Important information: The RYA website was updated 10 September 2025.

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has confirmed almost £160,000 of funding this year for Recognised Class Associations- supporting the delivery of quality racing and training opportunities to keep ...

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Develop the skills needed to sail around a course and understand the basic principles needed to become a confident sailor ...

RYA members: to claim this benefit, log in to your MyRYA account to view all of your exclusive RYA member offers. Not a member? Register and join now to claim this benefit and for access to all the ...

Use our participation pathway tool to retain members at your club. The Jigsaw maps below outline the key elements of a club members participation journey. The four key sections; Start Sailing, Go ...

All RYA qualifications (NRO and RRO) are held for four years, after which time an application for renewal must be made. Applicants must be: members of the RYA age 18 or over for both National and ...

Are you an existing race coach or looking to become one? Find comprehensive resources to develop your experience as an RYA race coach. Learn how to improve your coaching, book your course, or ...

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Supporting windsurf, windfoil and kitefoil racingWindfoil racing How to get involved in all aspects of foiling, and learn to fly.

World Sailing uses a system of assigning symbols to courses (course signals) which consist of letters and numbers. The number always relates to the number of beats that a competitor is to sail to ...