RYA Sailing Instructor (dinghy)

The pre-entry assessment is used to confirm candidates can sail in a controlled and confident manner, showing consideration for preparation, communication, approach and execution at all times.

During the pre-entry assessment candidates may be asked to:

· Sail around a triangular course of 100m (minimum) legs using all the boat's normal equipment

· Sail a tight circular course around a stationary boat

· Sail a ‘follow my leader’ course behind another boat

· Pick up a man overboard dummy

· Sail without a rudder, or with the tiller on a loose elastic around a triangular course (if appropriate)

· Lee shore landing and departure (if appropriate)

· Anchor or pick up a mooring – wind against tide (if appropriate)

· Come along-side a moored boat – wind against tide (if appropriate)

The pre-entry assessment will take place in advance of the remainder of the course. Please see the below published dates.

The four day training course will educate candidates on teaching techniques afloat and ashore and will be delivered by RYA assessors.

Moderation will usually take place on the final day of the course and candidates will be required to demonstrate competence in course preparation, delivery and management, as well as customer liaison.

A personal floatation device will be supplied. A wetsuit or waterproofs can be provided if required, although at this level it would be expected that candidates have their own sailing kit. Facilities include a classroom, toilet and shower amenities, tea and coffee.

What you need to bring:

· Drysuit or wetsuit. A wetsuit can be supplied, however you will need to bring swimwear to wear underneath it

· Suitable clothing – warm clothes and waterproof footwear or footwear that you don’t mind getting wet

· Towel and a change of clothes

· Weather protection – hat and gloves (winter) or hat, sunglasses and sun cream (summer)

· Any medication you might require

Pre-requisites:

· A RYA accepted, valid first aid certificate

· A RYA Powerboat level 2 certification with coastal endorsement

· A RYA Safe & Fun safeguarding certificate

· Pre-entry sailing assessment completed on a coastal location within 1 year prior to the instructor training course.

· Minimum age 16

Useful Information

Accommodation and catering (if required) £125