Royal Yachting Association
The Royal Yachting Association ( RYA ) is the UK governing body for yachting. It occurs as advocacy for sail and power boaters and is (eg Yachtmaster ) responsible for testing and exhibition of British qualifications for water sports. Your assignment is similar to the German Sailing Association.
History
The RYA 1875 Founded as Yacht Racing Association; renamed the Royal Yachting Association took place in 1952.