RYA Courses

South Devon College Marine Academy offers a range of short courses as a RYA recognised training centre.

Who are RYA?

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) was set up in 1875 as the Yacht Racing Association, and the RYA has since become the national governing body for dinghy, motor and sail cruising, and all forms of sail racing, RIBs and sports boats, windsurfing and personal watercraft. It is also a leading representative body for inland waterways cruising.

The RYA exists to get more people into boating and watersport activities, promote safe boating practices and raise the standards of yachting and sailing in the UK.

As an RYA-recognised training centre, the South Devon College Marine Academy offers a range of courses to promote safety on the water at all times, whatever your activity. 

From Powerboat Level 1 and 2 qualifications, and day skipper and coastal skipper courses, to RYA first aid and SRC VHF F2F, there will be a course at the Marine Academy to ensure your water-based leisure activities stay safe and fun. 

Courses available:

If you would like further information including a course description, what you will learn, and entry requirements on the courses available, please use the links below:

Please note that South Devon College can arrange extra dates to meet demand.

Interested? Let us know

Please enter your details and select one course from the drop-down menu below. We’ll be in touch to let you know when the next available start date is for your chosen course.