Welcome to RYA Racing
Whatever your racing passion, our team is here to support you
What kind of racing are you into?
Dinghy racing
How to get started - and improve - in dinghy racing
Youth and junior racing
Develop your racing skills in recognised junior and youth classes, plus learn all about the RYA’s Performance Pathway
Keelboat racing
Find out more about British Keelboat Academy, match racing, offshore racing, the British Keelboat League and more
Team racing
An exciting and sociable racing format in which teams battle it out to secure a winning combination
Race coach
Find out how to become a race coach
Para racing
It's a level playing field on the water, so why not fuel your competitive fire on the race course
Sailing through a dual career
Click here for British Youth Sailing's new guide to combining sailing and education.
Sail clean
We work with World Sailing and UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) to promote clean sport and the Values of UKAD’s 100% Me programme. Find out more.
Running racing
Everything race officials and volunteers need to know
Rating and Handicap Systems
All you need to know about Portsmouth Yardstick and The RYA YTC
RYA National Classes
Info on the 11 dinghy and keelboat classes that the RYA administers
Update a measurement certificate
Update the name and address on your dinghy measurement certificate
Apply for a yacht sail number
A sail number is a unique identifier for yachts that's required for racing and recommended for cruising
Racing Charter
The RYA Racing Charter promotes rule observance, sportsmanship and good communication between organisers and competitors
RYA Portland House
The RYA's purpose-built accommodation and training facility in Portland, Dorset, available for members to book
Incident and accident reporting
Contribute to the RYA Safety Management System and help us to keep racing safe.