Our Planning and Sustainability Team represents the interests of boaters in responding to marine licence applications that may affect our members, and supports members in making their own applications ...

Having spent her childhood on the water, Justine felt reasonably at home as she stepped onto Fenland Dancer, a 36ft motor cruiser, on the first morning of the two-day RYA Helmsman course. “I’ve always ...

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 ...

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 Scotland is looking for a passionate individual to help represent young people across the Scottish sailing and boating community. Could that be you? If successful, you’ll have the chance to ...

Flag etiquette is a combination of law (what you must do) and maritime tradition (expectations of behaviour within the sea faring community). Being ill-informed of your obligations could lead you to ...

Available at Advanced Powerboat and RYA Yachtmaster® Coastal, Offshore and Ocean level, RYA Certificates of Competence are well known qualifications that are highly respected worldwide. Unlike other ...

Get started in winging! In as little as four hours you'll learn how to fly the wing ashore and afloat, building your confidence on the water. Make the transition from crew to skipper, developing the ...

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 ...

If you are working on a British flagged boat, the categorisation of waters and required certification below applies to you. Please note: If your medical fitness certificate has a restriction you may ...

Full details of the exam syllabus and requirements are shown in the RYA's Powerboat Logbook (code G20) available from the webshop. You may use your own boat or a boat that you have chartered or ...

The RYA Portsmouth Yardstick is a scheme operated jointly by the RYA and its Affiliated clubs. The scheme, used worldwide, is reviewed yearly and amended to keep handicaps up to date, including new ...