to embedding our new sustainability strategy in our day-to-day operations. During this time we have also taken tactical decisions on some significant areas of impact, including moving our energy supplies for buildings in both Hamble and Portland to a green energy supplier.
Our sustainability team is excited to be moving forward with the new strategy, and to validating our performance through accreditation to environmental management system standards ISO14001 and ISO20121.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of RYA training and qualifications. The overall number of recognised training centres has remained stable with continued growth overseas, and we now have a network of more than 2,400 training centres in 58 countries. The number of qualified instructors has grown steadily, with strong demand across all training disciplines for instructor courses.
Our ability to engage directly with more instructors saw both the Yachtmaster and Training conferences held at new and significantly larger venues. The events attracted a number of new delegates and an increased international presence. Sustainability and mental health were themes embedded in both events.
Investment in our schemes ensures that they remain the world leaders in the developing digital environment, using new technology to complement, not replace, our practical training. We have developed the RYA Interactive site and a new collaboration with an electronic chart manufacturer will improve resources for teaching electronic navigation in the classroom.
9 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2020
RYA Publications enjoyed another strong year, with positive sales growth across virtually all categories. Following the ongoing popularity of RYA eBooks, we have expanded into another digital publishing format with the launch of RYA Audiobooks. The RYA Yachtmaster Handbook and RYA VHF Handbook were the first two titles to be released, with additional publications planned. These new audiobooks will deliver our expertise and guidance to an even wider audience.
With a range of RYA publications now licensed in Mandarin, as well as dual-language certificates, we are well positioned to assist in making sailing in China more mainstream and accessible, as well as providing job opportunities for RYA-qualified instructors to work abroad. To support this, we have entered into an MOU with the Chinese Yachting Association and look forward to working more closely with them.
Twelve young people have now benefitted from the Trinity House RYA Yachtmaster Scholarship since its launch in 2018. This collaboration supports those who wish to work within the small commercial vessel sector in the UK and overseas.
As the year came to a close our focus turned to supporting RYA training centres as they adapted to the vital changes required during the pandemic. As well as lobbying Government for support for small businesses and self-employed workers, we created and shared digital aids to assist centres in the delivery of RYA and non- RYA training via online or video conference sessions. We worked closely with the MCA to ensure the extension of commercial endorsements, medical certificates and vessel code certificates, and relaxed many elements of RYA training recognition guidance to allow more flexible learning options.
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