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 ...

COVID-19: If local restrictions allow, all RYA Windsurfing Scheme Instructor training can return to usual delivery including all endorsements.

Candidates should be able to complete tasks such as those listed below, sailing at all times with an awareness of the 'five essentials', and confirming they can sail in a controlled and confident ...

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 ...

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 ...

Small sailing boats provide an exciting and cost effective way for the whole family to get afloat. Probably the quickest and easiest way to learn to sail, small boats are easy to handle and generally ...

Exit the M27 at Junction 8 and follow the signs to Hamble-le-Rice/Netley (B3397). Follow the B3397 for around two miles. On the way you pass Hamble Train Station and a large model of a red plane ...

There are a number of programmes and initiatives run by the RYA that can increase participation at your training centre. Please follow the links below to find out more.

Reflections on Water is about all the people, clubs and communities who make our waters so vibrant while addressing the barriers that prevent others from joining in.

All activity in Scotland comes under the RYA anti-doping rules adopt and incorporate the World Sailing Anti-Doping Code and the UK Anti-Doping Rules. As a home nation we feed directly into the RYA’s ...

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) provides a framework for the use of the oceans. The convention defines the territorial limits a country can claim and whether a vessel is ...

Working on the water can be fun, exciting and extremely rewarding, with opportunities to travel and see the world. But you need the right training. RYA qualifications are the cornerstone of the small ...