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Taking action for clean water

30 Apr 24

RYA forms an alliance with six other sports to promote clean open water

Move for your mental health

16 May 24

Boat in Marina Grande port in Sorrento, Tyrrhenian sea, Amalfi coast, Italy

Boaters’ views sought for European Commission study into license recognition

13 May 24

Narrowboats outside Houses of Parliament. Credit Kev Maslin / Chasing the Boats

Government receives wake-up call from inland waterways campaigners

10 May 24

Save on your show tickets

Southampton International Boat Show | 13 - 22 September

RYA members can take advantage of an exclusive ticket offer to this year’s show.

About the RYA

The Royal Yachting Association is the national governing body for dinghy, motor and sail cruising, all forms of sail racing, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing and personal watercraft, and is a leading representative body for inland waterways cruising in the UK.

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Supporting people who love being on the water, join a community of over 100,000 like-minded members and enjoy exclusive benefits while protecting the sport you love.

ICC Application

The International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft is intended to provide evidence of competence when requested by officials in foreign countries. It is historically known as the International Certificate of Competence.