Popular courses
From beginners to professionals, there's something for everyone. Explore our most popular courses or browse by activity.
RYA Learn to Wingsurf
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.
RYA Day Skipper
Make the transition from crew to skipper, developing the practical skills and confidence to take command of a small yacht.
RYA Marine Radio (SRC)
If you have a VHF radio onboard your boat, or carry a handheld VHF whilst out on the water, you need to hold an operator's licence. Get qualified with our one-day course and exam.
RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship
Learn the basics of navigation, tides, charts and safety awareness in
just two days in the classroom or eight hours online.
With more than 100 courses to choose from, there's something for every age, ability and interest.
Instructors, coaches and careers
Looking for more information about becoming an RYA Instructor or Race Coach? Or want to turn your passion into a career on the water? Here’s everything you need to know.
Professional qualifications
If working on the water is your livelihood you need the right training. RYA qualifications are the tickets to your success, so start your career as you mean to go on.
Careers advice
Whether you’re after a career on the water or ashore, the marine
industry offers opportunities all over the world.
Teaching
Love an outdoor office? The chance to shape and inspire future boaters? Then join our talented crew and become an RYA Instructor.
Race coaching
Get into race coaching and help keep Great Britain the world's greatest competitive sailing nation.
From RYA Yachtmaster® to Advanced Powerboat, RYA Certificates of Competence are the ultimate aim of aspiring skippers. Find out more about the required experience and book your exam.