Safeguarding training is now a requirement for becoming an RYA Race Official in all disciplines, further details can be found in the Race Officials Competency document. This course is run online over ...

On the 22 nd and 23 rd of February, the highly anticipated RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show returned to Farnborough International Conference Centre for another packed weekend of discussions, exhibitors ...

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

As the governing body for sailing and boating in Scotland, RYA Scotland adopts a key representation role in order to promote and protect safe, successful and rewarding boating in Scotland. In each of ...

The RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show provided the perfect kick-start to the new sailing season this weekend (22-23 February) as thousands of water lovers joined superstar sailors, expert coaches and ...

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 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 ...

The exceptional contributions of sailing and boating volunteers, clubs and affiliated organisations were recognised at the 2025 RYA Awards on Saturday 22 February.

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 ...