South West

Victorious Polkerris Pirates start T15 season with a bang

Victorious Polkerris Pirates start T15 season with a bang: Young windsurfers begin the 2013 Team 15 competition season

RYA unveils new prepaid MasterCard®: Great new member benefit...

Remember: wear your kill cord: The kill cord is there to protect you.

Marina events boost confidence: RYA Active Marina events make a good start to the season in the south west

SW clubs and centres are signing up for PTBO: The weekend of 18/19 May will see the Push The Boat Out event for 2013

Complete the Sports Club Survey and win great prizes

Complete the Sports Club Survey and win great prizes: Help Sport and Recreation Alliance to get best deal for grassroots sports clubs

Team15 Ambassadors inspire kids to windsurf

Team15 Ambassadors inspire kids to windsurf: South-west Team15 ambassadors appointed

SW success at RYA Youth National Championships

SW success at RYA Youth National Championships: Podium places for four young SW sailors at the RYA Youth National Championships

RYA Youth National Championships 2013 to go ahead

RYA Youth National Championships 2013 to go ahead: The RYA Youth National Championships 2013 will go ahead at Largs Sailing Club

Bristol Channel 'Blue Book' published: The Bristol Channel Yachting Association has published the latest edition of its handbook

One week left to enter the RYA Youth National Championships 2013

One week left to enter the RYA Youth National Championships 2013: Enter online now for the RYA’s premier youth racing event of 2013

Do you catch shellfish, use pots or tow fishing gear?

Do you catch shellfish, use pots or tow fishing gear?: If so changes to the byelaws in the south west may affect you.

Calling all young sailors and budding actors

Calling all young sailors and budding actors: Could you be a star of the big screen?

Yacht Clubs of Weymouth receive LOCOG Olympic Legacy equipment

Yacht Clubs of Weymouth receive LOCOG Olympic Legacy equipment: RYA Competition Manager delivers a set of Championship race marks to the Yacht Clubs of Weymouth

Rules courses and seminars: Clubs all over the south west are making the most of the Rules courses and presentations available free of charge from the RYA.

Grant helps military families to join in with sailing fun

Grant helps military families to join in with sailing fun: A Plymouth sailing club has become the first organisation in the south west to receive a Community Covenant grant of almost £30,000 from the Ministry of Defence.

Instructor Training Day: A useful and informative training day at Noss Marine Academy is to be followed by a second in Somerset in March.

RYA briefs peers on Marine Navigation (No. 2) Bill

RYA briefs peers on Marine Navigation (No. 2) Bill

Devizes sailor wins RYA Day Skipper Handbook - Sail prize draw

Devizes sailor wins RYA Day Skipper Handbook - Sail prize draw: Claiming a five day RYA Day Skipper practical course, courtesy of Hamble School of Yachting...

Saskia Sills named YJA Pantaenius Young Sailor of the Year 2012

Saskia Sills named YJA Pantaenius Young Sailor of the Year 2012: RYA Regional Young Sailor of the Year winners awarded

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...

‘Sir Ben’ heads sailing names recognised in New Year Honours

‘Sir Ben’ heads sailing names recognised in New Year Honours: Ainslie plus Paralympic gold medallist Helena Lucas among those named in Honours list

Public consultation on Marine Conservation Zones now open

Public consultation on Marine Conservation Zones now open: 31 sites proposed for designation in 2013.

RYA calls for (recreational) boaters' views...

RYA calls for (recreational) boaters' views...: ...on government proposal to give unrestricted power to harbour authorities

Public workshops for south coast marine planning

Public workshops for south coast marine planning: Marine planning for the south coast gets started in 2013 with public workshops.

Vote for Ben Ainslie: Vote Ben as this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year

All Aboard in Bristol: New watersports charity opens its doors in Bristol

RYA Volunteer Awards for SW sailing stalwarts

RYA Volunteer Awards for SW sailing stalwarts: Four south-west volunteers were amongst those recognised at the annual RYA Awards ceremony in London.

Launceston windsurfer picks up SW Young Sailor of the Year award

Launceston windsurfer picks up SW Young Sailor of the Year award: Saskia Sills follows in her brother Sam's wake and brings yet another windsurfing award back to Launceston.

RYA Regional Young Sailor of the Year 2012 winners announced

RYA Regional Young Sailor of the Year 2012 winners announced: The RYA has turned the spotlight on some of this year’s most inspiring young sailors as the 2012 RYA Regional Young Sailor of the Year Award winners are announced.

Five years of Feva Frenzy victory for Fowey

Five years of Feva Frenzy victory for Fowey: Young Fowey sailors keep their unbroken record of wins in the annual Feva Frenzy

Axbridge Animals pipped at the post in T15 Champions Cup

Axbridge Animals pipped at the post in T15 Champions Cup: Bristol windsurfing youngsters are runners-up in national Team15 Champions Cup

RYA OnBoard part of Plymouth Watersports Festival

RYA OnBoard part of Plymouth Watersports Festival: Young people with special needs attended a watersports festival in Plymouth in October.

