World Sailing has released a number of key changes to the originally published version of the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025 – 2028, which have now officially come into force from 1 January 2025.. A full Changes and Corrections document outlining the Rules updates has now been published by World Sailing and is available from the World Sailing website (see link under the ‘The Racing Rules of ...

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, and is a leading representative body for inland waterways cruising in the UK.

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, there's something for every age, interest and ability.

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A course and exam for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures.

ICC . If you’re looking to operate a pleasure craft or hire a boat outside the UK and need to evidence your competence, then the UK International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (the ICC) issued by the RYA, may be useful.

If you love getting on the water then join us at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. Farnborough International, 22-23 February 2025

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 skipper. Unlike other qualifications in the cruising programme, there is no formal training course ...

Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.

Knowing how to correctly operate your VHF radio and when to make a mayday or pan pan call saves lives Being able to keep a calm head in emergency situations at sea will save lives. Correctly operating your VHF radio and understanding when to make a mayday call or a pan pan call, is fundamental to ...