RYA Cruising Instructor

To train and qualify Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence Holders to deliver the RYA Start Motor Cruising, RYA Helmsman's and RYA Dayskipper Motor courses at RYA training centres.

Course Structure

Much of the course is spent teaching you how to teach and debrief other students. The trainer will show you some of the tricks of the trade. Those who have experience of instructing in other disciplines will find that some of that experience is relevant, however a good Motor Cruising instructor is, without exception, a good skipper first and foremost. You will have the opportunity to practice teaching various parts of the Start Motor Cruising, Helmsman's and Day Skipper Motor Courses with regular feedback from the trainer. Day 4 of the course is moderated by a second trainer. The syllabus is as broken into five areas

Useful Information

Pre Requisites:

Minimum age 18 years

Working knowledge of radar and diesel engines

Experience of boat handling with modern twin engined leisure craft

Hold a commercial RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence (Motor)

In date First Aid Certificate

RYA Membership (join here)

RYA PPR Certificate (Professional Practices & Responsibilities)

Have passed the online RYA Cruising Instructor online pre course knowledge check*

What's Included:

4 days use of our motor cruiser

4 days of instruction (including moderation)

Diesel and on board consumables

Lunch, tea/coffee and snacks on board

An evening meal on board for the night excercise

Berthing at the home port

Free car parking at our marina ( Subject to terms & conditions )

What's Not Included:

Wet Weather gear (£5 per day to hire from us)