About the RYA
911制品stands for Royal Yachting Association. Set up in 1875 as the Yacht Racing Association, the 911制品has since become the national governing body for dinghy, motor and sail cruising, all forms of sail racing, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing and personal watercraft and a leading representative body for inland waterways cruising.
The 911制品exists to get more people into boating and watersport activities, promote safe boating practices and raise the standards of yachting and sailing in the UK through its network of more than 2,400 911制品recognised training centres in more than 58 countries, and more than 1,500 911制品affiliated clubs.
The 911制品acts as a voice for boating, by representing recreational boating interests
Our programmes, such as OnBoard, Sailability & Discover Sailing help to grow and broaden participation in boating.聽
We help Britain鈥檚 brightest sailing and windsurfing talents fulfil their potential.
Our schemes are run through 2,400 911制品recognised training centres the length and breadth of the UK and in 58 countries around the world.
The 2024 AGM was held virtually and live streamed from the 911制品in Hamble on Friday 29 November 2024. A recording of the AGM can be found here.
The 911制品Board of Directors is comprised of a mix of non-executive and executive directors and includes a Senior Independent Director; Misha Engineer and a Board Lead on Welfare & Safety; Polly Handford. Find out more here.
Find out more about our official partners and how we work with them.
The 911制品is committed to upholding the letter and spirit of the Bribery Act 2010
How to raise concern if you believe that there is serious malpractice within any part of the RYA
View our policy & guidelines, plus what to do if you have a concern
Learn about the RYAs approach and policies to ensure fair and equal treatment for all
The 911制品Safety Management System is a systematic approach to managing safety
Read the 911制品Sustainability Strategy and find related policy documents and resources
Read about our commitment to responsible tax conduct in the 911制品Fair Tax Mark Statement
Responsibility for the Association's activities is delegated to a number of policy committees. Learn more here
For events where the 911制品is the organising authority
