Qualification Requirements 

Racing is an important aspect of sailing requiring the highest standard of race officials to manage events across the country.

The baseline RYA race official qualification is the Regional Race Official with the senior level being the National Race Official.  International race official (IRO) qualifications are awarded by ISAF and those at that level are automatically awarded the National RYA qualification in that discipline. The role of the RYA in the IRO application process is outlined in Race Official Schemes for Race Officers.