Sail Numbers 

Sail numbers are an important way of uniquely identifying a yacht for a variety of purposes. They are a requirement for racing, and could be critical in a search and rescue situation. For these reasons, we recommend that all yachts have a unique sail number.   

You can request a sail number to be issued to your boat online.  Sail numbers are issued sequentially and payment can be made online. Allocations cost £25 to non-members, £15 to members and are FREE to Gold members/ Please see the terms and conditions below.

Please note that this service allocates the sail number to a vessel only, and does not include the actual sail numbers to apply to the sails.  These must be purchased  from a chandlery or sail-maker, and their application should conform to the physical specifications advised to you with your allocation.

For further information please CLICK HERE, email us at technical@rya.org.uk or call 0845 345 0383.

Windsurfing sail number allocations are also available. Allocations cost £25 to non-members and are FREE to to all RYA Members. Please email to request further information.

Terms and Conditions:

• Does not cover ISAF or National Classes and is only applicable to those classes as identified by RRS Appendix G (RYA Prescription).
• Only available for next in sequence issue sail numbers. For special numbers the following rates apply:
  • 2 digit number – GBR 12L – £1,000 or £750 for gold members
  • 3 digit number – GBR 123L – £500 or £375 for gold members
  • 4 digit number – GBR 1234L – £250 or £187.50 for gold members
• Gold members receive one free sail number issue per year.
• Does not include change of ownership notification.