Honorary Plymouth University Sports Colour for Adrian Kemp

Honorary Plymouth University Sports Colour for Adrian Kemp: The founder of Plymouth Youth Sailing, Adrian Kemp MBE, has been awarded an honorary university sports colour by Plymouth University.

Man overboard workshops 'very enlightening'

Man overboard workshops 'very enlightening': Active Marina workshops are a success at Sutton Harbour

Powerboat instructors go training on the River Dart

Powerboat instructors go training on the River Dart: Powerboat instructors' development day is huge success

Could your club be the best in the UK?: Applications for the title of RYA Club of the Year 2013 are now open.

Champions Crowned at RYA Volvo Zone and Home Country Championships

Champions Crowned at RYA Volvo Zone and Home Country Championships: The RYA Volvo Zone and Home Country Championships concludes across the United Kingdom

Roseland Wave Riders aim for the top: Young St Mawes windsurfers are off to the T15 Champions Cup

Let the Battle Begin...: The RYA Volvo Zone and Home Country Championships begin this weekend across the United Kingdom

All ages take to the water during Plymouth Marine Festival Try Sailing event

All ages take to the water during Plymouth Marine Festival Try Sailing event: Successful taster day is part of the Plymouth Marine Festival

Ladies get Sport England funding for new boats

Ladies get Sport England funding for new boats: Ladies' group at Salcombe Yacht Club gets Sport England funding for new boats

Winds of change in the South Zone as new champions are crowned

Winds of change in the South Zone as new champions are crowned: Axbridge Animals clinch Team15 South Zone title

Sailing Stars of 2012 Set to Inspire at RYA Volvo Zone Championships

Sailing Stars of 2012 Set to Inspire at RYA Volvo Zone Championships: Olympic and Paralympic sailors to visit the RYA Volvo Zone and Home Country Championships as they look to inspire the next generation of British sailors.

Youth Regatta at Rock:Great sailing, team spirit and home-made cakes

Youth Regatta at Rock:Great sailing, team spirit and home-made cakes: OnBoard Cornwall RS Travellers' Series

Windsurf Plymouth awarded £10k by Sport England

Windsurf Plymouth awarded £10k by Sport England: Windsurfing club in Plymouth has launch event for its new equipment

Nominations open for RYA Regional Young Sailor of the Year Award 2012

Nominations open for RYA Regional Young Sailor of the Year Award 2012: Who will be your region's Young Sailor of the Year?

Plymouth Yacht Haven berth holders take part in Eddystone Charity Pursuit

Plymouth Yacht Haven berth holders take part in Eddystone Charity Pursuit: Marina berth holders raise thousands for charity by partipating in this annual event.

Experience AquaX in Cowes this weekend: To celebrate the return of the P1 AquaX Championship to Cowes this weekend, series sponsor Sea-Doo is inviting the Solent jet skiers to come and try its stunning range of personal watercraft.

Sport England money for Clevedon Sailing Club

Sport England money for Clevedon Sailing Club: Clevedon Sailing Club awarded £50,000 from Sport England 'Inspired Facilities' fund

Successful sailing at Gloucestershire School Games

Successful sailing at Gloucestershire School Games: 30 young OnBoard sailors took part in this very successful exhibition event at SCOEC

Siblyback Water Warriors pile on pressure as they aim for national windsurfing final

Siblyback Water Warriors pile on pressure as they aim for national windsurfing final: The battle continues in the South West Zone

Visiting Weymouth during the Games: How to enjoy the Games even if you don't have tickets

Chew Valley Sailing Club pushes the boat out

Chew Valley Sailing Club pushes the boat out: Sailors celebrate at Chew Valley

150 sailors compete in Sail for Gold regatta

150 sailors compete in Sail for Gold regatta: A two-day regatta involving sailors of all ages celebrated Sail for Gold at Helford River Sailing Club

RYA Volvo Team GBR gear up for Youth Worlds action

RYA Volvo Team GBR gear up for Youth Worlds action: RYA Volvo Team GBR begin preparations for the 2012 Four Star Pizza ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships in Dublin

1948 Torch gifted to WPNSA: Sail for Gold's 1948 Sailing Relay finishes in Weymouth

Teamwork at Gloucestershire School Games

Teamwork at Gloucestershire School Games: Youngsters take to the water at Gloucestershire

1948 Sailing Torch to be gifted to WPNSA

1948 Sailing Torch to be gifted to WPNSA: 1948 Sailing Relay ends at WPNSA

Dorset School Games: Sailing and windsurfing both feature strongly in this year's Dorset School Games

Weather doesn't dampen young sailors spirits

Weather doesn't dampen young sailors spirits: Young sailors take to the water at the Plymouth OnBoard Festival

