RYA eBook Subscriptions Through the RYA Books App
These affordable packages provide access to all relevant material for the different RYA training schemes. RYA instructors receive access to additional value-added material for any subscription purchased, based on their instructor credentials.
We also offer access to RYA Wavelength and the RYA Recognition Guidance Notes for instructors.
Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) Subscriptions
You are now able to purchase 1-month or 12-month subscription access to the harmonised standards for the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD II 2013/53/EU). Find out more...
RYA eBook Subscriptions for Training Schemes
Our annual eBook subscriptions give access to the very latest, relevant content for RYA training schemes.
Yachtmaster Scheme Subscription – 24 eBooks
- Competent Crew Skills (E-CCPCN)
- Yacht Sailing Techniques (E-G94)
- Go Cruising! (E-G42)
- Pocket Guide to Boating Knots (E-G60)
- An Introduction to Navigation (E-G77)
- Weather Handbook (E-G133)
- Navigation Handbook (E-G6)
- Passage Planning (E-G69)
- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (E-G2)
- Day Skipper Shorebased Notes (E-DSN)
- Day Skipper Sail (E-G71)
- Day Skipper Motor (E-G97)
- Stability & Buoyancy (E-G23)
- Boat Handling for Sail & Power (E-G68)
- Training Almanac Northern (E-TAN)
- Training Almanac Southern (E-TAS)
- Yachtmaster Shorebased Notes (E-YSN)
- Yachtmaster Handbook (E-G70)
- Yachtmaster Quizzes (E-G79)
- Commercial Regulations for Small Vessels (E-G105)
- Yachtmaster Instructor Handbook (E-G27)
- Astro Navigation Handbook (E-G78)
- Day Skipper Practical Course Notes (E-DSPCN)
- Boat Safety Handbook (E-G103)
Instructor only content (subject to relevant credentials):
- Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus & Logbook (E-G158)
- Training Chart 3
- Training Chart 4
- Training Chart 5
- Training Chart 6
- Essential Navigation & Seamanship Exercises & Course Information (E-ENS1)
- Essential Navigation (E-BNS)
- Day Skipper Northern Exercises & Course Information (E-DS1 North)
- Day Skipper Southern Exercises & Course Information (E-DS1 South)
- Yachtmaster Offshore Northern Exercises & Course Information (E-YM1 North)
- Yachtmaster Offshore Southern Exercises & Course Information (E-YM1 South)
- Yachtmaster Offshore Northern Electronic Navigation Resources (E-YMENR North)
- Yachtmaster Offshore Southern Electronic Navigation Resources (E-YMENR South)
- Weather Booklet (E-YM7 North)
- Weather Booklet (E-YM7 South)
- Yachtmaster Ocean Exercise & Course Information (E-OY1)
- Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Notes (E-OSN)
- Yachtmaster Ocean Nautical Almanac Extracts (E-OYNA)
- Yachtmaster Ocean Sight Reduction Tables (E-OYSRT)
Specialist Courses Subscription – 11 eBooks
- Weather Handbook (E-G133)
- Boat Safety Handbook (E-G103)
- Sea Survival Handbook (E-G43)
- Boat Maintenance Handbook (E-G104)
- Commercial Regulations for Small Vessels (E-G105)
- Diesel Engine Handbook (E-G25)
- Handy Guide to Marine Radio incl. GMDSS (E-G22)
- VHF Handbook (E-G31)
- Electrics Handbook (E-G67)
- First Aid (E-FAB)
- An Introduction to Radar (E-G34)
Instructor only content (subject to relevant credentials):
- Diesel Engine Course Book
- Radar Course Book
Power Scheme Subscription – 18 eBooks
- Weather Handbook (E-G133)
- Go Inland! (E-G54)
- Inland Waterways (E-G102)
- Handy Guide to CEVNI (E-G106)
- European Waterways Regulations (E-G17)
- Commercial Regulations for Small Vessels (E-G105)
- Start Powerboating (E-G48)
- Safety Boat Handbook (E-G16)
- Powerboat Handbook (E-G13)
- Advanced Powerboat Handbook (E-G108)
- Power Schemes Instructor Handbook (E-G19)
- Personal Watercraft Handbook (E-G35)
- An Introduction to Navigation (E-G77)
- Navigation Handbook (E-G6)
- Yachtmaster Shorebased Notes (E-YSN)
- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (E-G2)
- Pocket Guide to Boating Knots (E-G60)
- ICC Handbook (E-G81)
Instructor only content (subject to relevant credentials):
- Power Schemes Logbook (E-G20)
Dinghy Scheme Subscription – 9 eBooks
- Go Sailing! (E-G32)
- Start Sailing (E-G3)
- Advanced Sailing (E-G12)
- Start to Race (E-G66)
- Race Coaching Handbook (E-G101)
- Handy Guide to Racing Rules (E-YR7)
- Optimist Coach (E-G83)
- National Sailing Scheme Instructor (E-G14)
- Foiling (E-G110)
Instructor only content (subject to relevant credentials):
- National Sailing Scheme (E-G4)
- Youth Sailing Scheme (E-G11)
Windsurfing Scheme Subscription – 6 eBooks
- Go Windsurfing! (E-G76)
- Start Windsurfing (E-G49)
- Intermediate Windsurfing (E-G51)
- Advanced Windsurfing (E-G52)
- Windsurfing Instructor Handbook (E-W33)
- Foiling (E-G110)
Instructor only content (subject to relevant credentials):
- Windsurfing Scheme (E-G47)
- Youth Windsurfing Scheme (E-W1)
Not All eBooks
We've carefully constructed meaningful subscription packages at an affordable price, rather than offering a single "all eBook" subscription. This would be too expensive and would also include content that customers wouldn't use.
