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Protect our playground

The rights to our waters. The future of our waters.

The open water, the blue spaces, this is where we belong.

It's where we find joy, connection, and purpose but the activities we love are under threat.

Our freedom to navigate and our right to cruise is continually facing excessive regulation and unjustifiable rising costs.

Meanwhile pollution, waste and the spread of invasive species puts the places we enjoy at risk.

Together, through our powerful community, we’re championing a culture where freedom, safety and sustainability goes hand in hand. Because when we all take responsibility, we keep the water wild, open, and ours.

Representing you

Using the power of our collective voice, identity and influence to make sure we are heard.

Driving change

Tackling challenges through action, partnerships and education.

Protecting tomorrow's waters

Safeguarding boating for the next generation.

RS Sailing announced as Official Partner of RYA Connected

Inspiring the future of sailing leadership through RYA Connected

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RYA Northern Ireland Launches “We’re All In” to Inspire New Volunteers Across Clubs

RYA Northern Ireland has launched the next round of its We’re All In programme, helping sailing and boating clubs attract new volunteers, celebrate existing ones, and strengthen their communities ahead of the 2026 season.

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RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show

Launch into the new season at the 2026 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show

Tickets available now – RYA members and children aged 15 and under go free!

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Your Voice Matters: Reflection’s On Water Survey Now Open

Have your say in shaping the future of life on the water

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LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES Project Wins Prestigious World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Impact Award

Recognised for restoring and protecting vulnerable seagrass meadows

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Rory Strikes Gold at Inaugural World Abilitysport Beach Games

The Stewarton sailor has added anorther international title to his collection

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RYA water quality

Explore guidance, partnerships, reporting and our manifestos.

The clean water sports alliance

A coalition of national governing bodies representing almost a million members, elite athletes and those who love to get on the water

RYA representation

Explore work around marine licensing, policy committees, planning and government lobbying.

The MCA sport and pleasure code of practice

The RYA is representing our network to ensure changes are reflective of the industry

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Join us in protecting our playground - so we can all continue to explore, enjoy and thrive on the water.

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The Green Blue

Information on the Green Blue and elements of sustainability.

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