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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Youth Windsurfing Stage 4

Youth Windsurfing Stage 4

Intermediate
Advanced
Afloat
The RYA Youth Windsurfing Stage 4 course is the final stage of the youth windsurfing progression. It focuses on high-performance techniques, including maintaining control in stronger winds and executing advanced maneuvers like carve gybing. The course emphasizes safety, precision, and self-reliance, preparing young windsurfers for competitive or recreational challenges. See more details…
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Advanced Plus Windsurfing

Advanced
Afloat
The RYA Advanced Plus Windsurfing course is aimed at experienced windsurfers seeking to push their skills to the limit. The course covers advanced freestyle moves, high-speed sailing, and wave techniques. Participants practice optimizing equipment for extreme conditions and mastering dynamic maneuvers. By the end, windsurfers will have the confidence to See more details…
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Windsurfing Foiling Sustained Flights

Intermediate
Advanced
Afloat
The RYA Windsurfing Foiling Sustained Flights course is for experienced foilers looking to master continuous foiling. Participants focus on maintaining lift, managing higher speeds, and executing smooth transitions while foiling. The course also covers equipment tuning for sustained performance. By the end, participants will have the expertise to enjoy extended See more details…
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Wingfoiling First Flights

Intermediate
Afloat
The RYA Wingfoiling First Flights course is designed for those new to wingfoiling. Participants learn how to handle the wing, balance on a foil board, and achieve their first flights. The course focuses on safety, controlling lift, and transitioning from displacement to foiling. By the end, participants will have experienced See more details…
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Youth Sailing Scheme – Start Sailing Stage 3

Beginner
Intermediate
Afloat
The RYA Youth Sailing Scheme – Start Sailing Stage 3 focuses on refining skills and building self-reliance on the water. Young sailors learn how to sail upwind and downwind effectively, handle stronger winds, and perform advanced maneuvers like gybing with precision. This course introduces the principles of navigation and prepares See more details…
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Wingfoiling Sustained Flights

Advanced
Afloat
The RYA Wingfoiling Sustained Flights course is for those who have mastered the basics of wingfoiling and want to focus on continuous flight. Participants refine their balance, learn to manage higher speeds, and practice advanced transitions while foiling. Equipment tuning and safety in dynamic conditions are also covered. By the See more details…
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Windsurfing Foiling Performance Flights

Advanced
Afloat
Building on initial foiling skills, the RYA Windsurfing Foiling Performance Flights course focuses on refining control and increasing speed. Participants practice advanced maneuvers like foiling gybes and tacks while maintaining balance and stability. The course emphasizes optimizing equipment and adjusting techniques for varying wind conditions. By the end, windsurfers will See more details…
2024 ILCA Senior Europeans and Open European Trophy

Youth Sailing Scheme – Start Sailing Stage 4

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Afloat
The RYA Youth Sailing Scheme – Start Sailing Stage 4 is the culmination of the youth sailing program, focusing on advanced boat handling and decision-making. Participants refine their skills in navigation, sail trimming, and managing boats in challenging conditions. The course introduces racing techniques and strategies, encouraging teamwork and self-confidence. See more details…
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Essential Navigation and Seamanship

Beginner
Classroom
Online
The RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship course is a shore-based program that introduces basic navigation and safety skills. Topics include reading charts, understanding tides, and using navigation tools. Participants also learn how to interpret weather forecasts and plan passages. This course is ideal for sailors, motorboaters, and anyone new to See more details…
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Level 2 Powerboat Handling (PB2)

Beginner
Intermediate
Afloat
The RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling course is a comprehensive two-day program that teaches participants the skills needed to operate powerboats confidently and safely. This course covers high-speed maneuvers, docking, navigation, and emergency procedures. Participants practice practical skills such as anchoring, recovering a man overboard, and handling various water conditions. See more details…
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