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

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 ...

An International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (ICC) is required by most countries in Europe and elsewhere. The certificate, valid for 5 years, is free to qualifying members** (£55 to ...

Each year over 250,000 people take an RYA training course through our network of over 2,500 RYA Recognised Training Centres in 58 countries. Our courses are highly regarded worldwide due to the high ...

The Board of Directors is comprised of a mix of non-executive and executive directors and it meets regularly to conduct its business The role of the Board is to supervise the management of the ...

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 the small ...

Series 1 - The rules of Part 2 'When Boats Meet' Series 1 provides an introduction to the racing rules of sailing and covers the rules and scenarios you are most likely to come across on the race ...

This scheme can be taught in a variety of small open powerboats such as RIBs, dories and sportsboats and is aimed at a variety of users from casual leisure boaters to professional small boat skippers.

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 ...

Full details of the exam syllabus and requirements are shown in the RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus and Logbook (G158), which is available from the RYA webshop. The exam consists of an oral and ...

Candidates should be able to complete tasks such as those listed below, sailing at all times with an awareness of the 'five essentials', and confirming they can sail in a controlled and confident ...

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 ...