RYA Scotland

RYA Scotland Connected Conference

Join the conversation at our upcoming Connected Conference at Stirling Court Hotel on 01 November. A top opportunity to learn from your community, share with friends and grow together. Click to read more about what's in store and book a free spot.

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Find a club or centre near you

RYA Scotland work with a network of clubs and centres which are all ready to help you get on the water. Use the Where's My Nearest tool to find a venue near you.

Explore the RYA's Get Started hub

New to the whole sailing thing? Explore the RYA's Get Started hub to learn more about what's involved in getting on the water.

Find out about RYA Scotland's Summer of Sailing

RYA Scotland is proud to be supporting a number of opportunities to get more young people on the water thanks to funding from sportscotland’s Summer of Sport initiative.

About Us

Learn more about the RYA Scotland team, volunteer network, and policy hub.

Our impact

Explore our impact and strategic vision - all centred around People, Places and Communities.

Representation

Find out how we represent the interests of RYA members, affiliates and the boating community in Scotland.

Latest news

Meet Julie Walker, RYA Scotland’s incoming Chair

Julie’s route to becoming RYA Scotland’s next Chair has taken her from figure skating in Irvine to sailing across oceans, with a career of leading change around the world along the way.

Sailing club stalwart recognised with RYA Scotland Impact Award

Julia Gibson was presented with the award during Largs Regatta Festival

Building community and creating opportunity: Spotlight on the Shelley brothers

Ben and Jono are creating opportunity aboard their Clyde based boat 'Mocking-J'

Events

RYA Scotland runs a number of events throughout the year.

Performance Pathway

RYA Scotland’s Performance Pathway helps sailors progress from local clubs to national and international competition, supporting smooth transitions between levels of development.

Sport Development

Find out more about RYA Scotland's approach to Sport Development, the initiatives we work across, as well as support for affiliated clubs, centres and organisations across Scotland.

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Aspire Programme

The RYA Scotland Aspire Programme is a forward-thinking initiative developed to support and clarify the development journey for RYA instructors, coaches, and officials across Scotland. Find out more on our dedicated Aspire Hub.

Impact Awards

Nominations are open to celebrate the exceptional commitment and achievement amongst the people and organisations involved in sailing and boating in Scotland.