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Cruising 

Whether under power or sail, you simply can't beat the feeling of ultimate freedom you get from nosing your boat out of the marina and heading for new shores.

All with the promise of a snug anchorage and a yarn with your shipmates at the end of it.

'Travelling is not just about the destination, it's also about how you get there...'

MCZ Update
The English Regional Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Projects have recently published their Third Progress Reports.
RYA responds to proposed modernisation of the Coastguard service.
RYA makes it absolutely clear that all Coastguard services that are currently delivered must continue at the same level and are improved.
Radar
How has digital radar developed and what benefits does it offer us?
Taking ground
In Brittany, big boats sail straight in to the harbour at half-ebb...
Temporary changes to Shipping Forecast times
Temporary changes to the Shipping Forecast schedule in April 2011
MCZs: latest progress reports
Draft MCZs have been identified but nothing is set in stone at this stage.
Buoy hopping
Buoy hopping is a very useful skill to employ in a narrow, well lit channel or estuary.
Mooring in a marina
Coming into a marina berth requires extra care because there are moored boats and vessels moving around in close quarters.
RYA concerns over west of Wight windfarm site
Proposed site poorly located from a wider navigational perspective...

Latest News

Final few places avaliable for RYA Sail Cruise 2011
Final few places avaliable for RYA Sail Cruise 2011
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RYA responds to MCA consultation on modernisation of the Coastguard service
RYA responds to MCA consultation on modernisation of the Coastguard service
Prinicple concern that all services continue at the same level and indeed are improved...
DEFRA issue consultation document on proposed changes to British Waterways
DEFRA issue consultation document on proposed changes to British Waterways
RYA to give views on proposals...

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