RYA - Royal Yachting Association - UK National Governing Body. Providing training, publications and performance for all forms of British Boating.

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

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Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in ...

COVID-19: If local restrictions allow, all RYA Windsurfing Scheme Instructor training can return to usual delivery including all endorsements.

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

Match Racing in many ways is the simplest form of racing - one on one competition in any one design boat. The reality is an extremely challenging duel that test, tactics, strategy, rules knowledge and ...

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 ...

An introduction to sailing dinghies for complete beginners, covering everything you need to know to get afloat under supervision ...

Available at Advanced Powerboat and RYA Yachtmaster® Coastal, Offshore and Ocean level, RYA Certificates of Competence are well known qualifications that are highly respected around the world. Unlike ...

The RYA Portsmouth Yardstick is a scheme operated jointly by the RYA and its Affiliated clubs. The scheme, used worldwide, is reviewed yearly and amended to keep handicaps up to date, including new ...