RYA Dinghy Instructor Course
| Minimum age |
16 |
| Required certificates |
First aid certificate RYA Powerboat Level 2 RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work You will also need to become an RYA member in order to be an Instructor. |
| Experience | Experienced sailor in strong winds |
| Pre-entry assessment | To be completed within one year prior to the instructor course Read more… |
Please note – you will need to complete the Pre-Entry Assessment before the start of this course. We are currently working on some dates that we can offer this and will let you know as soon as possible. The Pre-Entry Assessment will cost £50 and lasts for 1 year.
RYA Advanced Instructor Course
| Minimum age |
16 |
| Required certificates |
RYA Instructor certificate (see above) First aid certificate RYA Powerboat Level 2 RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work |
| Experience | Have at least one season’s teaching experience. |
| Pre-entry assessment | RYA Instructor certificate, with experience of teaching sailing recorded since qualifying. Skilled to at least the level of the Performance Sailing and Sailing with Spinnakers courses Should have previous powerboat handling experience in a teaching environment. |
| Training course | This is a two day course covering the teaching of boat handling, the use of spinnakers and 5 essentials coaching to the required standard, as well as powerboat driving. Candidates will be assessed on a continuous basis afloat, and may be given a theory test. |
| Qualified to teach | Can teach the Performance Sailing and Sailing with Spinnakers courses from the RYA National Sailing Scheme as well as all the courses that can be taught as an instructor. |
| Validity | Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained. |
RYA Keelboat Endorsement
Candidates who complete their instructor course in dinghies, but who want to teach in small keelboats should obtain the relevant endorsement. Endorsement courses are run over two days by Trainers with the relevant experience, who have been appointed by the RYA. During the course, candidates must demonstrate their pre-entry test skills and teaching techniques. Candidates will be assessed on a continuous basis.
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Dinghy Pre-Assessment
July 13, 2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm -
RYA Dinghy Instructor Course
July 19, 2024
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm