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If you would like any guidance or support, please feel free to contact the team! Tel: 023 8060 4200 Email: raceofficials@rya.org.uk

Date: Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th January 2026

Time: 0900 - 1700

Location: Ballyholme Yacht Club

Course Instructors: Robin Gray & Sheela Lewis 

 

About the course: 

 

This course will be run for two days at the club and is a fully classroom based course, there are some pre-course activities & reading to do before the course which will be sent with your booking confirmation. 

 

Our regional courses are the first steps to gaining the RYA Regional Race officer qualification. Prior experience in race officiating is an advantage, but it is not compulsory as the courses will teach you all you need to know in order to officiate at club events. This course will focus on Race Management for those who wish to expand their knowledge. You will need to be familiar with the Race Management Guide, as well as the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028

 

At the end of the course, you will also complete a 65 minute online exam, you will receive the information letter before the course. This exam result and course attendance will fulfil one of the requirements to be appointed as a RYA Regional Race Officer (RRO). The other RRO requirements can be found on our website.

 

 

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Do you require any extra time during the exam?

Please note that this exam can only be taken online, you may require extra time for reasons such as having learning difficulties. If you are unsure, please contact us and let us know how we can support you! 

If you would like any guidance or support, please feel free to contact the team! Tel: 023 8060 4200 Email: raceofficials@rya.org.uk

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Cancellation Policy

Payment: The full course fee is payable at the time of the booking.  A space on the course will only be confirmed once you have completed the online booking form and paid the fee. We do not accept provisional bookings. 

Cancellation by the applicant: If less than 2 weeks notice is given, that you are unable to attend the course, you will unfortunately not receive a refund. However, if we are able to replace your booking on the course, then we will offer you a refund, or transfer you to an alternative course.  

Cancellation by the RYA: The full course fee, including any deposit will be returned. The RYA will not be liable under any circumstances for any cost or loss incurred as a result of its failure to conduct a particular course. The RYA reserves the right to cancel any course in the event of bad weather, equipment failure or otherwise. 

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Acceptance of booking conditions: By completing an online booking form for this course, you are confirming that you have read and accept these booking conditions.

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If you would like any guidance or support, please feel free to contact the team! Tel: 023 8060 4200 Email: raceofficials@rya.org.uk

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Thank You

Thank you for booking onto the RYA Regional Race Officer Course.

You will receive a booking confirmation shortly!

If you would like any guidance or support, please feel free to contact the team! Tel: 023 8060 4200 Email: raceofficials@rya.org.uk

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