- More than 2,400 recognised training centres in over 58 countries
- Some 270,000 people take an RYA training course each year
- More than 25,000 RYA instructors
- Over 100 RYA publications, licensed in 20 different languages
- Some 85,000 RYA Books App users in 100 different countries
RYA Dinghy and Coaching schemes introduced to assist clubs and sailing schools by providing a national syllabus and method of learning to sail, as well as a national training programme. The intention was to ensure that all RYA recognised centres provided tuition to the same standard, with qualified instructors, inspections and safety requirements
Log books developed
Armed Forces take up RYA training
RYA Sail Cruising scheme introduced with logbook and shorebased and practical courses
RYA takes over Yachtmaster from Board of Trade
RYA Powerboat (then called Sportsboat) scheme introduced. Developed predominantly for training sailing club boat operators in preparation for Safety Boat duties
RYA Training and RORC publish 1979 Fastnet Race report, influencing safety requirements at cruising schools
RYA Windsurfing (then called Boardsailing) scheme introduced as windsurfing became part of the RYA remit
RYA Motor Cruising scheme introduced to parallel Sail Cruising scheme
RYA takes over VHF Marine Radio operators qualification from Home Office
RYA Diesel Engine course introduced
RYA Sea Survival course introduced
RYA becomes one of the first sports to introduce child protection guidelines
Code of Practice for sail training vessels and sailing schools introduced by MCA. RYA adopts standard for training centres
RYA issues commercially endorsed Yachtmaster certificates of competence
RYA First Aid courses introduced
RYA Inland Waterways scheme introduced
RYA Advanced Powerboat course introduced
RYA Personal Watercraft course introduced
RYA Short Range Certificate for VHF operators introduced creating an internationally recognised qualification for marine radio
RYA Radar course introduced
RNLI adopts RYA Yachtmaster™ scheme for training new coxswains
RYA Yachtmaster™ schemes expands overseas, with centres recognised in the USA, Australia and New Zealand
First RYA Yachtmaster™ of the Year Award presented to Nick Bubb
Royal Marines incorporate RYA Powerboat and Motor Cruising courses into their training and Royal Navy incorporates RYA courses into Officer training
RYA Tickmark logo registered as UK trademark
RYA Yachtmaster™ is trademarked internationally
RYA Publications brought in-house to better serve members interests and support training schemes
First foreign rights granted for RYA Publications which went on to be licensed in Spanish, German, Japanese and many other languages
RYA OnBoard introduced to encourage more young people to get involved with sailing and windsurfing at RYA training centres
Royal Logistic Corps adopts RYA Yachtmaster™ for coxswains of landing craft
RYA training made more accessible to disabled people with Sailability sites encouraged to become RYA training centres and RYA Dinghy Sailing courses adapted for visually impaired sailors
RYA Voucher scheme introduced to help increase the flexibility and accessibility of RYA Training. More than 250 UK training centres supported the initial scheme launch
RYA Personal Watercraft (PWC) Safety scheme introduced seeing superyacht crew trained up as RYA PWC instructors who are then able to deliver RYA training to guests
MOD and civilian police forces adopt RYA training
RYA Yachtmaster™ becomes National Yacht Training programme of Australia
RYA training goes digital with introduction of eBooks and first online course
RYA starts conducting regular overseas instructor conferences
RYA recognised as a National Operating Authority for the Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award
RYA Tender Operators course developed in conjunction with the superyacht industry
RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate online course awarded two Golds at the International eLearning Awards
RYA Powerability introduced, extending the accessibility of powerboat skippering to disabled people
First accessible eBook launched
Foiling is introduced to the RYA Dinghy and Windsurfing schemes
RYA training delivered in foreign language for the first time with the delivery of the Dinghy and Windsurfing schemes in Mandarin at recognised training centres in China
Trinity House RYA Yachtmaster™ Scholarship is launched, providing opportunities for those aspiring to work in the small commercial vessel sector
RYA update and publish renewed guidance (Voluntary Code of Practice) for the operation of Small Commercial High Speed Passenger Vessels in association with Passenger Boat Association and British Marine
First eBooks published in compliance with new accessibility standard WCAG 2.0 AA
RYA Audiobooks introduced