Roseland waveriders make it neck and neck in windsurfing championship

Roseland waveriders make it neck and neck in windsurfing championship: Round two of the South West Team15 Inter-Club Championship

Taster sessions get added Torch bonus: Celebrations at Somerset Youth and Community Sailing Association

Spectacular Torch relay event does Exmouth proud

Spectacular Torch relay event does Exmouth proud: 1948 Sailing Relay leaves Exmouth

Better a bad day on the water than a good day in the office

Better a bad day on the water than a good day in the office: Rebecca Smith reports on a surprise training session at the ICC Salcombe

Recommended Fal Reference Area: Steve Nicholls Port of Falmouth Sailing Association (PoFSA) reports

Torch race of 66 boats lights up Chew Valley Lake

Torch race of 66 boats lights up Chew Valley Lake: Chew Valley Lake SC Sail for Gold

Siblyback Water Warriors triumph in first clash of the season

Siblyback Water Warriors triumph in first clash of the season: Siblyback Water Warriors come out on top

OnBoard kids get taste of Olympic Spirit

OnBoard kids get taste of Olympic Spirit: Youngsters play special part in Olympic Torch Relay

1948 Sailing Relay begins in Torbay: Crowds wave off a 1948 Torch as it begins a special journey to Weymouth

Ben Ainslie presents Helford River Sailing Club with £50,000 from Sport England Inspired Facilities Fund

Ben Ainslie presents Helford River Sailing Club with £50,000 from Sport England Inspired Facilities Fund: Helford River Sailing Club receive Inspired Facilities Funding

Young powerboaters race against the clock

Young powerboaters race against the clock: Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship kicks off in Plymouth

Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship 2012 kicks off in Plymouth

Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship 2012 kicks off in Plymouth: Who will be crowned 2012 Honda RYA Youth RIB Champion?

Sutton Harbour Marina gets active: Sailors and boat-owners enjoyed a special event in Sutton Harbour Marina last Saturday (28 April), when the RYA’s Active Marina Programme came to Plymouth.

South West sailors take part in the Olympic Torch Relay

South West sailors take part in the Olympic Torch Relay: Two sailors from the south west region will be taking part in the Olympic Torch Relay on 22 May, when it reaches the Bristol area.

1948 Sailing Relay - Torbay to Weymouth: In the summer of 1948, a torchbearer ran through Torre Abbey, Torquay, welcoming athletes from 25 nations who were about to compete in the 1948 Olympic Sailing event.

RYA Sailability expand Disability Awareness Training Scheme

RYA Sailability expand Disability Awareness Training Scheme: Does your club want to gain a better understanding of what is involved when working alongside disabled sailors?

Junior powerboat racers head for Plymouth

Junior powerboat racers head for Plymouth: First Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship event kicks off in the South West

St Mawes training and racing weekend attracts 30 teenage sailors

St Mawes training and racing weekend attracts 30 teenage sailors: OnBoard youngsters race at St Mawes

Help shape the future of sailing in England

Help shape the future of sailing in England: How satisfied are you?

Who will be your local sailing hero?: Find out today...

RYA launch new Equality Training videos: Find out how your club can benefit...

Sport England Inspired Facilities Funding-round two opens

Sport England Inspired Facilities Funding-round two opens: Are your facilities in need of refurbishment?

Book onto an RYA Regional Instructor Day

Book onto an RYA Regional Instructor Day: Calling all dinghy, windsurfing, personal watercraft and powerboat instructors

RYA Regional Young Sailor of the Year Award winners announced

RYA Regional Young Sailor of the Year Award winners announced: 2011's inspiring young sailors are recognised

Tom Cunliffe rounds off 'exceptional' day at the marina

Tom Cunliffe rounds off 'exceptional' day at the marina: Portland Marina host Active marina Skippers' and Crews' workshop

"Bacon, eggs and boat handling" at QAB's Ladies Day

"Bacon, eggs and boat handling" at QAB's Ladies Day: QAB hold Ladies Day with the RYA Active Marina Programme

Volunteer Bob joins Sailability SW team: New Regional Organiser for the South West

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

Nominations open for the RYA Regional Young Sailor of the Year Awards 2011

Nominations open for the RYA Regional Young Sailor of the Year Awards 2011: Who will be your RYA Regional Young Sailor of the Year winner?

Marinas across the country launch RYA Active Marina Programme

Marinas across the country launch RYA Active Marina Programme: Make more of your boating with the Active Marina Programme

2011 RYA Sailability Multiclass Regatta-A huge success

2011 RYA Sailability Multiclass Regatta-A huge success: Biggest RYA Sailability Multiclass Regatta yet

Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2011

Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2011: Interview with Cowes Week CEO Stuart Quarrie

I Love Sailing-July's video of the month

I Love Sailing-July's video of the month: And July's video of the month is...

