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HRH The Princess Royal champions youth sailing at RYA’s 150th Anniversary Youth Nationals

15 Apr 25

Young racers and volunteers receive a royal visitor at Plas Heli

The RYA Foundation supports projects to enable more people to access the water

The RYA Foundation is helping to open access to the water

14 May 25

Sailability support for safer boating

12 May 25

Fund Britain's Waterways sends message to Westminster

08 May 25

Reflections On Water

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Reflections on Water is about all the people, clubs and communities who make our waters so vibrant while addressing the barriers that prevent others from joining in.

About the RYA

The Royal Yachting Association is the national governing body for dinghy, motor and sail cruising, all forms of sail racing, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing and personal watercraft, and is a leading representative body for inland waterways cruising in the UK.

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The International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft is intended to provide evidence of competence when requested by officials in foreign countries. It is historically known as the International Certificate of Competence.