Information for disabled people to get on the water for outdoor adventures and to help sailing clubs facilitate the activities. Join us on the water near you. Sailors enjoy the outdoors, feel freedom ...

The RYA Yachtmaster® Ocean is experienced and competent to skipper a yacht on passages of any length in all parts of the world.

Whether you're after a career on the water or ashore, the maritime sector offers opportunities all over the world. From watersports instructors, superyacht captains and military personnel to boat ...

RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2026 The must-see sailing and watersports event of the year will return to Farnborough International on 21-22 February 2026 Featuring dinghy sailing, windsurfing, ...

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, ...

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Full details of the exam syllabus and requirements are shown in the RYA Yachtmaster Scheme and Logbook (G158) available from the RYA webshop. RYA Yachtmaster Coastal practical exams can be taken under ...

Handicap systems The RYA administers two handicapping systems used in the UK allowing different class of boats to compete against each other ...

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 ...

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 ...

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The RYA/MCA Advanced Powerboat exam is a practical test of skippering ability by day and night in the type of craft applicable to the National Powerboat Scheme.