A Baby's First Boat Trip: How to Plan a Short and Comfortable Family Outing
Bringing a baby aboard calls for more planning than an ordinary family boat ride, especially around flotation-equipment fit, shelter and a calm route.
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Five Ways Children Can Help Keep Lakes and Rivers Clean While Boating
Family boating can introduce children to responsible waterway stewardship through simple jobs such as securing rubbish and keeping fishing line out of the water.
Five Ways to Make a Small-Boat Day More Comfortable for Seasick Passengers
Motion sickness can spoil an otherwise enjoyable boat trip. A calm route, simple preparation and realistic choices about rest and medication can help passengers.
The Small-Boat Raft-Up: How to Meet Friends Without Damaging a Hull
A raft-up can turn an ordinary small-boat afternoon into a friendly gathering, but boats need sensible positioning, secure lines and clear safety rules.
A Boat Show with Children: Try Fishing, Paddling and Finding a First Boat
A family trip to a boat show can be much more than a showroom visit, with fishing pools, paddle demonstrations and child-friendly ways to explore the water.
Stourbridge Canal Open Weekend Marks Its 41st Gathering
Stourbridge Navigation Trust will hold its 41st annual Open Weekend on 17 and 18 October 2026, from 10am to 5pm each day. The event is based at the historic Bonded …
Ellesmere Port Waterways Museum Plans Family Halloween Week
The National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port has scheduled family Halloween and half-term activities from 26 October to 1 November 2026, opening from 10am to 4pm each day. The Canal …
Canal Halloween 2026 Offers Tunnel Trips and Family Museum Adventures
Canal & River Trust is promoting a programme of family outings for the October 2026 school half-term, using canal tunnels, historic docks and museums as unusual settings for Halloween experiences. …
Royal Society Awards £105,000 for Canal-Based School Science
Canal & River Trust has secured £105,000 from the Royal Society's Science Community Grant programme to develop practical science, technology, engineering and mathematics projects linked to inland waterways. The three-year …
RYA Together on Water Strategy Targets Twice as Many Active Participants
The Royal Yachting Association and British Sailing unveiled a refreshed Together on Water strategy on 17 September 2026, setting out an ambitious ten-year programme to broaden participation. The central targets …
Welsh Dragon Series Offers 13 Junior Dinghy Regattas Across Three Regions
RYA Cymru Wales organised thirteen Dragon Series events for 2026, bringing junior and youth dinghy sailing to clubs across North, South and West Wales. The programme welcomed sailors aged eight …
Roy Flannigan Honoured for Over 50 Years of Northern Ireland Sailing Service
Roy Flannigan has become the first recipient of the RYA Northern Ireland Impact Award, recognising more than fifty years spent helping sailing clubs and events run successfully. The May 2026 …
Southampton 2026 Mixed Boat Displays With Hands-On Family Activities
Southampton International Boat Show, held from 18 to 27 September 2026, offered visitors more than 250 boats alongside opportunities to try watersports without owning a craft. The RYA's July preview …
RYA East Youth Forum Invites Clubs to Shape 2027 Sailing Plans
The RYA East Youth and Junior Forum is scheduled for Tuesday 20 October 2026, bringing together clubs, instructors and volunteers concerned with participation among younger sailors in eastern England. The …
RYA Offers Supportive Instructor Taster Day for Women on 10 October
The RYA is holding a Female Aspiring Instructor Development Day on 10 October 2026, aimed at women who want to learn more about the Dinghy Instructor and Powerboat Instructor pathways. …
RYA Cymru Wales Showcases Summer Activities for New Sailors
RYA Cymru Wales used its July 2026 update to encourage people across Wales to make more of local sailing and watersports opportunities during the summer. The message centred on the …
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