All RYA Courses

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) courses provide internationally recognised training for sailing, motorboating, personal watercraft, and professional maritime careers. Designed for all skill levels, these courses ensure safety, competence, and confidence on the water.

For leisure boaters, the RYA Powerboat, Personal Watercraft, and Yachtmaster schemes teach essential navigation, handling, and safety skills. The RYA Sailing Scheme, covering dinghies and yachts, offers structured learning from beginner to expert levels.

For professionals, RYA Commercial Endorsements allow mariners to work legally in the industry, while the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore and Ocean qualifications are highly respected worldwide.

Specialist courses like VHF Radio, First Aid, Sea Survival, and Diesel Engine Maintenance enhance safety and seamanship.

The RYA also offers instructor courses, allowing experienced individuals to teach and share their passion for boating. With a strong focus on safety and enjoyment, RYA courses are the gold standard in marine training.

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Intermediate Windsurfing

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The RYA Intermediate Windsurfing course bridges the gap between beginner and advanced skills. Participants learn techniques for improving speed, balance, and transitions in moderate conditions. The course introduces planing and teaches windsurfers how to optimize their stance and sail trim. By the end, participants will feel confident handling more dynamic See more details…
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Start Yachting

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The RYA Start Yachting course is a two-day introduction to the basics of yacht sailing. Participants learn steering, sail handling, and onboard safety procedures. This hands-on course provides a taste of life at sea and serves as an excellent starting point for further qualifications. By the end, participants will have See more details…
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Youth Sailing Scheme – Start Sailing Stage 2

Beginner
Intermediate
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Building on Stage 1, the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme – Start Sailing Stage 2 equips young sailors with more advanced techniques. Participants learn to handle their dinghies in various wind conditions, practicing tacking, gybing, and balancing the boat effectively. The course emphasizes developing independence while maintaining safety. By the end, See more details…
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Windsurfing Advanced Racing

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The RYA Windsurfing Advanced Racing course is for competitive windsurfers looking to improve their race performance. Participants learn advanced tactics, starting techniques, and race strategy. Practical sessions focus on optimizing board and sail performance, managing wind shifts, and handling high-pressure scenarios. By the end, participants will feel confident competing in See more details…
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Intermediate Windsurfing (Planing)

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The RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (Planing) course introduces participants to planing techniques, enabling them to harness the power of stronger winds. Participants learn how to control the board at higher speeds, manage their stance, and optimize sail trim. Practical exercises focus on improving transitions and maintaining stability. This course is ideal See more details…
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Advanced Windsurfing

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The RYA Advanced Windsurfing course focuses on refining techniques for high-performance windsurfing. Participants learn advanced maneuvers such as carve gybing, waterstarting, and managing stronger winds. The course emphasizes optimizing board and sail setup for maximum speed and control. By the end, windsurfers will feel confident tackling challenging conditions and enhancing See more details…
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Cruising Level 2 – Basic Skills

Beginner
Intermediate
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The RYA Cruising Level 2 – Basic Skills course builds on Level 1, focusing on independent sailing and decision-making. Participants practice tacking, gybing, and navigating in various conditions. The course also covers safety drills and anchoring. By the end, sailors will feel confident handling a cruising yacht independently in light See more details…
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Youth Windsurfing Stage 3

Intermediate
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The RYA Youth Windsurfing Stage 3 course takes young windsurfers to the next level by introducing more advanced techniques. Participants practice upwind and downwind sailing, refining their balance and sail control. The course also includes basic navigation skills and an introduction to planing. By the end, participants will have the See more details…
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Improve your Wingsurfing

Beginner
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The RYA Improve Your Wingsurfing course is aimed at wingsurfers who want to refine their skills and gain more control. Participants learn advanced steering, upwind sailing, and techniques for handling stronger winds. The course also focuses on safety, efficiency, and optimizing equipment. By the end, wingsurfers will feel confident tackling See more details…
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Windsurfing Foiling First Flights

Intermediate
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The RYA Windsurfing Foiling First Flights course introduces windsurfers to the exciting world of foiling. Participants learn how to set up and control foiling boards, focusing on achieving and maintaining flight. The course covers balance, sail trim, and safety, helping windsurfers transition smoothly into foiling. By the end, participants will See more details…
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