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Race officials

RYA Race Officials ensure fair play, safety, and compliance with the rules that govern sailing

Race official roles

The RYA provides a qualification framework for the five disciplines of race officials. Discover the essential roles of each discipline from managing racecourses, ensuring fair play, and overseeing the racing team for a successful event.

Race officials resources

Find all the resources you need to start your journey as an RYA race official. From the application process to insights on competencies, appointment criteria, and qualifications for each racing discipline.

Race officials development

Enhance your skills and network at our race officials conferences. Stay up to date with racing rules and best practices while fulfilling your RYA qualification requirements.

RYA Race Officials Academy

Join the RYA race officials academy and fast track your journey to becoming a qualified race official. Experience structured training, mentorship, and a supportive community.

Race Officials Policies

Understand the process of becoming an RYA race official with detailed insights on competencies, appointment criteria, and the necessary qualifications for each discipline.

Race Officer Qualification Requirements

Discover essential race officer qualification requirements, including the RYA and World Sailing standards. Ensure your eligibility and enhance your racing career.

Data protection for race officials

Navigate data protection for race officials with our comprehensive guide. Learn about personal data, obligations, and compliance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act.

RYA Race Officials Application & Reference Forms

Begin your path to becoming an RYA race official. Access application and reference forms tailored for various roles, and receive confirmation upon submission.

Race officials conference

The RYA holds its Race Officials National Conference once every four years, providing a weekend of networking and focused topics designed to develop and educate all levels of race officials.

Qualification requirements

Whichever discipline you choose, learn about the experience required to obtain your qualification and how to effectively maintain your certification.

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Mark layer qualification requirements

Explore the pathway to becoming a qualified mark layer. Understand the requirements, experience needed, and how to maintain your certification effectively.

Judge qualification requirements

Achieve your RYA judge qualifications with our comprehensive guide. Understand the requirements, renewal timelines, and application steps for aspiring judges.

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Umpire qualification

Learn more about RYA umpire qualifications, including regional and national umpire. Find out about application requirements, renewal processes, and performance assessments.

Regional and national courses

Want to become a race official? Attending a race official course is a qualification requirement to become a RYA race official in whichever discipline you choose.

Sail measurer qualification requirements

Even if you have no previous experience, the RYA can train anyone to become a sail measurer. You’ll learn the equipment rules of sailing, class rules, and the techniques for certification control.