RYA Join Call to End Water Pollution
The RYA have announced their support for the Surfers Against Sewage manifesto: The End Sewage Pollution Manifesto. The charity has joined 12 leading organisations directly interested in water quality, including Swim England and British Canoeing, in signing the document. Last
Getting Afloat
Whatever way you choose to do it, just make sure you get afloat. Kids love it, parents relax away from the stresses of daily life and the world seems a simpler place. Paul Glatzel discusses various ways of getting started
Cruise Your Way to Instructor Level
It’s about how you react to people and how you debrief – your natural ability to teach. I didn’t really enjoy college and I looked at teachers and thought, ‘I could never do that’, but now it’s all fallen into
The Green Blue Calls on Powerboaters to #GoGreenFor2019
‘It is in everyone’s interest to protect the natural environment, which supports recreational boating, and to ensure that the growth of the sport is sustainable.’Fresh air, community spirit, a sense of accomplishment and a tangible difference to your local beach
Getting Rescued
As with anything, a bit of planning goes a long way.… the best rescue is the one you never have.Incidents happen rarely, but those that do happen are often avoidable …Still too many callouts for lifeboats are to avoidable incidents.
Keeping a Balanced Approach
Newer boats may be fitted with auto-levelling systems that adjust trim to set your boat up without your input.How we can adjust trim will depend on the set-up of the boat. Paul Glatzel explains the meaning and importance of trimming
Rafting Etiquette
If you’ve kept communication open with the inside boat, there should be no surprises when they want to head off.You may be happy having heels or soles that could mark on your deck, but it’s only polite to walk quietly
RYA, Industry Representatives and HMRC Discuss Red Diesel Situation
RYA, Industry Representatives and HMRC Discuss Red Diesel Situation Following the ruling by the European Union Court of Justice against the UK’s use of red diesel by private pleasure craft, representatives from the boating community and boating industry – the
RYA to cease as UK national authority for powerboat racing
The RYA has today written to the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), the international federation for Powerboat Racing, to inform them that it will no longer act as national authority for powerboat racing in the UK with effect from 01 January
OverBoard Offer Discounts for RYA Members
RYA member reward partners OverBoard are offering RYA members large discounts for 2018 across their range of waterproof products. Members can now enjoy 30% off selected OverBoard products, with an exclusive 40% discount for accredited members. OverBoard produce an extensive
New RYA Weather Handbook Out Now
New RYA Weather Handbook Out Now The new edition of the RYA Weather Handbook is available now and purchasers can enjoy a special bundle discount of 25% if they buy both the print and e-book versions together. The new
World Powerboat Championship Returning to London
H2O Racing have confirmed that London will host a round of the 2018 UIM F1H2O World Powerboat Championship in June. The news marks a welcome return of Formula 1 powerboat racing to the country’s capital for the first time in
HMRC Lodges Defence with Court of Justice over Red Diesel
HMRC Lodges Defence with Court of Justice over Red Diesel Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has informed the RYA that it has lodged its defence of Case 503/17 with the Court of Justice of the European Union. The
Red Diesel Controls in Belgium Remain Suspended
Red Diesel Controls in Belgium Remain Suspended The RYA has secured confirmation from the Belgian Ministry of Finance that controls in Belgium for red diesel remain suspended until further notice. It remains to be seen what action, if any, the
RYA Reminds Boaters to Get Alarmed
RYA Reminds Boaters to Get Alarmed The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) recently published its report following an investigation into the fatal accident that occurred on board the motor cruiser Vasquez. Last November, the owner of the 7.75m motor cruiser fell unconscious after
Honda RYA Youth RIB Championships
'The Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship national final winners in 2015 were presented with brand-new RIBs for their clubs.' ‘Many of the kids who compete in the Championship go on to contribute hugely to their clubs as volunteers and in