New South West windsurfing champions look forward to national showdown

New South West windsurfing champions look forward to national showdown: Young windsurfers head to final

Are you aware of the Active People Survey?

Are you aware of the Active People Survey?: Thank you to everybody who has already given up their time to take part in the Sport England Active People Survey.

One year to go...: Celebrate the build up to London 2012

Time out on the water with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

Time out on the water with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust: The RYA spent an afternoon with youngsters enjoying a few days of sailing and fun with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust on the Solent.

Apply for 'Inspired Facilities' funding to use at your club

Apply for 'Inspired Facilities' funding to use at your club: £50million for Inspired Facilities

RYA Multi-Class Regatta 2011-final call for entries

RYA Multi-Class Regatta 2011-final call for entries: Sign up for the RYA Sailability Multi-Class Regatta today.

T15 shake-up as Water Warriors beat Wave Riders on home waters

T15 shake-up as Water Warriors beat Wave Riders on home waters: Windsurfers battle it out on the water at Roseland Paddle and Sail.

Plymouth Welcomes Britain's Powerboat Racing Stars

Plymouth Welcomes Britain's Powerboat Racing Stars: Britain’s premier Powerboat racers are preparing for their next instalment of fast-paced competition with just two weeks to go until the Plymouth Grand Prix of the Sea on 16/17 July.

Local Jet-Ski Aces Take on UK's Best In Plymouth

Local Jet-Ski Aces Take on UK's Best In Plymouth: Two of the south west’s top jet-ski racers are preparing to face their biggest ever challenge in just two weeks from now, 16/17 July, when the stars of the new-for-2011 P1 AquaX RYA National Championship arrive in Plymouth

Sailors with disabilities excel at All Aboard Festival

Sailors with disabilities excel at All Aboard Festival: The All Aboard festival is a huge success

Sail for Gold theme for Plymouth's Yealm Passage race

Sail for Gold theme for Plymouth's Yealm Passage race: Plymouth sailing for gold

Clubs and centres unite with Sail for Gold celebrations

Clubs and centres unite with Sail for Gold celebrations: Sailing clubs get into the party spirit

Sign up now for the for the 2011 Sailability Multi-Class Regatta: Sign up today...

Youngsters continue windsurfing rivalry at roadford

Youngsters continue windsurfing rivalry at roadford: Young windsurfers in the South West battle on the water.

Help us save you money: Take part in the Sport and Recreation Alliance Sports Club Survey 2011

Youth windsurfing teams neck and neck after first race

Youth windsurfing teams neck and neck after first race: Team15 kicks off in the South West.

Final few places remain for the 2011 RYA Sealine Southern Motor Cruise

Final few places remain for the 2011 RYA Sealine Southern Motor Cruise: Book your place now...

RYA develops new fact sheets for increasing and developing adult participation

RYA develops new fact sheets for increasing and developing adult participation: Sharing best practice to invigorate and improve activity...

Team15 get into the party spirit: Happy 10th birthday Team15

Do you have any sailing photos or memorabilia from past Olympic and Paralympic Games?

Do you have any sailing photos or memorabilia from past Olympic and Paralympic Games?: Share your memories as part of the RYA Sail for Gold Heritage Exhibition...

Young sailors excel in a 'fantastic event at a great centre'

Young sailors excel in a 'fantastic event at a great centre': Youngsters enjoy windy team racing at South Cerney Outdoor Education Centre

Check out the first 'I Love Sailing' winning video of the month

Check out the first 'I Love Sailing' winning video of the month: And the winner is...

Calling all sailors-your sport needs you

Calling all sailors-your sport needs you: If you get a call, please stay on the line.

St Mawes host first OnBoard festival of 2011

St Mawes host first OnBoard festival of 2011: The OnBoard festival season kicks off at St Mawes.

Show us why you love sailing on video and win great prizes

Show us why you love sailing on video and win great prizes: Calling all sailors, windsurfers and budding film-makers…

Olympic sailors help grant wish for Felix at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show

Olympic sailors help grant wish for Felix at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show: A very special wish granted at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show

Felix gets onboard with Starlight at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show

Felix gets onboard with Starlight at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show: Suprise for a special youngster at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show.

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

People's Millions for local sailing clubs.

People's Millions for local sailing clubs.: Well done to the worthy winners of The People's Millions.

RYA Regional Young Sailor of the Year winners announced

RYA Regional Young Sailor of the Year winners announced: 2010's inspiring young sailors are recognised.

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.

Book your place now for the 2010 RYA Club and Coach Conferences

Book your place now for the 2010 RYA Club and Coach Conferences: Book now for the RYA Club and Coach Conferences.

Gallants' young sailors win by millimeters

Gallants' young sailors win by millimeters: Victory for Gallants Gladiators

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...

Wave riders sail into national final: Roseland Wave Riders windsurf to final.

