Locations Available

Rockley Point Activity Centre

Course Length

5 Days

Price

£450

Inspire, Lead, and Teach on the Water.

Our RYA Dinghy Instructor course is ideal for those wishing to use their sailing skills to teach and inspire others. We offer the very best instructional training at a hugely competitive price. If you have a passion for sailing or you are looking for a career in teaching sailing, then this course is for you!

During this 5-day RYA Dinghy Instructor course you will learn how to coach the RYA syllabus, develop the skills required to become a successful instructor and learn effective communication styles and teaching methods.

The RYA Dinghy Instructor Course is designed for experienced sailors who want to share their passion for sailing through teaching.

This course gives you the confidence to instruct in a safe, engaging, and structured way. You’ll learn how to plan and deliver effective sessions, assess student progress, and adapt your teaching style to different learning needs. By the end of the training, you will be certified to teach under the RYA scheme.

This is run by an RYA Coach Assessor and is moderated on the final day by a second RYA Coach Assessor.

Please note that you will be unable to attend the course without the pre-requisites listed below.

Pre-requisites

  • RYA Powerboat Level 2
  • RYA Pre-entry Assessment
  • RYA Safe & Fun Safeguarding
  • First Aid
  • Be 16+ years
  • Enthusiasm

Course details

Adults (16+)

Dates Available:

16th February 2026 30th March 2026 16th April 2026 25th May 2026 6th July 2026 13th July 2026 20th July 2026 27th July 2026 3rd Aug 2026 10th Aug 2026 17th Aug 2026 26th October 2026

RYA Dinghy Instructor

This course is the Dinghy Instructor only and does not include any of the pre-requisites.

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What will I need?

You will receive a kit list prior to attending the course detailing what we recommend you bring. Should you decide to buy any additional clothing or equipment, we are delighted to say that we have partnered with French sports retailer Decathlon to offer our students an exclusive discount on affordable, good quality equipment and clothing.

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