About
Built by mariners, for everyone on the water.
An independent yachting school, recognised worldwide.
The IYA Standard
A modern International Yachting Association.
We advance boating and yachting education worldwide, for recreational and professional captains alike.
Develop
We set the global benchmark for maritime training standards, so every IYA course means something, everywhere.
Certify
We accredit the academies that deliver our curriculum, holding every partner to the same uncompromising bar.
Train
We develop confident captains who are ready for the real world, not just the exam room.
Regulate
We uphold the standards that make an IYA certification mean the same thing in Dubai, Barcelona, or Singapore.
Why IYA?
What sets IYA apart.
Expert led training
Designed and taught by professionals with 15+ years at sea.
Recognised worldwide
One standard, valid across borders. Your certification travels with you.
Made simple
Clear pathways, no recreational prerequisites, certified in days not months.
A global network
Real career pathways and a growing community of certified captains worldwide.
What we stand for
Our mission.
Training that truly prepares people for the water, and the industries that depend on it.
Accredited and affordable
Deliver accessible, accredited training without compromising on quality.
Confident on the water
Equip boaters with the skills and confidence to handle vessels safely.
Safer communities
Support governments and industries in building safer maritime communities.
Opportunity for partners
Expand opportunities for entrepreneurs through our franchise network.
How we work
Our approach.
Built on clarity, consistency, and real world relevance. Good maritime education should be:
- Practical. Reflecting real boating and yachting environments.
- Structured. Clear progression from beginner to advanced levels.
- Accessible. Removing unnecessary complexity and confusion.
- Consistent. The same standards across all partner locations.
Take the next step
Start your journey on the water.
First boat or full career at sea, IYA gives you the structure to move forward with confidence.