RYA Courses and Certificates

British Royal Yachting Association’s (RYA) training is the world’s biggest, best and most reputable yachting training scheme. With more than 50 years of tradition, the RYA offers more than 100 courses – from beginner to professional level – through 2.400 recognised training centres in 58 countries.

Each year, more than 270.000 people learn how to sail on sailing yachts or dinghies, operate a powerboat, motor yacht or jet ski, surf and race on the RYA courses. More than 25.000 professional RYA instructors deliver the RYA courses, and the RYA issues more than 100 publications to support its courses. Also, over 25.000 professionals working on commercial vessels worldwide have RYA Certificates of Competence.

The RYA certificates for recreational and professional boaters are recognised and accepted worldwide. With the RYA Day Skipper or the RYA Coastal Skipper certificate and a VHF – SRC Marine Radio certificate, you’ll be able to charter a sailing yacht in Croatia and most countries worldwide.

Royal Yachting Association’s (RYA) training

RYA Courses and Certificates

RYA Competent Crew course

Learn to sail! Thinking about sailing but don't know how to start? The RYA Competent crew course is a perfect fit for you.

€1190 Book A Course

RYA Day Skipper course

Skipper a yacht! Are you considering upgrading your sailing skills and taking friends and family on a cruise? The RYA Day Skipper course is an excellent choice for you.

€1190 Book A Course

RYA Day Skipper Fast Track

Get your skipper certificate fast! Are you considering starting sailing and becoming a certified skipper as quickly as possible? The RYA Day Skipper Fast Track course aims to do just that.

€2670 Book A Course

RYA Coastal Skipper course

Boost your skippering! Do you want to enhance your skippering skills to sail by day and night safely? The RYA Coastal Skipper is an excellent course for you.

€1290 Book A Course

RYA VHF – SRC Marine Radio

Learn to use a VHF radio! Do you want to learn how to use a marine radio and why it is an essential part of safety equipment on a yacht? RYA VHF – SRC marine radio is an ideal course for you.

€130 Book A Course

Refreshers of RYA courses

Strengthen your sailing skills! Has it been a while since you sailed and did your Competent Crew or Day Skipper courses? Do you need more practice before taking a yacht on your own for a cruise?

€1090 Book A Course

RYA Online Theory Courses

Learn Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper theory online! Do you want to learn navigation, rules of avoiding collision, and weather and get the theory knowledge to join the Day Skipper or the Coastal Skipper practical courses? RYA Online Theory Courses are a perfect choice for you.

£245 - £390 Book A Course

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