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Cruising 

Whether under power or sail, you simply can't beat the feeling of ultimate freedom you get from nosing your boat out of the marina and heading for new shores.

All with the promise of a snug anchorage and a yarn with your shipmates at the end of it.

'Travelling is not just about the destination, it's also about how you get there...'

Candidate sites for Welsh MCZs published
Last week the Welsh Government published its first list of potential Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) for consultation.
Change of charted depths in the Overland Passage
London Array Limited (LAL) would like to draw the yachting community and other users of the Thames Estuary attention to the following
Port Chantereyne
Up to a 20% discount for RYA members visiting Port Chantereyne in Cherbourg.
Cruise in Company to Derry - Londonderry
RYA Scotland and MalinWaters invite you to join a ‘Cruise in Company’ 30 June to 7 July 2012.
Cruiser racing - part 6 - Yachts and equipment
As well as a skipper, the race organiser has a responsibility to ensure that boats are suitable and appropriately equipped and crewed to race.
RYA committee vacancies
The RYA provides a robust, articulate and intelligent voice to represent recreational boating. It is the partnership of members, working together with staff, which gives that voice its strength.
Red diesel: Government recognises RYA objection to amended declaration
Government has confirmed that it has no intention to make it unlawful for red diesel bought in the UK to be used outside UK territorial waters.
Red diesel: MBM and PBO magazines interview the RYA's Gus Lewis on red diesel
RYA Head of Government Affairs Gus Lewis answers questions in a video interview from MBM and PBO magazines.
Conspicuity of LEDs for navigation
How effective are new lighting technologies when used with methods of enhancing visual imaging?

Latest News

First Torchbearer for Olympic Torch Relay announced
First Torchbearer for Olympic Torch Relay announced
Three time Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie to start the 70 day relay...
Unique Olympic history captured
Unique Olympic history captured
Olympic Gold Medallist from the 1948 London Games, David Bond, meets Ben Ainslie
The Boat Project officially launches Collective Spirit
The Boat Project officially launches Collective Spirit
A floating collage of memories created by The Boat Project

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