Our impact


From offering people from all backgrounds the opportunities to get afloat, to campaigning on the critical boating issues that matter to you, our members are at the very heart of our work.


1875 RYA founded


106,000 members having their boating interests represented


250,000 dedicated volunteers helping us get on the water


2,200 recognised training centres worldwide


25,000 RYA instructors


270,000 people take an RYA training course each year


1,400 RYA-affiliated organisations helping people get on water and enjoy our sport each year


62,000 young people introduced to sailing and windsurfing through OnBoard this year


35,000 Sailability sessions each year


1,000 Boating Pledges annually – helping to protect and respect the environment


1.8m Seagrass seeds planted in partnership with the EU LIFE ReMEDIES Project


36 We joined other leading NGBs to support access to more green and blue landscapes


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RYA Annual Strategic Report 2024


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