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Expertise needed to steer new Female Athlete Development Group

24 Sep 24

Can you help best support the development of young female sailors?

Members of the Clean Water Sports Alliance at Southampton International Boat Show, September 2024

More sports join the call for clean water

24 Sep 24

Three teams in view racing Sonars upwind for the Carmela Cup two-boat keelboat team racing championships hosted by Royal Thames YC at Queen Mary SC 2024.

Announcement: Team Racing World Championship 2025

19 Sep 24

New publications out now

16 Sep 24

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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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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.