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Inspiration and commitment celebrated at 2025 RYA Awards

22 Feb 25

Outstanding contributions and incredible impact recognised across sailing and boating

2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show gets sailing fans ‘hyped’ for the season ahead

24 Feb 25

Portsmouth Yardstick numbers release for 2025. Image credit Peter Hickson

RYA reveals the Portsmouth Yardstick numbers for 2025

22 Feb 25

MCA Sport and Pleasure Code of Practice explained

04 Feb 25

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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.

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