Community Articles

RYA Spearheads Landmark Survey to Boost UK's Sailing and Boating Landscape

British sailing and boating are at a pivotal juncture. Participation rates are dwindling and it’s high time for action. The Royal Yachting Association (RYA), the national governing body of sailing and boating, has launched a major survey - ‘The Reflections on Water’. The RYA represents a strong community of over 100,000 members, 24,000 instructors, 250,000 volunteers, and more than 2,000 recognized training centres across the UK. Encapsulating a wide spectrum of watery experiences from grassroot zealots to professional mariners, the survey promises to offer the broadest insights yet into the UK’s maritime fraternity.

07-11-2025

ABC Lives Project Fuels a Second Wave of Generosity, Sending Donated Boats to St Vincent and the Grenadines

In an extraordinary display of generosity and community spirit, the ABC Lives Project has once again charted a course for kindness. Prescribing to the ethos of ‘a rising tide lifts all boats,’ they’re harnessing the power of unity and camaraderie that’s inherent in the boating culture. Their mission? To send a fleet of donated boats to enhance the lives of the seafaring folks on the idyllic islands of St Vincent & the Grenadines.

This philanthropic initiative marks the second wave of donated vessels from ABC Lives Project. Calling on the well-to-do boat owners, they’re provoking an unparalleled level of charity in the marine community. These aren’t mere sailboats; they’re symbols of hope, vessels of opportunity that will surely spark a wave of positive change amidst the vibrant locals on the receiving end.

17-03-2025

Unprecedented Collaboration: Rickmansworth Sailing Club Leverages Lakeside Collaboration to Support Local Community

In a heartening show of community spirit, the Rickmansworth Sailing Club (RSC) has extended a lifebuoy to the struggling Hillingdon Outdoor Activity Centre (HOAC).

22-02-2025