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MAIB confirm carbon monoxide poisoning in Lake Windermere tragedy

MAIB confirm carbon monoxide poisoning in Lake Windermere tragedy: MAIB issues Safety Bulletin following fatal carbon monoxide poisoning.

Increased solar activity this year could affect marine navigation

Increased solar activity this year could affect marine navigation: As the sun enters its most active phase there will be an impact on the availability and performance of GNSS.

Visit the RYA at the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show

Visit the RYA at the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show: A whole host of activities, launches and winners...

RYA launches new 'RYA Classifieds' powered by boats.com

RYA launches new 'RYA Classifieds' powered by boats.com: Introducing the new portal for buying and selling your boat online...

Safety alert for Crewfit 290N advanced lifejacket

Safety alert for Crewfit 290N advanced lifejacket: The alert refers to the Crewfit 290N only and only those with certain serial numbers may be affected.

Tis the season... to check your lifejacket

Tis the season... to check your lifejacket: Now is the perfect time to give your lifejacket the once over and check that it is fit to look after you says Stuart Carruthers, RYA Cruising Manager.

RYA e-canal Ltd IW Training Conference 2013

RYA e-canal Ltd IW Training Conference 2013: Book your place now

RYA gets article removed from Recreational Craft Directive revision

RYA gets article removed from Recreational Craft Directive revision: Proposed article on harmonising watercraft licences at EU level removed.

Scotland’s Boat Show - Kip Marina: From Friday 12 to Sunday 14 Scotland’s Boat Show 2012 takes place at Kip Marina and the RYA will be there.

New figures show increase in people choosing boating

New figures show increase in people choosing boating: 3.2 million people are taking part

Impact of HMRC announcement on red diesel: Gus Lewis provides further clarification on what the impact of the proposed legislation would actually be and sets out our concerns over HMRC’s proposal.

RYA advice on HMRC red diesel announcement

RYA advice on HMRC red diesel announcement: Your questions answered on the recent HMRC red diesel announcement.

Government’s £1 billion financial commitment to Canal & River Trust

Government’s £1 billion financial commitment to Canal & River Trust: £1 billion of Government help will be given to the new waterways charity The Canal & River Trust.

What's on from the RYA at the PSP Southampton Boat Show

What's on from the RYA at the PSP Southampton Boat Show: We take you on a tour of the RYA stand at this years PSP Southampton Boat Show

RYA eBooks – they’re coming!: Download your free app now.

RYA CEO experiences the Midlands Inland Waterways

RYA CEO experiences the Midlands Inland Waterways: As she embarks on her RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman course...

RYA and BMF focus on Inland Waterways at Parliamentary Reception

RYA and BMF focus on Inland Waterways at Parliamentary Reception: With keynote speaker Gavin Shuker MP...

Olympic Boat Party to join 2012 celebrations

Olympic Boat Party to join 2012 celebrations: Sign up for Britain's biggest waterborne street party.

New Green Blue award for Environmental Excellence – Call for nominations

New Green Blue award for Environmental Excellence – Call for nominations: Get your nominations in now

DEFRA issue consultation document on proposed changes to British Waterways

DEFRA issue consultation document on proposed changes to British Waterways: RYA to give views on proposals...

Opportunity to input on review of antifouling paints in Inland Waterways

Opportunity to input on review of antifouling paints in Inland Waterways: Call for information...

London 2012 tickets now on sale: Six week window to apply for Olympic tickets starts today

2010 National Watersports Survey shows increase in participation by sailing enthusiasts

2010 National Watersports Survey shows increase in participation by sailing enthusiasts: Sailing enthusiast figures up by 6.8% compared to 2009...

The Green Blue officially launch new Green Guide for Clubs

The Green Blue officially launch new Green Guide for Clubs: Full of practical advice for clubs to make environmental improvements...

Changes to issuing criteria of ICC: RYA now be able to issue ICC to nationals of non-UNECE countries and USA and Canadian nationals...

Government announce phased approach for new waterways charity

Government announce phased approach for new waterways charity: Environment Agency's navigable waterways to transfer in 2015/6...

Fantastic new offers for RYA members: Including discounts on magazine subscriptions, chandlery and 2011 holidays...

Countdown to RYA Volvo Dinghy Show starts with a bang

Countdown to RYA Volvo Dinghy Show starts with a bang: Legendary dinghy sailor 'Chips' Howarth sets the clock ticking...

Be one of the first to get your hands on the new RYA kids publication 'Go Green!'

Be one of the first to get your hands on the new RYA kids publication 'Go Green!': Special members discount of 20% until 24th December...

HRH The Princess Royal presents RYA Awards to boatings unsung heroes

HRH The Princess Royal presents RYA Awards to boatings unsung heroes: Volunteers are recognised by HRH The Princess Royal.

Government gives go ahead for a national trust for the waterways

Government gives go ahead for a national trust for the waterways: A 'national trust' for the waterways

The Green Blue congratulates online toolkit users

The Green Blue congratulates online toolkit users: Certificates presented at celebratory luncheon..

New look and new features for The Green Directory

New look and new features for The Green Directory: With more information than ever before...

Happy 5th Birthday to The Green Blue: Friends, supporters and ambassadors join The Green Blue team to celebrate 5th birthday...

