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

David got involved because of independence, and the equipment enables him to be competitive. David spends so much time with a carer, or with someone around him, but he can go out on a boat, be ...

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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 ...

RYA Competent Crew is the essential starting point for your RYA training. The course introduces absolute beginners to the delights of sailing aboard a cruising yacht. Making it ideal for passengers ...

This practical course is a great way to get a feel for sailing and will teach you the fundamentals of how to steer a yacht under power, raise the sails, and handle ropes. This 2-day course assumes no ...

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 ...

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 ...

About the RYA The Royal Yachting Association is the national governing body for dinghy, motor and sail cruising, all forms of sail racing, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing and personal watercraft, ...

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 ...