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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...'

Fuel storage
RYA Cruising Manager Stuart Carruthers provides advice on storage over the winter months.
RYA challenges possible anchoring restrictions in Strangford Lough NI
'Robust scientific evidence' to support ban not evident.
New waterways charity named
New waterways charity to be named the 'Canal and River Trust'.
Chain brake
Simon Jinks takes us through the process of flaking the chain and using a chain brake.
Cruiser Racing
Many cruising sailors don't race - until a potential competitor comes along...
Ocean Sailing Master class
Long Distance and Offshore Cruising Master Class with Jimmy Cornell
Dear Editor
Your questions, views and comments...
Possible SAC Studland-Portland
RYA responding to public consultation on possible Special Area of Conservation Studland-Portland.
RYA responds to MCA consultation on revised proposals for Coastguard modernisation
The RYA calls for greater clarity and reassurance on what constitutes 'local knowledge'.

Latest News

Studland to Portland pSAC latest news
Studland to Portland pSAC latest news
RYA is challenging the conclusion of the consultation's Impact Assessment that 'restrictions on anchoring may be introduced'.
I Love Sailing-It's back!
I Love Sailing-It's back!
The I Love Sailing Facebook competition is back and this time it’s bigger and better than ever!
Govt takes first steps to resolve SAR replacement issue
Govt takes first steps to resolve SAR replacement issue
RYA pleased that Government has listened to its concerns over a future capability gap in the UK SAR service.

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