The fact that you are reading this most likely means that you have an interest in angling or you have stumbled upon this website as the result of some freakish typo in Google, either way, please read on!

The RN&RMAA is the Official Angling Association for the RN and RM. Far from being a stuffy old boys (and girls) club overborne with associate retired service members, the RN&RMAA is a balanced mix of active list and retired personnel who share the same passion for the sport, in all its guises.

The RN&RMAA is 'divided' into 3 disciplines, namely Coarse, Sea and Game. Work is ongoing to allow the Carp anglers (of which I am one!) full recognition. Membership is open to serving RN and RM personnel; additionally, Army or RAF serving personnel attached to an RN or RM unit can be full RM&RMAA members for the duration of their joint tour, this also applies to RFA. Associate membership is open to ex RN, RM and RFA personnel.

Should you decide to join us, a single membership fee allows you to fish with any of the disciplines at any of the matches or social events.

Of course being a member of the RN&RMAA is not all about match fishing; other benefits include:

1. Social angling events organised close to your place of work.
2. Generous Naval Service Sports Charity grant that assists with the cost of official events, bait and boat hire for example.
3. Significant discounts on tackle baits and venues (see the RN&RMAA Forum for details).
4. Personal travel costs covered for certain events within the UK.
5. Recognition in national fishing magazines and Navy News!
6. The chance to share angling experiences with like minded individuals via full access to the RNRMAA website and Forum.

Of course, if match angling is your thing, all 4 disciplines have a very busy annual calendar of events and often travel abroad to sample fishing in Europe for example.

The opportunity to represent the RN & RM in a formally recognised sporting capacity may be incentive enough to part with your annual membership fee.

Command Fishing Clubs

Many RN&RM establishments have thriving fishing clubs which often enable access to exclusive waters. Membership of the RN&RMAA does not prohibit you from joining your local Command fishing club - indeed you are encouraged to join both. However, please be aware that only members of the RN&RMAA have access to the full range of benefits listed above and to the RN&RMAA Forum.

Cost

Annual membership is £20 per year and is available to all RN, RM and RFA personnel.

Should you wish to know more or would like to join the RN&RMAA, please email the RN&RMAA membership secretary Chris Anderson.

Thank you for visiting the RN&RMAA website.

Geoff Hayward

RN&RMAA, National Secretary