P1 SuperStock at Southampton Boatshow: 18 Powerboat P1 SuperStock Championship teams turned out in force on Sunday 12th September to showcase the sport of powerboat racing to the thousands of visitors at the PSP Southampton Boat show.

Win a Sail Trim Training Day with the RYA's all new Sail Trim Handbook

Win a Sail Trim Training Day with the RYA's all new Sail Trim Handbook: To celebrate the launch of the all new RYA Sail Trim Handbook – for Cruisers, the book’s author and expert in the art of sail trimming, Rob Gibson, will provide one lucky reader and guest with a one-day training course courtesy of Poole Sailing Ltd.

RYA proposes spending cuts in HM Treasury spending review: e-Border and licensing regimes proposed by RYA in spending review

Ryan wins rookie fleet racing at Port Of Plymouth regatta

Ryan wins rookie fleet racing at Port Of Plymouth regatta: Young sailors enjoy Port of Plymouth Regatta

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

Water Warriors back in contention: Windsurfers battle it out in round three of the South West Team15 Inter-Club Championship.

RYA Sailability Multi Class Regatta - Final call for entries

RYA Sailability Multi Class Regatta - Final call for entries: Get your entry in now...

Youth windsurfing club celebrates first year with 10K grant

Youth windsurfing club celebrates first year with 10K grant: Windsurfing club awarded £10,000 grant.

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

Roseland waveriders win again: Roseland Waveriders hold on to the lead in round two of Team15 Inter-Club Championship.

Keep young sailors race at Helford river

Keep young sailors race at Helford river: Mawes Sailing Club hosts final round of the 2010 Cornwall Travellers Series.

RYA CEO joins Royal Dart's Ladies Afloat to celebrate 10th anniversary

RYA CEO joins Royal Dart's Ladies Afloat to celebrate 10th anniversary: Members celebrate a very successful 10 years

Young Savages clinch victory for Axbridge windsurfers

Young Savages clinch victory for Axbridge windsurfers: Axbridge Animals remain on top in round two of the Team15 Inter-Club Championship.

Lympstone's young powerboaters put on impressive performance in Cornwall

Lympstone's young powerboaters put on impressive performance in Cornwall: Impressive powerboating at the South West regional heat of the Honda RYA Youth Rib Championship.

Boaters urged to observe voluntary no anchor zone in Studland Bay

Boaters urged to observe voluntary no anchor zone in Studland Bay: Increasing number of boats still anchoring in VNAZ could result in the introduction of a mandatory no anchoring zone

Looming exams don't stop young windsurfers

Looming exams don't stop young windsurfers: Windsurfing youngsters in the South West battle it out in the first event of the season.

Wind, rain and a brilliant day for young sailors

Wind, rain and a brilliant day for young sailors: Typical bank holiday weekend weather - high winds and pouring rain – wasn’t enough to stop 15 youngsters having a whale of a time at the Bowmoor Sailing Club OnBoard Inter-club Festival last Saturday (29 May).

Notice to Mariners w/c 1/06/10: The following Notices to Mariners have been notified to the RYA.

New advice on the carriage of emergency distress alerting equipment

New advice on the carriage of emergency distress alerting equipment: The very latest advice from the RYA

Calling all sailors for the RYA Sailability Multi Class Regatta 2010

Calling all sailors for the RYA Sailability Multi Class Regatta 2010: Get your entry in now

Young windsurfers show stamina on hottest day of the year

Young windsurfers show stamina on hottest day of the year: The Croft Farm Flyers snatched victory from their opponents when16 youngsters from two local windsurfing clubs braved high temperatures and shifty winds to compete in the first round of the 2010 T15 windsurfing series.

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

Zapcat Powerboat Racing Season begins in Style

Zapcat Powerboat Racing Season begins in Style: The Blue Chip Newquay Zapcat Grand Prix, the opening event of the 2010 RYA Zapcat National Championship,

Marianne gets more kids windsurfing in the Team15 Inter-Club Championship

Marianne gets more kids windsurfing in the Team15 Inter-Club Championship: Windsurfer Marianne Bryan takes on new role.

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

Equality Action Plan approved: Four year plan sets out actions

RYA Sailability supported by Phil Packer

RYA Sailability supported by Phil Packer: Show your support by supporting Phil

Royal visit marks opening of RYA Portland House and shows support for top youth sailing talent

Royal visit marks opening of RYA Portland House and shows support for top youth sailing talent: HRH The Princess Royal officially opens new RYA facility and takes time to watch young sailors competing in the RYA Volvo Youth National Championships

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'

Team15 windsurf for cancer research: Team15 take part in the Sunrise Sunset challenge.

Graduate Dinghy Association a hit at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show

Graduate Dinghy Association a hit at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show: National Championship winning boats at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show.

Free RIB handling taster sessions with the RYA at RIBEX 2010

Free RIB handling taster sessions with the RYA at RIBEX 2010: Pick up some top tips...

