About THE RYA
What is
the rya?
RYA stands for Royal Yachting Association. Set up in 1875 as the Yacht Racing Association, the RYA has since become the national governing body for dinghy, motor and sail cruising, all forms of sail racing, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing and personal watercraft and a leading representative body for inland waterways cruising.
The RYA exists to get more people into boating and watersport activities, promote safe boating practices and raise the standards of yachting and sailing in the UK through its network of more than 2,400 RYA recognised training centres in more than 58 countries, and more than 1,500 RYA affiliated clubs.
For more information, click the button below to head to the RYA website.
Why chose an RYA training centre?
Taking part in courses provided by a certified RYA Training Centre give complete peace of mind about our school's standards of safety, management, tuition and equipment, knowing that we have met the highest standards.
Our courses are based on comprehensive RYA syllabi and course materials, and lead to certificates that are widely recognised and respected around the world.
