• Whether the proposed operating area is in categorised waters, see: www.gov.uk/guidance/inland-waterways-and-categorisation-of-waters


• Emergency Action Plan • Locations of emergency access points • A photo or digital copy of a chart or map of the area • Any additional operational requirements in place for the extension • The information should be submitted via this online form: • https://www.cognitoforms.com/RYA2/ApplicationForOperatingAreaExtension


The approximate timescale for submissions being considered is three working weeks.


Access to training vessels, including any launching and recovery areas, jetties, pontoons or mooring must be suitable for the courses being taught, the types and numbers of craft being used, the prevailing weather pattern and any local tidal effects.


A5.2 Local regulations


All Recognised Training Centres (RTCs) must comply with the national and local laws and regulations of the area in which they are based. Where such laws and regulations conflict with these Recognition Guidance Notes (RGNs), the RTC must notify RYA Training. Any agreed alternative arrangements resulting from such conflicts will be issued in writing by RYA Training and will be valid for that centre only.


A5.3 Other governing bodies


In countries where there is no history of RYA training, evidence of the national governing body/ member state’s governing body having no objection to the establishment of an RTC may be required. This is particularly important for organisations applying for recognition for dinghy sailing or windsurfing courses, or the World Sailing Offshore Safety Course.


In addition, the RYA must be satisfied that there is sound reasoning and benefits to establishing an RYA training centre in that country.


A5.4 Additional waterbases under one recognition


Each additional base will typically require a separate recognition with the full recognition fee payable. If a centre’s operating base has operational limitations due to legal, geographical or topographical reasons, secondary or tertiary bases may, at the discretion of RYA Training, be attached to the primary recognised base. These additional waterbases are granted to mitigate any limitations imposed on a centre’s activity and not as an additional operating base in lieu of applying for an additional RTC.


The following conditions apply to additional waterbases:


1. A maximum of three waterbases are permitted under one recognition. Only the primary site will be publicised by the RYA.


2. Each additional waterbase must be inspected and an additional fee is payable for each additional waterbase to cover this additional inspection. The fees are set annually and can be seen in the ‘Recognition fees’ in related articles and links.


Issued 21/06/2024. Information correct at time of publication. 16


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