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All about RYA Yachtmasters

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RYA qualifications, in particular the RYA Yachtmaster® Offshore and Yachtmaster Ocean certificates of competence, are recognised and respected around the world. Qualification as a RYA Yachtmaster is the ultimate aim of many skippers, both professional and recreational.

The RYA has a long, distinguished history in professional and recreational boating, with more than a century of experience and knowledge. We work tirelessly at local, national and international level to ensure that your RYA qualifications are accepted and respected as the pinnacle of yacht training.

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