Introduced in December 2025, the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code provides a single, modern code of practice for small commercial vessels under 24m in commercial use ...

What is a commercial endorsement? A commercial endorsement is required for work on board British flagged vessels subject to the MCA's codes of practice for small commercial vessels. A number of ...

Sailing in the RYA Elliott 6M keelboats, up to 12 teams will compete in teams of 3/4 sailors weighing no more that 272kgs. 2 days of racing at WPNSA with training available on Friday afternoon. Open ...

Every year the sailing calendar is packed with races for sailors, including the Isle of Wight’s Round the Island Race in July, Cowes Week in August as well as numerous regional events. Taking part in ...

World Sailing uses a system of assigning symbols to courses (course signals) which consist of letters and numbers. The number always relates to the number of beats that a competitor is to sail to ...

Please read the RYA eBooks: How to Guide and download a Taster before buying an eBook. This eBook is a quick reference, graphically displayed guide to race strategy ...

As part of the RYA’s ambitious goal to drastically grow participation in sailing and boating, we are seeking to evolve how we develop the people who deliver our sport. We are looking for a visionary ...

What is the RYA Racing Scheme? The RYA has revised its dinghy racing scheme. The new focus is on developing sailors’ skills and providing guidance for clubs, training centres, coaches and instructors.

Please complete the Race Officials Directory form if you would like your contact details to be added to the directory.

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, ...

MG and the RYA are charting an exciting new course in 2026 as MG are announced as the official automotive partner of the RYA and the British Sailing Team. Sara Sutcliffe, RYA CEO commented “We are ...