Places still avaliable on RYA Spring Power and Sail Muster 2010

Places still avaliable on RYA Spring Power and Sail Muster 2010: Book your place now...

Brand new Racing Rules book launched at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show: 'RYA The Racing Rules Explained' was launched at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show.

Sailability raffle winner goes home with a boat

Sailability raffle winner goes home with a boat: Lucky visitor wins Sailability raffle at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

National Redwing R249 win Concours d'Elegance at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

National Redwing R249 win Concours d'Elegance at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: Exhibitors awarded at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

RYA launch new Youth and Junior Membership

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

RYA Sailability Marine a popular attraction at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

RYA Sailability Marine a popular attraction at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: Fantastic range of boats for disabled sailors displayed

RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010 as popular as ever

RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010 as popular as ever: Packed with visitors all weekend the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show has been a huge success once more

Top prizes for RYA Volvo Dinghy Show advance booking competition winners

Top prizes for RYA Volvo Dinghy Show advance booking competition winners: Bewl Valley Sailing Club scoops top prize

Day one of RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010 a great success

Day one of RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010 a great success: A packed house of dinghy sailors at Alexandra Palace

Exe Sailing Club are crowned RYA Club of the Year 2010

Exe Sailing Club are crowned RYA Club of the Year 2010: RYA Club of theYear winner announced.

Starters horn marks opening of RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Starters horn marks opening of RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: A show that's an absolute must for all dinghy sailors

Portsmouth Yardstick enters the digital age

Portsmouth Yardstick enters the digital age: Expect big changes when the Portsmouth Numbers are announced at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show, held at Alexandra Palace, London this weekend.

Deepest sympathy at death of RYA training pioneer

Deepest sympathy at death of RYA training pioneer: Bob Bond loses his battle with cancer.

Do these bits really make one of the fastest sail boats on the planet?

Do these bits really make one of the fastest sail boats on the planet?: Come and find out....

International 505 at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

International 505 at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: The latest from the International 505 class.

Rub shoulders with some of the best sailors in the world at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show

Rub shoulders with some of the best sailors in the world at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show: Mingle with the top sailors and pick up top tips to improve your sailing

Brand new Ovington Lark at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: Be the first to see the new Ovington Lark.

Sailing holiday up for grabs at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Sailing holiday up for grabs at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: Visit the Minorca Sailing Stand (B4) to enter the prize draw.

Count down to the world's biggest dinghy show

Count down to the world's biggest dinghy show: Less than a week to go...

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

Whats on offer from exhibitors at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Whats on offer from exhibitors at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: Find out what the exhibitors have in store at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Notices to Mariners w/c 22/02/10: The following Notices to Mariners have been notified to the RYA.

Team15 Change the Rules: New rule changes for inter-club zone championships.

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%

National Exhibition Stage for Carsington Sport and Leisure

National Exhibition Stage for Carsington Sport and Leisure: The latest news from Carsington Sports and Leisure at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

RYA Club of the Year 2010 to be announced at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show: RYA Club of the Year unveiled at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Redwing Dinghy Class show new R249 at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show

Redwing Dinghy Class show new R249 at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show: Don't miss the lastest Redwing Boat at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Sailability Conference a huge success: Packed agenda for conference delegates

Portsmouth Number list to be issued at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Portsmouth Number list to be issued at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: Website and Advisory Group data combined for the first time

Jump OnBoard with the LaserPerformance Pico Mainsail Design Competition

Jump OnBoard with the LaserPerformance Pico Mainsail Design Competition: Design your own sail for the LaserPerformance Pico Mainsail Design Competition.

Exciting activities from LaserPerformance at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Exciting activities from LaserPerformance at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: LaserPerformance have announced a whole host of exciting activities for the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010. (Alexandra Palace, London, 6-7 March)

Musto Performance Skiff Class celebrate 10th birthday at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Musto Performance Skiff Class celebrate 10th birthday at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010 marks 10th birthday of Musto Performance Skiff Class

Olympic Medallist presents new Brightlingsea One Design at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Olympic Medallist presents new Brightlingsea One Design at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: 1976 gold medallist presents new Brightlingsea One Design at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Unique opportunity to get up close and personal with Vestas SailRocket at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Unique opportunity to get up close and personal with Vestas SailRocket at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: Find out about the boat, meet members of the team and what their plans are for the future.

Bryony Shaw to launch National Windsurfing Week at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show

Bryony Shaw to launch National Windsurfing Week at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show: Show your support and take part

Top tips for building your own boat or buying second hand at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Top tips for building your own boat or buying second hand at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: Advice and guidance from the experts

Activate Your Laser Fleet off to a flying start

Activate Your Laser Fleet off to a flying start: Success for the first Activate Your Laser Fleet

Activate Your Laser Fleet off to a flying start: News from the first Activate Your Laser Fleet workshop

Lots in store from RYA Sailability at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Lots in store from RYA Sailability at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: Find out all about RYA Sailability, see the boats and chat with the experts.

