The British seasonnaire – a fixture of the European holiday scene from the mountains to the seas – is under threat. And it’s more than just a tragedy for perky young Brits looking to combine a lengthy holiday with a bit of paid work. It’s battering British firms which used to rely on UK staff to provide a home away from home for their guests.

During a period of significant change, the RYA has remained an authoritative voice for UK recreational boaters, demanding fair treatment for boaters travelling abroad and highlighting the practical impact and reality of Brexit for boaters. Here is a round-up of some of the things we have been working on.

he RYA and British Marine have won a crucial extension from the Government on a controversial policy that would heavily penalise boat owners returning to UK shores post-Brexit.

Vendors of used boats could face additional costs of between £500 and £5,000, in order to comply with post-Brexit rules, British Marine and the RYA warn.