Please email publications@rya.org.uk with any feedback or suggestions.
New Content and Updates
We'll add any relevant new eBooks to your subscription package as they become available. While your subscription is active, these will show as "Available" within the My eBooks > Owned section of the RYA Books app, and within their respective categories.
If we replace an eBook, you won't be able to download the old version. However, your download will remain in My eBooks > Downloaded within your subscription period.
If we update an eBook, you'll see "Update Available" rather than "Downloaded". Simply tap or click to update.
Subscription Only Content
Depending on your credentials, instructors may be eligible for additional free content, such as relevant syllabus and logbooks and course pack books. This additional content is added to your subscription when your credentials are verified as part of the application process.
As access to instructor-only content is dependent on your individual credentials, please ensure that you use your personal email address when you order, rather than a generic (info@) email address.
If you'd like to purchase a subscription for your school or RYA Recognised Training Centre, or use a generic email address, please be aware that you won't be eligible for instructor-only content.
How to Order
You can purchase any of the eBook subscriptions on our online shop.
Your eBooks will be available for you to download using the RYA Books app. Find out more about How to Download Your RYA eBook.
Please note: Your subscription will be registered to the email address you use to purchase your subscription. An RYA Books account will be created for you, if you don't have one already.
We aim to process instructor-only content within 2 working days from purchase. You will be notified that it's been added to your account by email. Please contact the eBook team at ebooks@rya.org.uk if you haven't heard from us within two working days.
The End of Your Subscription Period
Your annual subscription period will last for 12 months from the date of purchase. You will be sent an email reminder 3 days before the end of your subscription. After your subscription expires, you'll lose access to subscription content. You'll retain access to any eBooks purchased separately.
Renewing Your Subscription
You can renew your subscription by purchasing a subscription on our online shop.
Privacy & Personal Information
In order to fulfil our contract with you and provide access to either restricted or paid content, we need to collect and store the information listed below from you. Your information will be stored and used in accordance with the RYA privacy policy, which can be found here.
- Email address
- First name
- Surname
By tapping the @ button on the RYA Books app home screen, you are able to update your email preferences, access additional material from the RYA, or unsubscribe if you wish to do so.
RYA Recognition Guidance Notes
Please email training@rya.org.uk to request access to the RYA Recognition Guidance Notes.
Once we've confirmed your instructor credentials, we'll send you login details for the RYA Books app, where you can download the RGNs.
Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) Standards Subscriptions
In addition to our training schemes eBook subscriptions, we now offer 1-month or 12-month subscriptions to harmonised standards for the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD II 2013/53/EU).
Our 1-month subscription provides you with access to standards through the RYA Books app, while a 12-month subscription provides you with access through the app and the ability to download a PDF copy.
How to Order
These subscriptions are available to buy online only. Please visit the RCD Standards section of our online shop to complete your purchase.
Your subscription standards will be available for you to access using the RYA Books app. Find out more about How to Read Your RYA eBook.
Please note: Your subscription will be registered to the email address you supply when you order. An RYA Books account will be created for you, if you don't have one already, and you will receive instructions and login details for the RYA Books app by email.
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