Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

The Royal Yachting Association serves as the national governing body in the UK for a broad range of activities, including dinghy, motor and sail cruising, sail racing, RIBs, sportsboats, windsurfing, and personal watercraft. It also acts as a representative body for inland waterways cruising.

The primary objective of The Royal Yachting Association involves increasing participation in boating and watersports while promoting safety and raising standards for yachting and sailing. The company manages a vast network to maintain these benchmarks, consisting of more than 2,400 recognized training centers across 58 countries.

Beyond training, the company provides support through its connection to more than 1,500 affiliated clubs. This structure allows The Royal Yachting Association to oversee and improve boating practices on an international scale.