The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) provides a framework for the use of the oceans. The convention defines the territorial limits a country can claim and whether a vessel is ...

The Board of Directors is comprised of a mix of non-executive and executive directors and it meets regularly to conduct its business The role of the Board is to supervise the management of the ...

If you have never tried sailing before, welcome! You will find sailing a breath of fresh air, meet fantastic people and learn loads. Sailing is great for mind, body and soul. Be inspired, find out ...

COVID-19: If local restrictions allow, all RYA Windsurfing Scheme Instructor training can return to usual delivery including all endorsements.

Candidates should be able to complete tasks such as those listed below, sailing at all times with an awareness of the 'five essentials', and confirming they can sail in a controlled and confident ...

Exit the M27 at Junction 8 and follow the signs to Hamble-le-Rice/Netley (B3397). Follow the B3397 for around two miles. On the way you pass Hamble Train Station and a large model of a red plane ...

Series 1 - The rules of Part 2 'When Boats Meet' Series 1 provides an introduction to the racing rules of sailing and covers the rules and scenarios you are most likely to come across on the race ...

Clubs are advised to ensure that they have both a Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding and Protecting Children Policy. These should be adopted by the club as a whole and all members should be made are ...

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. Make the transition from crew to skipper, developing the ...

Ideally the best way to prevent harm, is to introduce measures that reduce the occurrence of hazards and risks. As mentioned in our Safety Management Policy Statement, the RYA recognises that a risk ...

The RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC) is the minimum qualification required to operate marine VHF radio equipment on a UK flagged vessel. It is obtained by successfully completing an SRC ...

Development is about looking at the organisation you love and asking the question, "Could we be better?" Preserving the best of what you do now, while making the club sustainable for the future.