Information to help race officials, event organisers and others involved in running racing at all levels from club racing to international championships.
Race official training & qualifications
Please Note:
Please complete the Race Officials Courses waiting list if the course you are looking for isn’t listed, we will then contact you when the course is available to book.
Access the resources we have available for clubs to help develop their volunteers and club race teams.
Are you interested in getting into officiating? Take a look at our upcoming courses.
Information on the RYA Race Official courses we offer, for those who are interested in becoming a qualified RYA Race Official.
Find out about the race official development events, articles and videos the RYA have available to help race officials.
All the information for current & prospective race officials on the appointment criteria and qualification policies.
Application and reference forms for RYA Race Official qualifications.
The RYA Race Officials directory is currently being updated, if you require any assistance please email RaceOfficials@rya.org.uk . The Directory allows you to search for Judges, Mark Layers, Measurers, Race Officers & Umpires by name, location and qualification type.
The RYA Racing Charter promotes rule observance and encourages sportsmanship and good communication between competitors and organisers.
Find out about the different roles that you can get involved with to help run racing.
Information on the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS), Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) and RYA Anti-Doping Rules
The RYA advisory services offer prompt informal advice on racing rules and race management queries from members and affiliated organisations.
A range of different course diagrams and images of flags for use in sailing instructions.
Guidance and good practice for competitors and race officials on racing rules, running racing and other aspects of race officiating.
Find out about the race official development events, articles and videos the RYA have available to help race officials.
Information useful to those setting courses.
Standard forms and wordings that can be used by events as templates for their entry forms, notices of race and other event paperwork.
The RYA technical team provide a number of services to help support clubs and classes running racing.
The IHC Scheme is a World Sailing initiative allowing manufacturers to carry out equipment control and certify equipment through a quality management system avoiding the need for boat owners to find and arange for sail measurement.
The RYA is the Certification Authority for all National and a number of International Classes. Click here to apply for a new measurement certificate for a change of owner or address.
The RYA is the Class Rules Authority for 11 National Classes. Click here to access the class rules and measurement forms.
The PY Scheme has been running since the 1950s and continues to provide clubs with a method of facilitating mixed class handicap dinghy racing.
The RYA's mission to create an aspirational environment for development and promotion of race officials under the age of 35
Race Officials Academy
