News

Today marks day four of the RYA Youth National Championships in Pwllheli. Following a review of today's conditions and available resources, the competition has continued from 12pm (Thursday 17 April).
In an open letter to the Clean Water Sports Alliance (CWSA), Emma Hardy MP, Defra Minister for Water and Flooding, praises the 11 National Governing Bodies for their ‘tireless advocacy’ in cleaning up ...
Bookings are now open for the 2025 Women On Water Festival. The Women On Water Festival is a one day event which will be hosted by Ballyholme Yacht Club on 31 May and it is designed to give women who ...
We can confirm that an incident took place earlier today (16 April) around 1400 at the RYA Youth Nationals in Pwllheli. Due to quick changing weather conditions a number of sailors were capsized into ...
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with John Minnis Estate Agents as the Title Sponsor for the Northern Ireland Youth Championships. John Minnis Estate Agents have agreed to sponsor ...
The response to applications for the Pathway Club programme has been fantastic and shows the energy across the country to help young people get involved in racing. Due to high demand, we’ll be pausing ...
Supporting the UK’s youth sailing scene and marking the Royal Yachting Association’s 150th anniversary, HRH The Princess Royal attended the RYA Youth National Championships at Plas Heli, Wales, on ...
Aspiring young sailors and windsurfers from across the UK will be competing for honours at the 2025 RYA Eric Twiname Junior Championships. There is still time to take part and with more than 280 ...
The Dragon Series is back! I’m pleased to announce that all of the dates and venues for 2025 have been confirmed so you can add them to your calendar 😊 Run by the RYA Cymru Wales regional committees ...
Excitement is building for Orkney 2025, following a Selection Regatta in Kirkwall Bay on Saturday 12 April, the final stage in a process under way since last summer to coach and identify an Orkney ...
A new brand has been launched by Welsh Sailing to support female sailors, volunteers and coaches - Merched Y Mor, which means Women of the Sea. Announced today (14 April 2025), Merched Y Mor will ...
A new wave of change is emerging in British Sailing as the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) launches The Female Futures Group, dedicated to increasing female participation and unlocking new ...