INSTRUCTOR COURSES

This course is for the experienced dinghy sailor who is

hoping to attain their RYA Dinghy Instructor

certificate.The course lasts 6 days (Mon-Sat) and is

designed to develop understanding of the teaching

techniques used within the RYA framework. The

course is run by Derek, an RYA Coach Assessor and is

moderated on the final day by an external Coach

Assessor.

The instructor course is residential providing the

opportunity to work in the evenings as required. Be

prepared to work hard. The syllabus is extensive and

a lot of preparation is required before the external

examination on the Saturday.

The tidal location of Tighnabruaich Sailing School

ensures that successful candidates will also gain the

coastal endorsement to the Instructor award.

Pre-requisites

minimum age: 16 years

valid first aid certificate

RYA membership

level 2 powerboat certificate (can be completed weekend prior to course)

pre-entry assessment (this test of your sailng abilty can be organised by Derek before the course at a

mutually convenient date.)

Details of the syllabus are found in the RYA Dinghy Coaching Logbook (G14/05) which may be

purchased from ourselves or the RYA.