Instructor Development Days
These days are open to everyone – AI’s, DI’s, SI’s, PBI’s and those about to take their first qualifications. Run by RYA trainer’s, the days are focused on helping you to improve your skills and confidence while having fun! While we will come up with activities and sessions for the day, we want to be lead by our instructors – so please let us know if there are any areas you want to work on.
We will usually split the days or sessions into ‘Powerboat & Safety Boat’ and ‘Sailing’.
The next instructor training days are with Paul Outram and Steve Mitchell on 13th & 14th July. Book below!!
RYA Assistant Instructor Course
Potential Assistant Instructors must have finished year 8 at school and hold a RYA sailing scheme advanced module (preferably Seamanship Skills and if Start Racing they should hold one other).
| Pre-entry assessment | Recommendation by Principal of the Recognised Training Centre |
| Training course | Training should be based on a 20 hour course covering basic teaching principles, centre procedures and specific training in any unfamiliar equipment (see RYA book G14). Candidates will be assessed on their teaching ability with beginners. |
| Qualified to teach | Up to Sailing Scheme Level 2 or Youth Sailing Scheme Stage 3 under the supervision of a Senior Instructor. As the AI’s training is limited to assisting qualified instructors and does not include first aid or powerboat handling, AIs must never be allowed to work without direct supervision. |
| Certificate validity | This is a centre-specific certificate, awarded by the training centre and valid for five years |
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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RYA Dinghy Instructor Pre-entry: Mon 14th April
August 14, 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm -
RYA Dinghy Instructor: Mon 21st - Frid 25th July
July 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm -
RYA Assistant Instructor: Mon 18th - Thurs 21st Aug
August 18, 2025 - August 21, 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Instructor Pre-Season Training
July 18, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm