To confirm, our guidance states we recommend the use of the phrase “Man Overboard” as it is a universally recognised term and one that is tightly woven into emergency procedures, electronic equipment, ...

Sixteen of the nation’s top young sailors have been selected to represent Great Britain at the prestigious Youth Sailing World Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal, taking place 12–20 December 2025.

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 ...

A team representing Rutland Sailing Club emerged victorious to take the RYA Marlow Ropes Women’s Match Racing Championship title. With low pressure sweeping in from the Atlantic, six teams battled it ...

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 ...

The Aera YTC powered by the RORC Rating Office and the RYA is a free rating system to promote participation in racing cruisers. The system was taken on by the RYA in 2022 after a decade of it being ...

This four-day course gives you the chance to take charge on short passages under instruction. You will concentrate on pilotage boat handling seamanship and navigation. This course can also help you ...

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, ...

Gaining a qualification is just the start of your instructing journey. By continuing to build knowledge and develop your skills with the help of CPD, you will ensure you maintain the highest standards ...

The compulsory carriage requirements for AIS are covered in the SOLAS V regulations under which compulsory carriage of AIS is limited to "all ships of 300 gross tonnage and upwards engaged on ...