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

The RYA's training courses and qualifications are recognised and respected all over the world. With more than 2,400 recognised training centres across 58 different countries and more than …

Join the RYA and enjoy a RYA membership from as little as 12p a day. Have your say Combine your voice with over 100,000 members ensuring your boating interests are represented …

Support the RYA in lobbying and campaigning on critical issues including safety, access and freedom to get afloat.

The courses in the RYA Yachtmaster training scheme will help you learn to sail and build confidence, become a useful crew member and even learn how to skipper a sailing yacht and …

To be issued with a UK ICC by the RYA you must provide evidence of your competence for both the type of vessel categories you would like to be validated on your certificate and the coastal …

2025 marks the 150th Anniversary of the RYA, a milestone celebrating a century and a half of leadership, innovation, and passion for boating in the UK and beyond. From pioneering unified …

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 …

Get involved Motivated and enthusiastic volunteers play a key role in developing and maintaining thriving and successful clubs. Learn how the RYA supports sailing clubs and centres around …

For RYA Instructors, Level 2/3 Appointed Race Officials or Coaches, Commercial Endorsement holders, British Youth or World Class Sailors.