Jan 2, 2025 · World Sailing has released a number of key changes to the originally published version of the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025 – 2028, which have now officially come into force from 1 January 2025.. A full Changes and Corrections document outlining the Rules updates has now been published by World Sailing and is available from the World Sailing website (see link under the ‘The Racing Rules of ...

The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) are revised and published every four years by World Sailing, the international authority for the sport. The RYA, as the World Sailing, Member National Authority for the UK, makes ‘National Prescriptions’, (which are variations to certain areas within the rules) and publishes them together with other addenda in this very handy, pocket sized, spiral bound ...

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, and is a leading representative body for inland waterways cruising in the UK.

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 100 courses, there's something for every age, interest and ability.

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam pre-requisites: Minimum seatime: Documented minimum sea time 1 completed on a seagoing sailing or motor yacht (as appropriate) in the last 10 years:. 50 days at sea on yachts up to 500gt 2 which may be reduced to 25 days if the candidate already holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence 3;; 5 days as skipper on vessels less than 24m LOA, which ...

Powerboating offers the best of both worlds, the leisurely pace of a gentle cruise and the thrill of zipping across the open water. RYA training will give you the confidence and skills to handle the boat safely and make the most of your time on the water, whatever your pace.

RYA Certificates of Competence Prove your ability and experience as a skipper with an RYA Certificate of Competence. Available at Advanced Powerboat and RYA Yachtmaster® Coastal, Offshore and Ocean level, RYA Certificates of Competence are well known qualifications that are highly respected worldwide.

Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.

ICC . If you’re looking to operate a pleasure craft or hire a boat outside the UK and need to evidence your competence, then the UK International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (the ICC) issued by the RYA, may be useful.

A course and exam for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures.