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Recreational Craft Regulations / Directive (RCR/RCD)

Stay informed with the comprehensive RYA RCR and RCD guide for boats, detailing compliance and marking requirements for boats in Great Britain, NI, and the EU. 

The RYA RCR and RCD Guide for Boats provides you with an overview of the compliance and marking that are required and how this differs depending on whether a boat is being placed on the market in Great Britain, Northern Ireland or the European Union. It includes considerations when buying new and second-hand boats in the UK and the EU.  

If, having read through this document, you have any queries please contact:

  • For enquiries relating to buying and selling boats, the Legal Team Tel: 023 8060 4223.  Email: legal@rya.org.uk
  • For enquiries relating to importing a boat, the Cruising Team Tel: 023 8060 4233. Email: cruising@rya.org.uk


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RYA RCR and RCD GUIDE FOR BOATS