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RYA Courses

Royal Yachting Association courses
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The nautical courses of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) are the most recognized worldwide. The training programs are very practical and effective for students to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate.

There are courses for all levels and types of navigation. The RYA certifies recreational boaters around the world and also issues the certificates of competence with professional qualifications, valid for sailing in many countries around the world.
Frequent questions
  • ⭐ What is RYA?
    The Royal Yachting Association is the body of the United Kingdom that has delegated the development of training programs and the issuance of certificates to sailors, through its approved centers.
  • ✅ Are RYA certificates internationally valid?
    Yes, the RYA is highly prestigious and its certificates are internationally recognized, which will make it easier for you to navigate or rent boats in other countries.
  • ➡️ Can I sail with a RYA certificate in Spain?
    Currently, Spanish regulations do not allow citizens of Spanish nationality to navigate as a skipper with a RYA certificate. On the contrary, those who can prove their residence in the United Kingdom at the time they obtained the certificate can do so.
  • ✍ What certificates of competence can we find in the RYA?
    The certificates of competence that can be obtained are the following: RYA Advanced PowerboaT; RYA Yachtmaster Coastal; RYA Yachtmaster Offshore; RYA Yachtmaster Ocean.
  • ⚡ How much does a RYA course cost?
    The price of a RYA course varies widely. The difference depends on the area, the type of course and the quality of the school.
  • ❗ How many cruise sailing courses are there in the RYA?
    The most common cruising sailing courses are Competent crew; Day Skipper; Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster.
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Mike December of 2025
5-day practical Day Skipper course - Gibraltar
I really enjoyed the experience - Nacho was an excellent instructor who got the most out of everything: the weather, the boat and those on the course. Everyone who joined the course was great company and I really enjoyed the sailing, the learning and the time on shore.
I would recommend people book a private cabin.
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Manuela October of 2022
RYA Day Skipper Course, Genoa, Italy
Communication with the front office was punctual and clear. Our very trained, professional and empathetic instructor Fabrizio helped us in every phase of the training so that we could get the best possible result. From a technical point of view, which is the focus in such an activity, excellent experience.
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Maxime November of 2025
RYA Day Skipper in Sardinia, Italy
Great experience with Paula A. as instructor, I would recommend to anyone interested.
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Gianluca November of 2025
Offshore Skipper Course with RYA Day Skipper in Sardinia
It was a very interesting and educational RYA course, thanks to the professionalism of all the instructors involved. All of this took place in a unique setting, both for the beautiful nature and the lush greenery of the marina.
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Iñigo November of 2021
RYA Competent crew sailing course in Gibraltar
People of this school have an incredible navigation experience and they transmit it by mentoring us in all the work on the boat: testing engine, planning route, triming, controling wheel and docking or undocking.
My problem was my English to take advantage of the experience despite the patience of Ian and the tripu.
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Lana October of 2025
RYA Day Skipper in Sardinia, Italy
One of the best experiences ever. The knowledge, the passion, the commitment, and genuinity of Daniele is unmatched.What a gem. Daniele transformed our group into a cohesive beautiful crew. Even though we were unlucky with the weather some days, Daniele always managed to turn it around to a great day.
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  • What is the Royal Yachting Association (RYA)?

    The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is a United Kingdom organization of recognized international prestige that grants sailors certification of their knowledge before foreign authorities, as well as procedures in foreign rental or insurance companies.

    The Royal Yachting Association has more than 2,400 centers , between schools and clubs, recognized all over the world. In addition, more than a million people a year pass through its centers, from adults to children, who are introduced to sailing.

  • ¿Qué cursos puedo obtener en la RYA?

    The Royal Yachting Assocition has a full range of training , from recreational sailing, introductory dinghy programs to sport sailing. Even so, the most common nautical courses in the RYA for cruising sailing are:
    • Competent crew.
    • Day Skipper.
    • Coastal Skipper.
    • Yachtmaster.
    On the other hand, the RYA also issues certificates that prove the experience and competence of sailors and that are internationally recognized:
    • RYA Advanced Powerboat.
    • RYA Yachtmaster Coastal.
    • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore.
    • RYA Yachtmaster Ocean.
    If you want to know more about these courses, we recommend that you read the guide ' Learning to sail with courses from the RYA, Royal Yachting Association ', which we have on the Sailwiz blog.

  • Can I work as a skipper with a RYA course?

    The "Commercial Endorsment" is a requirement to work on British flag pleasure craft. This is a complement that can be added to the following certificates of competence to provide them with professional qualification:
    • RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of competence.
    • RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of competence.
    • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of competence.
    • RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of competence
  • Are RYA certificates internationally valid?
    In general, yes, the RYA enjoys great prestige and its certificates are internationally recognized, which will make it easier for you to navigate or rent boats in other countries . This is not the case in Spain, since current regulations do not allow citizens of Spanish nationality to navigate as skipper with an RYA certificate , except for those who can prove their residence in the United Kingdom at the time they obtained the license. certificate.

    That is why before taking a RYA course we advise you to review the legislation that governs the country in which you are going to navigate , since each one has its own regulations.
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