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 What is RYA Scotland 

 
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Published: 07/07/2008
RYA SCOTLAND
  • is a forum for Scottish Sailing with representation from all styles of sailing - from Optimists to OAPs, from dinghies to motor cruisers, from schools to clubs, from ocean racers to windsurfers
  • is a professional organisation, quietly serving the growing needs of a developing sport, financed from personal membership and club affiliation, and sportscotland grants
  • has over 120 affiliated sailing clubs in Scotland, and over 90 establishments recognised by RYA Scotland providing sailing tuition to a nationally recognised standard
  • is a dynamic organisation, promoting skills acquisition at all levels of sailing
    • LOCALLY
  • Learning materials from RYA, sportscotland and National Coaching Foundation
  • Rescue Boat and Race Officer Training
  • VHF examinations
  • RYA Small Craft First Aid Courses
    • REGIONALLY
  • Area Winter Race Training Squads for the Forth, North of Scotland, & Strathclyde
    • NATIONALLY
  • The Cruising Symposium
  • The Instructor Conferences for Dinghy, Windsurfing and Cruising Instructors
  • Race Management Training Workshops
  • Champion of Champions Event
  • Scottish Single-Handed, Juniors and Ladies Championships
  • Scottish Match Racing Championships (Men, Women, Youth)
  • Scottish Squads for Single-handed (Laser/Europe), Junior & Senior Double-handed, Optimist/Topper and Windsurfers
  • Yachtmaster Examination Centre for Scotland
  • VHF Examination co-ordination centre for Scotland