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Current Affairs

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

As the representative voice of boating the RYA follows clear principles which are set out in the RYA Manifesto.

Marine licensing: Dredging: RYA lobbying to ensure that the new requirement to obtain a marine licence for maintenance dredging from April 2012 is proportionate

Formation of new waterways charity: RYA broadly supportive of new waterways charity.

EC infringement proceedings against the UK: Over continued use of marked 'red' diesel.

Belgian authorities' fining of UK boaters: The RYA is challenging the validity of Belgian authorities’ actions under EU law.

eBorders: The RYA has serious concerns over proposed e-Borders programme

Possible restrictions on anchoring in Strangford Lough: RYA contends that there is a lack of robust scientific evidence to support anchoring ban.

Coastguard modernisation: RYA working to ensure that current service levels are maintained and improved.

Marine Conservation Zones: RYA working to ensure that recreational boating's interests are considered.

Possible SAC Studland-Portland: RYA responding to public consultation on possible Special Area of Conservation Studland-Portland.

Wind energy: RYA focused on the safety of navigation in and around wind farms.

Alcohol and boating: The RYA will continue to resist badly drafted legislation.

Marine licensing: Fee structure: RYA concerned that current MMO licence fees are not proportionate or appropriate.

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RYA Manifesto

ImageLink The RYA follows clear principles in working to defend your rights of public navigation