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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...'

The featured articles come from the RYA Cruising News which is emailed monthly to eligible subscribers. For more information related to cruising try some of the following links from Information and Advice...

Public consultation on Marine Conservation Zones in England
Caroline Price explains the RYA's concerns on the public consultation due to take place in December.
You can't improve the weather...
...but the Met Office would like you to help them improve their service by completing an online survey.
Vote for Ben Ainslie
Vote Ben as this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year
RYA Recreational Craft Directive success
Proposed article on harmonising watercraft licences at EU level removed after RYA raises concerns.
Tidal energy project leases
RYA raises concerns on leases granted to developers by the Crown Estate without planning parameters.
Tis the season... to check your lifejacket
Now is the perfect time to give your lifejacket the once over and to ensure it's fit enough to look after you.
Scrub out aquatic invaders!
Don't let them hitch a ride on your boat
Jupiter hung hot and red in the north western sky
Sam Llewllyn affectionately remembers a passage through the Mediterranean.
Sailing yachts still vulnerable to pirate attacks
As pirates remain active in the Indian Ocean, yachts are being advised to avoid transiting high risk areas.

Latest News

RYA produces the definitive Yachtmaster Handbook
RYA produces the definitive Yachtmaster Handbook
The official and definitive guide for those preparing for their RYA Yachtmaster exam
Rainer Holtorff named as RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2012
Rainer Holtorff named as RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2012
First time award has been won by someone outside the UK.
RYA launches RYA Books app on Google Play Store
RYA launches RYA Books app on Google Play Store
RYA extends its digital range to the Android market

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Information and Advice

For more information related to cruising try some of the following links from Information and Advice...