Use the RYA rules for UK racing
UK events use the World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing with the RYA National Prescriptions. The current rules cover 2025 to 2028.
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Use free UK guides for race admin, duties, finance, safety and member data. Each guide names the rules and sources it relies on.
Need a working document or calculation? Open the free sailing club tools for duty rotas, Notices of Race and Portsmouth Yardstick results.
Last updated 20 August 2026
Check United Kingdom rules first
These official sources set the local context for racing, club safety and member data.
Set a clear safeguarding policy
The RYA recommends an appropriate safeguarding policy for affiliated organisations with children, young people or adults at risk.
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UK clubs must handle personal data under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. The ICO has guidance for small clubs and membership organisations.
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UK guide library
Pick the guide your club needs
Every guide is free. Read it online, share the link or use the included template.
Race admin
Notice of Race guide and template
Build a clear Notice of Race around the current UK rules and RYA prescriptions.
Read: Notice of Race guide and templateRace admin
Officer of the Day checklist
Work through race morning, the start sequence and the post-race close.
Read: Officer of the Day checklistTreasury
GoCardless for sailing clubs
Check UK Direct Debit setup, costs, alternatives and record keeping.
Read: GoCardless for sailing clubsClub duties
Duty rota fairness
Compare rotation, points and opt-in systems for volunteer duties.
Read: Duty rota fairnessSafety
Risk assessment template
Use UK and RYA guidance to review hazards, controls and follow-up work.
Read: Risk assessment templateMember data
Migrate from spreadsheets
Audit, clean, map and test club records before members move over.
Read: Migrate from spreadsheetsRace admin
Notice of Race vs Sailing Instructions
Put each event rule in the right document and avoid common clashes.
Read: Notice of Race vs Sailing InstructionsPlanning
Off-season admin checklist
Plan UK winter work across boats, accounts, meetings and the next season.
Read: Off-season admin checklistTreasury
The sailing club treasurer's year
Follow the UK club finance cycle from renewals to year-end accounts.
Read: The sailing club treasurer's yearNew sailors
How to learn to sail
Choose a route into UK dinghy or yacht training and find a suitable club.
Read: How to learn to sailNew sailors
How to join a sailing club
Find nearby clubs, compare boats, training, costs and duties, then plan your first visit.
Read: How to join a sailing clubNew sailors
Find sailing lessons near you
Compare local clubs and RYA training centres before booking a beginner course.
Read: Find sailing lessons near youNew sailors
RYA sailing courses explained
Choose the right dinghy, yacht or youth course and understand the main qualification routes.
Read: RYA sailing courses explainedNew sailors
Types of sailing boats
Understand common dinghies, keelboats, yachts and UK racing classes.
Read: Types of sailing boatsResource library questions
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Keep RYA and club records connected.
The RYA sets national sailing guidance. Each committee still owns its local rules, people and evidence.
Keep RYA affiliation details current.
The RYA is the UK national governing body for sailing and boating. Affiliated clubs can use its club support, training and technical guidance.
What the club record should hold.
Record the affiliation owner, renewal date and the RYA contact used for each club decision.
Open the official sourceUse the RYA rules for UK racing.
UK events use the World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing with the RYA National Prescriptions. The current rules cover 2025 to 2028.
What the club record should hold.
Store the rules edition, RYA prescriptions, notice of race and sailing instructions used for each series.
Open the official sourceTrack RYA qualifications.
UK clubs often track RYA courses. Powerboat Level 2 covers boat handling and seamanship.
What the club record should hold.
Use the exact RYA course title, completion date, provider and any expiry or club sign-off.
Open the official sourceMeet UK data protection duties.
UK clubs must handle personal data under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. The ICO has guidance for small clubs and membership organisations.
What the club record should hold.
Record the lawful purpose, access owner, retention decision and member request history for each data set.
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