Tom Cunliffe to be key note speaker at The Green Blue annual conference in Glasgow

Tom Cunliffe to be key note speaker at The Green Blue annual conference in Glasgow: Conference comes to Scotland for the first time

RYA announces new Training Manager: Falk to take helm of RYA Training

RYA achieve the Preliminary Level of the Equality Standard for Sport: UK Sport acknowledges achievement of the RYA

The Green Blue launch new website: New and improved with new content and layout updates

James Stuart is new RYA Scotland Chief: Looking forward to building the reputation and popularity of sailing and boating in Scotland

RYA launches new Partner Programme: Easier way to earn commission with the new, free, Partner Programme

National Family Week 2010 - Be part of it

National Family Week 2010 - Be part of it: How can you get involved?

RYA reviews DEFRA's Inland Waterway strategy

RYA reviews DEFRA's Inland Waterway strategy: 'Waterways for Everyone'

RYA launch new Youth and Junior Membership

RYA launch new Youth and Junior Membership: New RYA membership category launched.

RYA welcomes new CEO: Sarah Treseder takes the helm...

New figures show increasing numbers of people choosing boating and watersports in 2009

New figures show increasing numbers of people choosing boating and watersports in 2009: Figures rise by 26%

RYA Instructor Conference a great success

RYA Instructor Conference a great success: Some 200 Instructors from across the world attended the annual Yachtmaster Conference

Official handover of new RYA Portland House

Official handover of new RYA Portland House: Sutton Harbour Group and South West RDA officially hand over the keys

Video: Training Centres at LIBS: Find out what RYA Training Centres have to offer with footage from the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show.

RYA and NSSA combine forces for youth sailing

The RYA and the National Schools Sailing Association (NSSA) have agreed to combine forces to encourage more young people into sailing by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the presence of HRH The Princess Royal today (Wednesday 13 January).

Carr receives Special Award from YJA: In recognition of his contribution to sailing and boating

Expert advice on hand at the Working with Water book launch

Expert advice on hand at the Working with Water book launch: Ever fancied turning your passion for boating into a full time job? If the answer is yes, but you’ve never been sure how to go about it, fear not, the RYA has published a brand new book entitled Working with Water which tackles this issue and will be launched at the London Boat Show on January 16.

Falk takes helm as chief cruising instructor

Falk takes helm as chief cruising instructor: Falks delighted to be appointed to the prestigious role

RYA to launch new dedicated Instructor membership

RYA to launch new dedicated Instructor membership: Exclusive discounts for Instructor members

A 'What's On' from the RYA at the London Boat Show

A 'What's On' from the RYA at the London Boat Show: The RYA has announced an action packed week of activity for the Tullet Prebon London International Boat Show 2010, from expert talks and prestigious award ceremonies to great member offers and competitions.

Video: Fishing Afloat: Ever fancied taking up deep sea fishing but never quite had the knowhow to tackle the practicalities?

RYA Regional Young Sailors Announced: RYA Regional Young Sailors for 2009 have been announced.

RYA Volunteering Awards: Volunteers outstanding achievements recognised at the RYA AGM

The Green Blue's annual conference heralded a great success

The Green Blue's annual conference heralded a great success: Seventy five delegates attended The Green Blue's annual conference held in London

Success at Labour Party Conference: Speaking from the Labour Party Conference in Brighton today, Thursday 1 October, Gus Lewis, RYA Head of Legal & Government Affairs reported that the RYA’s attendance at the conference had been a huge success.

Internet forecasting - a general synopsis

Internet forecasting - a general synopsis: The weather - do we have too much information now?

Book now for The Green Blue conference 2009

Book now for The Green Blue conference 2009: With keynote speaker Sir Keith Mills

Get some synergy with the RYA and Honda: Great new member benefit

RYA challenges stop and search powers of UKBA Customs Cutters

RYA challenges stop and search powers of UKBA Customs Cutters: RYA members falling victim to 'stop and search' raids at sea

Competition winners show support for RYA

Competition winners show support for RYA: RYA's boat show competition winners announced

The Green Blue pick up inaugural green award from PBO

The Green Blue pick up inaugural green award from PBO: The Green Blue clinches first PBO Green Award

RYA Club of the Year Award 2010 applications open

RYA Club of the Year Award 2010 applications open: Dee Caffari post first application at the Southampton Boat Show

Winners of The Green Blue photography competition announced

Winners of The Green Blue photography competition announced: Mike Golding and Dee Caffari announce winners of The Green Blue's 'The Good, The Bad and The Funny' photography competition

2009 Lionel Monk Award introduced Green criteria

2009 Lionel Monk Award introduced Green criteria: Caulden Boat Builders claim coveted Lionel Monk Award

Website competition winner announced: Lucky winner of a Panasonic Lumix FT1 waterproof camera; ideal out on the water....

Alcohol Licensing - Minor Variations: The Minor Variations procedure finally makes it way onto the Statute books....but not in its original form.

Equality Bill & Age Discrimination: The Government's Equality Bill is making its way through Parliament. The Bill has implications for clubs. The Government is currently consulting on Age Discrimination under the Bill and it is imperative that clubs be aware of how its measures may affect them.

Alcohol Retailing Code - Consultation: The Government is currently consulting on its proposed Alcohol Retailing Code, the objective of which is to ensure responsible retailing of alcohol.

Common position on Inland Waterways agreed

Common position on Inland Waterways agreed: RYA and other representative organisations have agreed a joint position statement outlining their aspirations for the future promotion of Inland Waterways...