The RYA holds its Race Officials National Conference once every four years, providing a weekend of networking and focused topics designed to develop and educate all levels of race officials. These ...

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 ...

The RYA Yachtmaster® Certificate of Competence is often the ultimate aim of aspiring skippers. It is a well known, highly respected qualification worldwide, proving your experience and competence as a ...

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 ...

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 ...

For users who do not want to use the app, there is the option to register an account and vessel details online via the RYA SafeTrx website.

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 ...

Clubs are advised to ensure that they have both a Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding and Protecting Children Policy. These should be adopted by the club as a whole and all members should be made are ...

RYA powerboat courses are primarily for those using small powered craft such as RIBs, dories and sportsboats that don't generally undertake long or offshore passages. The types of commercial craft ...

EDI helps the RYA, and its members to flourish. It helps us all to continue progressing on our journey to being inclusive. People now have higher expectations when it comes to their engagement with ...

RYA Scotland is looking for a passionate individual to help represent young people across the Scottish sailing and boating community. Could that be you? If successful, you’ll have the chance to ...

It is good practice to keep a log - a record of the navigational activities on board. Information in the log can then be used to establish the vessel's position in the event of an electronics failure ...