RYA Dinghy Instructor Course
- Low stock - 6 items left
- Backordered, shipping soon
RYA Dinghy Instructor Course
Course Dates: February 18- 22 February 2026 (5 days):£449
Pre assessment day: 7th February 2026 (1 day):£120
Course times: 9am to 5pm (pending progress)
The RYA Dinghy Instructor Course is an RYA qualification that enables you to teach the next generation of sailors. You would be qualified to teach Adult RYA Level 1-3, and RYA Youth stage 1-4. The course covers the RYA method and how to apply it to teaching sailing.
If a career in teaching sailing is your direction, then this is the first step.
This is the required qualification for anyone who wishes to teach dinghy sailing. The course teaches you how to teach the RYA syllabus and how to be a successful instructor. It looks at communication styles and teaching methods, that allow you to enable every student to reach their potential.
Our location at Piddinghoe lake is a great place to run this type of course, being able to deliver course theory on land, then practical on the water with a debrief back on land, with in minutes is key for a smooth learning experience.
Pre Requisites:
· RYA pre-entry sailing assessment - This needs to be done by a RYA Sailing Scheme Trainer. Completed within 12 months of the start of course date. The 1 day Assessment will test your sailing skills up to RYA Advanced sailing level technique including RYA Seamanship Skills.
· RYA safe and fun online safeguarding training - Can be completed via this link.
· RYA PB2
· RYA membership.
All candidates must attend unless you have already achieved the pre-assessment certification from another centre within the last 12 months by a Sailing Scheme Trainer.
Instructor hand book not included.
|
Minimum age |
16 |
|
Required certificates |
RYA Power boat level 2 RYA Safe and Fun - Online Safeguarding Course RYA recognised first Aid (only required when delivering live courses) |
|
Experience |
Experienced sailor in strong winds |
|
Pre-entry assessment |
To be completed within one year prior to the instructor course. Read more... |
|
Training course |
Normally a 50 hour/5 day week but could be modular over a number of weekends or days, with extra time allowed for revision. |
|
Qualified to teach |
Sailing Scheme Levels 1, 2 and 3, Day Sailing, Seamanship Skills and Sailing with Spinnakers (if suitably experienced and approved by the Principal or Chief Instructor) |
|
Validity |
Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained. |
|
RYA membership |
Blue Green Algae Notice
Blue Green Algae is found in most UK inland waterways and can be found in Piddinghoe Lake. While usually harmless, seasonal peaks can cause visible symptoms. Brighton Watersports monitors water quality closely; if tests show any issues near your booking, we will notify you with guidance. Click here for more information.
