RYA Racing Books
We have a wide selection of print books and eBooks to support all levels of sail racing, from the basic rules books to more detailed explanations of each rule, cutting edge interactive eBooks, case books, tactics, and coaching. For the 2025-2028 rules cycle, we are offering a wider variety of eBooks and audiobooks of the rules for the first time.
Why Choose RYA Rules Books?
RYA rules books are the only publications available that contain the RYA's National Prescriptions, which are variations to certain areas of the rules and are essential for racing in UK waters.
What has changed for the 2025-2028 Racing Rules of Sailing?
There have been many minor changes to the rules, but the key ones are:
- Definitions – there have been changes to mark-room, obstruction, sail the course, and the addition of a new definition of continuing obstruction.
- Large parts of Part 2, Section C – 'At Mark and Obstructions' have changed – notably to rule 18 giving mark-room and tacking at the zone.
- Part 5 Protests, Redress, Hearings and Appeals has been completely re-written.
The RYA Racing Books Range
The simplified summary list of our racing books below will give you an indication of our current range and the format in which they are available; the links will take you to more detailed descriptions of the books, eBooks or audiobooks. This will be updated as new books become available, so check back regularly.
Rules Books
Basic Rules:
- RYA Handy Guide to Racing Rules 2025-2028 (RRH25) – due October
- RYA Handy Guide to Racing Rules 2025-2028 (eBook) (E-RRH25) – due October
- RYA Handy Guide to Racing Rules 2025-2028 (audiobook) (A-RRH25) – coming soon!
The Full Racing Rules of Sailing:
- RYA Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 (waterproof paperback) – out now!
- RYA Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 (eBook) (E-RRS25) – out now!
- RYA Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 (audiobook) (A-RRS25) – due October
Detailed Explanation of Rules:
- RYA Racing Rules Explained 2025-2028 (eBook) (E-RRX25) – coming soon!
- RYA Racing Rules Explained 2025-2028 (audiobook) (A-RRX25) – coming soon!
Interactive and Integrated Racing Rules and Cases linking eBook:
- Racing Rules Integrated eBook (E-RRC25) (in the RYA Books app for 2025-2028) – coming soon!
Other Racing Books
- RYA Start to Race (eBook) (E-G66)
- RYA Solent Race Strategy (eBook) (E-G74)
- RYA Tactics (G40) (new edition updated with the 2025-2028 rules) – coming soon!
- RYA Tactics (eBook) (E-G40) (new edition updated with the 2025-2028 rules) – coming soon!
- RYA Racing for Yachts & Keelboats (G107)
- RYA Racing for Yachts & Keelboats (eBook) (E-G107)
- RYA Race Training Exercises (eBook) (E-G100)
- RYA Race Coaching Handbook (eBook) (E-G101)
Case Books, Call Books and Guidance Books:
Included as free eBooks in the RYA Books app in a dedicated "Racing Rules of Sailing" category.
- The RYA Case Book – due to be published early 2025.
- RYA Racing Rules Guidance. Contains general guidance; guidance primarily for race officials; and the RYA rules disputes procedures – due to be published early 2025.
- RYA Race Management Guide. Highlights best practice and acts as an aide memoire for race officers and those involved in race management – due to be published early 2025.
Racing eBook Subscriptions – Coming Soon!
- ES-RB: Basic Racing eBook Subscription (12 months for £6). Includes E-RRH25, E-G66 and E-G107.
- ES-RA: Advanced Racing eBook Subscription (12 months for £15). Includes E-RRS25, E-RRC25, E-G40, and E-RRX25.
World Sailing App Update
Note: The World Sailing app was retired in September 2024. If you've already downloaded the app and purchased the Racing Rules 2021-2024 Integrated eBook, you'll retain access. However, no app updates will become available and you will not be able to make any purchases.
Instead, the Racing Rules 2025-2028 Integrated eBook (E-RRC25) (plus case books, call books and other associated documents) will shortly be available within the new "Racing Rules of Sailing" category of the RYA Books app. You can purchase the new interactive Racing Rules 2025-2028 Integrated eBook from www.rya.org.uk or in-app, as soon as it's available.
If you have any questions, please contact the Publications team at publications@rya.org.uk.
