The RYA National Sailing Scheme Instructor Handbook is a resource for anyone wanting to teach sailing in dinghies, keelboats, or multihull, using the RYA's famous method.

The Portsmouth Yardstick (PY) numbers list for 2025 has now been released with the first changes to the PY mathematic formula in 30 years. Released annually at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show, the ...

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 ...

The government is also planning to introduce multiple monitoring points at each bathing water location as part of a change to regulations. It means recreational water users like sailors, paddlers, ...

In 2024, RNLI lifeboats launched 1,900 times to powered boat users and sailors, aiding 1,447 people and saving 42 lives. The RYA is delighted to partner with the RNLI, MCA and Irish Sailing to create ...

We support the need to update the existing codes of practice to reflect evolving standards, address key MAIB recommendations, and accommodate alternative propulsion types.

Working with the RYA’s Training & Publications department, the successful candidate will be an important part of the team’s work providing the material that RYA Instructors and students use and learn ...

Classic Boat is offering RYA members the chance to subscribe to the magazine, either print or digital format, with 3 issues for just £6 - that's less than 76% of the shop price and every issue will be ...

Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting is offering RYA members the chance to subscribe to the magazine, in either print or digital format, with 3 issues for just £6 - that's less than 76% of the shop ...

It’s been fantastic to see the enthusiasm on our social media channels for our next major event in Wales – the Big Day Out! Whether you are an instructor or coach, volunteer or paid member of staff, ...

The Concours d'Elegance for the boat of the show at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2025 has been won by Matt Thompson's Albacore 'Uffa Fox Sake' after judges Mark Jardine, joined this year by the ...