently, we continue to enjoy relative freedom to pursue our boating activities, but this freedom cannot be taken for granted.

Today, our coastal waters and inland waterways face increasing pressure from competing commercial, environmental and leisure interests.

For these reasons, it is vital that recreational boating interests are represented effectively to ensure that Government, in all its forms, takes full account of our activities when balancing competing interests.

Read the RYA's stance.

Sustainability

Learn more about how to make your boating more sustainable with practical advice and resources for clubs and boaters.

Issues that we are working on for you
Marine licensing

Current marine license applications that the RYA is responding to on behalf of our members

 
Planning

Planning issues that the RYA team is responding to on behalf of our members

 
External affairs

The RYA works to ensure that legislators, regulators and other authorities understand, and take account of, recreational boating activity.

 
Affiliated club support

Find out more about the latest advice and guidance for affiliated clubs.

 
UKHO paper chart production

UKHO has set out its transition plan for a fully digital chart portfolio by end of 2026

 
RYA policy committees

External Affairs and Cruising Committee is responsible for policy, advice and services relating to motor and sail cruising.

Latest updates
30 Apr 24

RYA forms an alliance with six other sports to promote clean open water

A canal boat is travelling past a motor boat on a river.
Fund Britain’s Waterways plan weekend of activity
04 Apr 24
British Canoeing's chief executive Ashley Metcalfe with Kim Leadbeater MP (left) and Tracey Crouch MP (right)
Outdoors for All: 42 organisations speak for ‘millions of people’
07 Mar 24
A sail boat on the water on a sunny day
Call for feedback on current Aids to Navigation
01 Mar 24