The RYA (Royal Yachting Association) has a world-wide reputation. Their teaching materials are excellent and they inspect every recognised training centre every year to ensure they meet RYA standards. If you’re the sort of person who looks for quality, you’re looking in the right place.
The RYA, a British organisation, is probably the most widely known boating organisation in the world and RYA training is arguably the finest in the world. There are over 2,200 RYA recognised training centres in more than 44 countries. In the UK they represent all forms of water sports, from windsurfing to cruising yachts, both sail and power. They are also responsible for training the British Olympic sailing team.
The RYA imposes strict standards on the training establishments recognised to run their courses. This involves an annual inspection visit to each school to check the boats, equipment, instructor qualifications, paperwork and systems.
Boats used for RYA courses must be commercially licensed and insured and must carry comprehensive safety and navigation equipment. RYA requirements go well beyond what is commonly required in most countries, including Greece.
All RYA instructors must be trained and qualified in instruction as well as being top-notch sailors. They must take regular update courses in teaching sailing and have up to date First Aid certificates, to ensure your safety.
Failure to meet the required standards results in having RYA recognition removed.
“I know of no other sailing organisation in the world
that has as regular and rigorous inspection policy for ALL its schools.”
RYA recognition is a guarantee that the training you receive will be of an acceptable standard. This meticulous insistence on standards is why RYA certificates are accepted and respected throughout the world.
”Any RYA school should provide adequate training
but, at Aegean Sailing School, we like to not only meet
but to exceed those standards.”
Here are some of the unique aspects of RYA training:
Read what some of our sailing students have to say, explore our course catalogue, and contact us for more information about each course and our availabilities to come and sail in Greece!