The RYA Yachtmaster® Certificate of Competence is often the ultimate aim of aspiring skippers. It is a well known, highly respected qualification worldwide, proving your experience and competence as a ...

The must-see sailing and watersports event of the year will return to Farnborough International on 22-23 February 2025 Featuring dinghy sailing, windsurfing, wingsurfing, foiling and paddleboarding, ...

The exceptional contributions of sailing and boating volunteers, clubs and affiliated organisations were recognised at the 2025 RYA Awards on Saturday 22 February.

Connected is a series of conferences and development workshops specifically designed for RYA clubs, class associations and other affiliates. This year our focus will be on creating a safe and ...

If you have never tried sailing before, welcome! You will find sailing a breath of fresh air, meet fantastic people and learn loads. Sailing is great for mind, body and soul. Be inspired, find out ...

Flag etiquette is a combination of law (what you must do) and maritime tradition (expectations of behaviour within the sea faring community). Being ill-informed of your obligations could lead you to ...

The RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC) is the minimum qualification required to operate marine VHF radio equipment on a UK flagged vessel. It is obtained by successfully completing an SRC ...

Clubs are advised to ensure that they have both a Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding and Protecting Children Policy. These should be adopted by the club as a whole and all members should be made are ...

RYA powerboat courses are primarily for those using small powered craft such as RIBs, dories and sportsboats that don't generally undertake long or offshore passages. The types of commercial craft ...

EDI helps the RYA, and its members to flourish. It helps us all to continue progressing on our journey to being inclusive. People now have higher expectations when it comes to their engagement with ...

Does your organisation need help with funding for a worthwhile project? We support clubs, centres and organisations across the UK. Largely charitable and run by volunteers, these venues are constantly ...

OnBoard is the RYA's children's sailing and windsurfing programme. It offers children the opportunity to try watersports through their local club or centre in a safe, fun and structured environment.