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Qualification Requirements 

Racing is an important aspect of sailing requiring the highest standard of race officials to manage events across the country.

The baseline RYA race official qualification is the Regional Race Official with the senior level being the National Race Official.  International race official qualifications are awarded by ISAF and those at that level are automatically awarded the National RYA qualification in that discipline. The role and requirements of the RYA in the application process for ISAF International Officials is outlined below in each discipline.

Race Officer Qualification Requirements
Requirements to be met in order to apply for Race Officer qualifications (RRO, NRO and IRO).
Mark Layer Qualification Requirements
Requirements to be met in order to apply for Mark Layer qualifications (RML and NML).
Judge Qualification Requirements
Requirements to be met in order to apply for the Judge qualifications (RJ, NJ and IJ).
Umpire Qualification Requirements
Requirements to be met in order to apply for the Umpire qualifications (RU, NU and IU).

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