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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 current and future generations.

Members of the Clean Water Sports Alliance

Taking action for clean water

RYA forms an alliance with six other sports to promote clean open water

RYA representation

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

House of parliament on the river

Consultation outcome published on proposed EPIRB and PLB registration rules

New regulations will introduce mandatory PLB registration 

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Water Minister urged to embed stronger protection in Water Reform Bill

CWSA react to Water Reform White Paper

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New MCA Sport and Pleasure Code of Practice to begin a phased introduction

RYA reaction and timeline of activity following new announcements

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Green Blue

The Green Blue is the RYA's environmental awareness programme created to inspire sustainable, recreational boating for cleaner healthier waters! Find out more on environmental issues, best sustainable boating practice and access a range of resources.