To keep our clubs and race officials up to date, we organise, and with the help of our RYA Race Management and Judging & Umpiring Committees, deliver regional conferences across the country. The ...

The Board of Directors is comprised of a mix of non-executive and executive directors and it meets regularly to conduct its business The role of the Board is to supervise the management of the ...

Whether you're after a career on the water or ashore, the maritime sector offers opportunities all over the world. From watersports instructors, superyacht captains and military personnel to boat ...

Exit the M27 at Junction 8 and follow the signs to Hamble-le-Rice/Netley (B3397). Follow the B3397 for around two miles. On the way you pass Hamble Train Station and a large model of a red plane ...

Full details of the exam syllabus and requirements are shown in the RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus and Logbook (G158), which is available from the RYA webshop. The exam consists of an oral and ...

Reports of intentional collisions by Orcas (Killer Whales) with recreational craft have taken place during the summer months since 2020 along the Spanish and Portuguese coasts. Orcas are a protected ...

Series 1 - The rules of Part 2 'When Boats Meet' Series 1 provides an introduction to the racing rules of sailing and covers the rules and scenarios you are most likely to come across on the race ...

There’s no better way to get away from it all than enjoying time on the water. Whether you’re cruising a local coastline, inland waterway, or even somewhere further afield, make sure your trip is ...

Working on the water can be fun, exciting and extremely rewarding, with opportunities to travel and see the world. But you need the right training. RYA qualifications are the cornerstone of the small ...

This scheme can be taught in a variety of small open powerboats such as RIBs, dories and sportsboats and is aimed at a variety of users from casual leisure boaters to professional small boat skippers.

Ideally the best way to prevent harm, is to introduce measures that reduce the occurrence of hazards and risks. As mentioned in our Safety Management Policy Statement, the RYA recognises that a risk ...

Joining Point is a commission-based scheme that rewards registered Joining Points with a commission payment for each new RYA member they recruit. The commission you earn can be fed back into your ...