Who will win the Concours d'Elegance at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show

Who will win the Concours d'Elegance at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show: Class association exhibitors could be in with a chance of winning the coveted title

Powerboat Racing champions honoured at RYA Gala awards ceremony

Powerboat Racing champions honoured at RYA Gala awards ceremony: 50 of the UK's best powerboat racers claim prizes at ceremony

Spinlock launch new 'zero' sailing vest at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Spinlock launch new 'zero' sailing vest at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: High agility sailing vest launched at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

SailRacer comes to RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

SailRacer comes to RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: Visit SailRacer at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Exciting new products launched at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Exciting new products launched at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: Brand new dinghy sailing products to be launched at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show

What's on at this years RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

What's on at this years RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: A packed agenda at the 2010 show

OK Dinghy Class display new Icebreaker Hull at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

OK Dinghy Class display new Icebreaker Hull at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: OK Class exhibit brand new Icebreaker Hull at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

RYA Instructor Conference a great success

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

Traditional wooden Tideway dinghy exhibits at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show

Traditional wooden Tideway dinghy exhibits at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show: Wooden Tideway dinghy debuts at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

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

Towing skills and City Safety at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Towing skills and City Safety at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: Brush up your towing skills or experience the Volvo XC60's city safety technology at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show

National 12 display Burton winning Dead Cat Bounce at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

National 12 display Burton winning Dead Cat Bounce at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: Be the first to see the Burton winning Dead Cat Bounce on the National 12 class stand.

Week activity holiday in France up for grabs at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Week activity holiday in France up for grabs at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: Fancy winning a week’s get-a-way in Western France?

Windsurfing returns to the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010

Windsurfing returns to the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010: Specialist windsurfing coaching sessions and exhibitors at this years show

Scandinavian Cruiser 20 debuts at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show

Scandinavian Cruiser 20 debuts at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show: Catch a glimpse of the new Scandinavian Cruiser 20.

Book your place now for the RYA Spring Power and Sail Muster 2010

Book your place now for the RYA Spring Power and Sail Muster 2010: 23-25 April, the Muster has something for everyone

Marine Trade Association shows support for youth training programme

Marine Trade Association shows support for youth training programme: Marine Trade Association donate £500 to the OnBoard Scheme.

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.

Solent Skiers take home the Mic Randle Award 2010

Solent Skiers take home the Mic Randle Award 2010: In recognition of their outstanding work and effort in the personal watercraft sector the Solent Skiers Association were presented with the Mic Randle Award 2010 at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show yesterday (10 January).

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

RYA to celebrate Powerboat Racing champions at annual gala dinner

RYA to celebrate Powerboat Racing champions at annual gala dinner: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE to join powerboating champions at gala dinner

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.

Dates for RYA Sail Cruise 2010 announced

Dates for RYA Sail Cruise 2010 announced: Sail the Channel in company with the RYA

Volvo 60 'Kingdom of Bahrain': A hard scenario to predict...

RYA Sailability and Coutts Bank join forces to raise funds for future medal winning talent

RYA Sailability and Coutts Bank join forces to raise funds for future medal winning talent: £35,000 raised for RYA Sailability

Tickets for RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010 avaliable now

Tickets for RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010 avaliable now: Get yours now...

Behind the scenes on board Impossible Dream with Geoff Holt

Behind the scenes on board Impossible Dream with Geoff Holt: Latest programmes from Sailability TV

RYA becomes first ISAF accredited National Training programme

RYA becomes first ISAF accredited National Training programme: RYA presented with first certificate of accreditation from ISAF

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

Optimist sail number 6000 goes to auction

Optimist sail number 6000 goes to auction: Get your bid in...

Coastal Skipper becomes Yachtmaster Coastal

Coastal Skipper becomes Yachtmaster Coastal: Change of name from 1st January 2010

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

Winners of first ever RYA RS Sailing OnBoard Awards announced

Winners of first ever RYA RS Sailing OnBoard Awards announced: New awards recognise OnBoard Officers; Innovation, Commitment and Performance

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

Deadline extended for Portsmouth Yardstick returns

Deadline extended for Portsmouth Yardstick returns: Last call for returns

Notices to Mariners w/c 12/10/09: The following Notices to Mariners have been advised to the RYA:

Windsurfing North Lincs Invaders crowned 2009 Team15 Champions

Windsurfing North Lincs Invaders crowned 2009 Team15 Champions: Champions Cup heads North

Essential date for you diary - RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010 - Its more than just a show

Essential date for you diary - RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010 - Its more than just a show: The only show in the world dedicated to dinghy sailing

One day sailing event leaves kids wanting more

One day sailing event leaves kids wanting more: Sailing event a huge success for local youngsters

Internet forecasting - a general synopsis

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

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport gets OnBoard with local youngsters

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport gets OnBoard with local youngsters: Ben Bradshaw MP tries his hand at dinghy sailing and windsurfing with youngsters down at Lagoon Watersports

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

Support youth sailing with BingoLotto: New lottery to raise funds for the RYA's OnBoard programme.

