Safety 

The RYA places the safe, responsible boating under sail and power, both offshore and inland, throughout the UK at the heart of its work.

Safety on the water, and in all directly related activities, is paramount.  Recreational boating in the UK, has a good safety record and we certainly wish to keep it that way.

The RYA works to ensure that its members and other boaters continue to enjoy their boating by being safe in a variety of ways.

Training
The safety message is an integral element of RYA training schemes and is reinforced by RYA Instructors, course materials and RYA books and DVDs. Our training schemes are constantly updated to reflect changes in safety practices and equipment.

Negotiation and advice
Negotiating with and advising Government and its agencies, local government and commercial companies and international bodies on safety issues relating to navigation, regulations, equipment and communication.

Safety campaigns
Raising awareness through safety campaigns to highlight specific safety issues such as the wearing of lifejackets/buoyancy aids and kill cords. 

Provision of safety advice and information on regulations and safety equipment to boaters.
The RYA provides members and other boaters with key safety information including passage planning, selection of safety products, regulations, and COLREGs.