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Information & Advice 

Practical advice and guidance on all aspects of boating.

Legal Advice
The Legal Team offers first-aid legal advice to personal members includes such marine-related matters as VAT, disputes with boat dealers, brokers or suppliers of goods or services and insurance issues
Buying or Selling a Boat
The Legal Team has produced a Sale and Purchase Pack, available to RYA members, providing advice, guidance, publications, documentation and practical help on all aspects of buying and selling
Clubs & Class Associations
The Legal Team provides specialist advice to clubs and class association on constitution issues, management, premises, licensing, discrimination, insurance issues and boating activities
Planning & Environment
Practical resources for clubs and boaters on caring for the environment and keeping on the right side of planning laws
Regulations & Safety
Helping you to stay safe on the water with information on relevant regulations and safety guidance
Boating Abroad
Make the most of your boating abroad; information on ICCs, chartering, customer formalities and more
Racing
We provide support and training for race officials and work hard to ratify and clarify racing rules.
Child Protection
Information and guidance for anyone involved in sailing, windsurfing and powerboating for children and young people. 

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