RYA hunts for new communications officer: Fancy joining the RYA's busy communications team?

Be the first round the mark at the touch of a button

Be the first round the mark at the touch of a button: A new RYA iPhone Application which will help keep you one step ahead of the game on the racecourse.

Ben Ainslie book launch a huge success: Ben Ainslie launches new autobiography at PSP Southampton Boat Show

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

Deja vu at the 2009 Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship Final

Deja vu at the 2009 Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship Final: Aaron Lowther and Steven Curtis claim two in a row

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

Unstoppable Axbridge Animals windsurf to regional triumph

Unstoppable Axbridge Animals windsurf to regional triumph: Axbridge Animals to compete in the National T15 Champions Cup

Wave Riders make it four in a row: Roseland Wave Riders to compete in National Team15 Champions Cup

Cross Border Powerboat Race for Peace and Sport

Cross Border Powerboat Race for Peace and Sport: This weekend Powerboat Racing teams will travel for the Cross Border Powerboat Race for Peace and Sport taking place on Lough Ramor, Virginia, Co Cavan (5th & 6th September 2009).

Lessons to be learnt following tragic accident at Kielder Water

Lessons to be learnt following tragic accident at Kielder Water: MAIB accept recommendations made by RYA following tragic accident.

Cinzano puts the squeeze on Hot Lemon to claim C-T-C win

Cinzano puts the squeeze on Hot Lemon to claim C-T-C win: The Cowes Torquay Cowes legendary Powerboat Race is known as one of the oldest and most demanding endurance challenges in world of powerboat racing and took place over the bank holiday weekend with over 21 entries taking the start flag.

Team Scorpion prepares for the C-T-C: In preparation for the Cowes Torquay Cowes Powerboat Race Shelley took Team Scorpion to Andark Diving Centre to attend the HUET test more commonly known to Powerboat Racers as the “DUNK” test.

Notices to mariners

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston to take on the Famous CTC Powerboat Race

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston to take on the Famous CTC Powerboat Race: Sailing legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnston will compete in the greatest offshore powerboat race in the world: The Cowes-Torquay-Cowes Race on 29 August 2009

Nominations open for RYA Regional Young Sailors of the Year

Nominations open for RYA Regional Young Sailors of the Year: Nominate your young sailor or powerboater now

RYA Sailability Multi Class Regatta heralded a great success by all

RYA Sailability Multi Class Regatta heralded a great success by all: Seventy two boats and 94 sailors take to the water at Rutland for third annual Multi Class Regatta...

Powerboat Racers battle for Needles & Camden Trophies this weekend

Powerboat Racers battle for Needles & Camden Trophies this weekend: This weekend sees the return of the infamous Needles & Camden Trophy Marathon Powerboat Race hosted by the Royal Motor Yacht Club in Poole.

Notices to Mariners w/c 10 August: Notices to Mariners update w/c 10 August

Axbridge Animals win SWN T15 third round

Axbridge Animals win SWN T15 third round: Croft Farm's challenging winds fail to rattle the Animals

Waveriders winning streak continues: The talented young sailors of the Roseland Wave Riders ...

Biggest RYA Sailability regatta to take place at Rutland

Biggest RYA Sailability regatta to take place at Rutland: Some 60 boats and 80 sailors...

RYA and PWP in support of proposed changes to Merchant Shipping Legislation

RYA and PWP in support of proposed changes to Merchant Shipping Legislation: New changes will better protect and give greater clarity on responsibility for all boaters....

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

Cowes Torquay Cowes Licensing Criteria: As the historic Cowes Torquay Cowes race fast approaches please find outlined below the required licensing criteria for this prestigious event.

Investigation in to tragic accident at Kielder Water

Investigation in to tragic accident at Kielder Water: RYA undertaking full investigation in to tragic dinghy sailing accident...

South West’s best RIBsters through to HYR National Final

South West’s best RIBsters through to HYR National Final: Morgan Peach (12) demonstrated outstanding powerboating skills when he triumphed over six other contenders to win the 8-12 age group of the 2009 Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship South West Regional Final.

First Team15 Team Qualify for the 2009 Champions Cup

First Team15 Team Qualify for the 2009 Champions Cup: South East team the Hythe Hotshots are the first team to secure a place at the 2009 Team15 Champions Cup after winning the fourth and final round of the SE Inter Club Championship this weekend (Sunday 4 July).

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...

Great new videos on Sailability TV: View the latest rescue techniques videos on Sailability TV

Bournemouth Ablaze with Zapcat Action: Bournemouth’s bustling beaches played host to rounds 5 & 6 of the Zapcat National championship this weekend, and as hoards of people descended on the beach 26 teams lined up to do battle.