Unlike sports such as cricket or rugby, sailing races do not normally have umpires on the race course, instead any disagreements over rules are settled in the protest room.. A protest is a claim that ...

RYA Affiliated organisations have long been places of camaraderie, sport and learning. Sailing and boating teaches resilience, teamwork, and confidence. With the right safeguarding policy in place, ...

The Southampton International Boat Show (19–28 September 2025) is the UK’s biggest celebration of boating and watersports, and, in addition to the RYA team, our partners will once again be on hand ...

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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 ...

RYA Cruising and Yachtmaster Instructors must hold a commercial endorsement or an Australia endorsement prior to attending an instructor training course. They must continue to hold a valid ...

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

For anyone going to sea, the RYA Sea Survival course is a genuine lifesaver. Hopefully you’ll never need to use a life raft, but if you do find yourself in difficulty, you are more likely to survive ...

Exciting news: Musto, the world’s leading sailing brand, has renewed its partnership with the British Sailing Team for another four years, supporting our athletes all the way to the 2028 Los Angeles ...

The Southampton International Boat Show is back from 19–28 September 2025, promising ten days packed with boats, watersports, live entertainment and family fun. The RYA will once again be at the heart ...

Depending on the experience and ability of the skipper and crew a different safety briefing may be needed and the "rules" on board, for example when lifejackets and safety harnesses are a must, may ...

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, ...