# RYA Books — Enhanced & interactive eBooks

> Interactive eBooks for RYA boating courses with multimedia and learning tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Royal Yachting Association.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rya-books/id451481707 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Royal Yachting Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/709375005)
- Category: Books, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 110 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-07-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rya-books/id451481707/reviews.md

## What is RYA Books?

We have enhanced our digital editions (where possible) to bring the content to life by embedding animations, video and interactive tools to help illustrate the key points and skills from our popular books. Download this free app to browse the eBook editions – you can also try free taster versions of many eBooks, so you can try before you buy.

These eBooks are a great resource supporting our world famous RYA Training Courses such as those within the trademark RYA Yachtmaster Scheme, the RYA Powerboat Scheme and the RYA Dinghy Sailing & Windsurfing Schemes among others. You will find eBooks of essential and recommended titles along with plenty of further reading and development, whether you’re starting to sail by taking a Competent Crew course, taking things further with a Day Skipper course or taking your RYA Yachtmaster exam – whatever you need, we’ve got it covered!

There are great examples throughout our range of our use of interactive content in areas such as seamanship, boat handling, passage planning, knots and stability but you’ll find something very special in our editions for:
• Collision Regulations – where we've developed over twenty interactive 360° lights and shapes tool to provide readers a more realistic way of viewing how vessels will actually present themselves in a wide variety of contexts, at four different times of day covering both day and night.
• VHF – where we’ve created animated examples of the voice procedures in the RYA VHF Handbook and also linked the content to sample questions to help students pass the RYA SRC exam.
• Navigation – where we’ve developed a special tool to replicate using the tidal curves in the RYA Training Almanacs to help students taking shorebased navigation courses.

Although these eBooks are designed for tablets, we’re still keeping smart phones very much in mind. This way, you’ll still be able to access the enhanced interactive content on the smaller devices even if you feel you wouldn't read a book on something so small.

There’s plenty for instructors as well with not only the interactive content, that can be used as demonstrations and enhanced learning on and off the water. There are also a whole host of useful features, (which we’re always evolving) such as bookmarking, note taking and inter-edition linking that will help you manage the content you want to support the way you teach.

This updated version of the app now includes a wider range of boating categories to make it easier for you to navigate all the new content that we are regularly adding:
• Sail
• Dinghy
• Sail Racing
• Sail Cruising
• Windsurfing
• Power
• Powerboating
• Motor Cruising
• Personal Watercraft
• Inland Waterways

## Key features

- Interactive eBooks
- Embedded animations and videos
- 360° tools for navigation and regulations
- Animated examples for VHF procedures
- Tidal curve simulation tool
- Bookmarking and note-taking
- Free taster versions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Day Skipper Shorebased (E-DSN) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Yachtmaster Quizzes (E-G79) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Yachtmaster Shorebased (E-YSN) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Day Skipper – Motor (E-G97) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Powerboat (E-G108) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Manual of Seamanship (E-G36) | $22.99 | one-time |
| Instructor Handbook (E-G27) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diesel Engine (E-G25) | $19.99 | one-time |
| VHF Handbook (E-G31) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Yachtmaster Handbook (E-G70) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Comp Crew Skills (E-CCPCN) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Navigation Handbook (E-G6) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Guide to Boating Knots (E-G60) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Collision Regulations (E-G2) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Day Skipper Sail (E-G71) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Handy Guide to CEVNI (E-G106) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Multihull Handbook (E-G92) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Passage Planning (E-G69) | $17.99 | one-time |
| ICC Handbook (E-G81) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Offshore Sailing (E-G87) | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rya-books/id451481707/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Lost purchase

*2026-07-25*

Lost all purchases - I won’t be buying the same books over again - very poor

### 4/5 — Good and functional

*2026-04-14*

It’s a little clunky compared to other app but there are no other issues I have found stoping you form accessing to the books you want so overall is a good app.

### 1/5 — It should be so easy

*2025-05-07*

And it absolutely isn’t.  The app fails at the first step, not allowing me to log in, telling me that the log-in details and password are incorrect despite sending me the password, I didn’t even have to make up my own password, moments before.  As a result I can not access the books that I have paid for.  I have spent far too much time trying to resolve this with the RYA.  My conclusion is that app is a waste of time, I will not recommend it to any students when I am instructing.

### 1/5 — The RYA should be better than this

*2023-06-30*

I am a RYA member and have been for a number of years . I have had trouble with app in the past . Also buy via Apple and not the content is not available elsewhere . Now updated books/ new versions make the old ones not available on my iPad .. 
A brand such as the RYA should hold better standards than this app provides I regret not purchasing printed material and feel hard done by.

### 1/5 — Hopeless - app won’t even download

*2023-04-15*

Trying to get my VHF ebook - never come across such complicated instructions in my life and now th app won’t even download. Frustrated greatly understates how I feel.

### 1/5 — Can’t login

*2023-01-11*

This app needs updating ASAP. It doesn’t allow me to login, and I can’t reset my password either. 
I have an e-book redemption voucher which I can’t get access to. Not a great experience.

### 1/5 — Book update bug

*2022-11-28*

Unstable app, when a book update is available I am unable to access the old version or update due to some xml error. Only option is to remove app and reinstall. Save yourself the effort and buy paper books!

### 1/5 — Lost all purchases!

*2022-11-06*

I’ve gone back into the app after buying over half a dozen books in the past and I can’t access them anymore! It’s asking for a sign in which I don’t have! Never had! So I’ve lost 100’s of ££’s worth of books! 😡

### 1/5 — Convoluted, complex, incomprehensible

*2022-04-30*

The most convoluted, unworkable palaver I have ever come across to purchase and open an ebook.  Completely unresponsive.

### 1/5 — App is happy to take the money but not provide the content

*2022-03-25*

I purchased the VHF handbook.  The funds were taken but the app says I own nothing.  Now I’ll need to raise it as a fraudulent transaction which is hassle I do not need!

## Frequently asked questions about RYA Books

### What is this app?

This app provides enhanced digital eBooks with interactive features like animations, videos, and specialized tools. These eBooks are designed to support RYA training courses for various boating disciplines, from beginner to advanced levels.

### What are the key features of these interactive eBooks?

Key features include embedded animations and videos to illustrate concepts, interactive tools for specific skills like collision regulations (lights and shapes), VHF procedures, and tidal curve calculations for navigation. Users can also bookmark content and take notes.

### How much do the eBooks cost?

The app itself is free to download and allows you to browse eBook editions. You can also try free taster versions of many eBooks before purchasing the full editions, which are available for in-app purchase.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The eBooks are designed primarily for tablets, but the app is also optimized for smartphones, ensuring you can access the enhanced interactive content on smaller devices.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for anyone enrolled in RYA training courses, such as those for Yachtmaster, Powerboat, or Dinghy Sailing. It's also a valuable resource for instructors looking for demonstration tools and for individuals wanting to deepen their understanding of seamanship, navigation, and boating regulations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 18.2 — 2026-08-14

- Bug Fixes

### 17.30 — 2026-04-08

- Improvements and bug fixes.

### 17.29 — 2026-02-11

Minor String changesUpdate to Welcome Screen

### 17.27 — 2025-06-25

Minor String Changes - "eBooks" renamed to "Library"Update to help pages

### 17.23 — 2024-03-24

Fix for app crashing when opening editions in landscape mode

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