Books and study material for RYA qualifications, from Day Skipper through Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster to instructor level. This collection includes the official RYA course books, training almanacs and charts, and the supporting titles that candidates find useful for revision and background reading. Use the filters on this page or the main menu above to browse by qualification level.
You will find the books grouped by stage: Day Skipper theory and practical, Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore and Ocean, and instructor qualifications. Alongside the official RYA handbooks there are training charts, practice navigation exercises and recommended reading. We update the range as the RYA publishes new editions.
