It’s the height of summer and with another heatwave and the long school holidays stretching ahead, we’re all looking for ways to take a break, keep cool and enjoy the longer days and sunshine. Now is ...

The RYA has confirmed that GBR has been awarded a quota place in the Women's Windsurfing event for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. Following a review of qualification allocations by ...

Oban is preparing to welcome the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race back for a second stopover, with the fleet arriving back to Scotland's west coast for an action packed stopover between 10 and 19 ...

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of activities for anyone aged 14 to 24. Delivered in more than 130 countries, the programme is the world’s leading youth ...

A course for complete beginners specific to learning to sail a keelboat, teaching you how to leave and return and sail in all directions.

Contains general guidance; guidance primarily for race officials; and the RYA rules disputes procedures Includes all RYA cases and the World Sailing Case abstracts. RYA cases are selected from the ...

What is a commercial endorsement? A commercial endorsement is required for work on board British flagged vessels subject to the MCA's codes of practice for small commercial vessels. A number of ...

An introduction to sailing dinghies for complete beginners, covering everything you need to know to get afloat under supervision ...

Build your confidence and develop your skills. By the end of this course you'll be a competent sailor in light winds ...

RYA Day Skipper Theory is a theory-based course aimed at prospective yacht skippers and inexperienced crew looking to boost their knowledge and skillset. The course itself offers a comprehensive ...