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Grab your 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show tickets for the ultimate season kick-starter

06 Nov 24

RYA members and children aged 15 and under go free!

Ellie Aldridge celebrates gold with team members

RYA welcomes UK Sport funding for LA 2028 cycle

16 Dec 24

Clean Water Sports Alliance Wins Sports Journalism Awards ‘Sport for Change’ Award 2024

11 Dec 24

MCA Sport and Pleasure Code of Practice: Public Consultation Process Announced

04 Dec 24

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If you've been inspired by the Team GB sailors at the Paris 2024 Olympics and want to get started in sailing, here's everything you need to know.

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.

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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.

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