You're at the heart of our work

From offering people from all backgrounds the opportunities to get afloat, to campaigning on the critical boating issues that matter to you, as an RYA member, you’re at the very heart of our work.

Thanks to your support this year...

52,000 children experienced sailing

29,000 people joined their local sailing club

1,900 people with disabilities got afloat each month

We inspired people from all backgrounds to experience the benefits of being on the water:

52,000 children from across the UK had their first experience of sailing with OnBoard.
More than 29,000 people became members of local clubs in the UK
1,900 people with disabilities got afloat with Sailability each month.
Around 270,000 people across the globe have taken an RYA Training qualification.
Over 1,200 youth and junior sailors attended British Youth Sailing events including the Youth Nationals.

We protected our playground and promoted positive action:

Over 1600 boaters have already made The Green Blue Boating Pledge, to respect, protect and enjoy our waters, and more Pledges continue to be made.
Over 2500 boaters educated on Anchoring and Mooring with Care to help protect our seabed habitats.
Over 5000 visits annually to The Green Blue Environmental Facilities Directory, helping the boating community to locate their nearest facilities including; pump out stations, waste & recycling points, flare disposal points.
17 University Sailing Clubs from across the UK completed the RYA Green Blue’s University Sailing Sustainability Challenge, collectively completing over 70 actions to make their sailing activities more sustainable.