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RYA Scotland

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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.

Development contacts

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

Scottish Club Chat | Summer 2026

What a summer it's been for boating across Scotland!

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Scotland's west coast busy with top tier race action

There's been lots of top race action on the go this August

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Meet the RYA Scotland Youth Voices team

The group bring together a range of perspectives from across the community

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Events

RYA Scotland runs a number of events throughout the year.

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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.

Affiliation in Scotland

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.

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Impact Awards

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

My qualifications

View your RYA certificates online by registering for a free MyRYA account.

My RYA

Explore our courses

With more than 100 courses to choose from, there's something for every age, ability and interest.

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Find a club or training centre

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Representation & Cruising

RYA Scotland engages positively to promote and protect recreational boating within Scotland's legal framework while working alongside Marine Scotland, the Scottish Government, Local Authorities and other industry and interested parties.