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RYA Instructor training courses available in powerboating, dinghy sailing, windsurfing and cruising.

The primary role of the National Centre is to deliver quality courses which will produce high class instructors. Instructor qualifications are essential for volunteering, working in watersports and ensure good teaching throughout the country.

Our courses are delivered by professional coaches and trainers of the highest standards. It is also recommended that those attending RYA Instructor courses become RYA members. All RYA Instructor qualifications require a valid First Aid certificate. Instructor course experience and requirements are outlined under course title Prerequisite for Instructor courses.

Making a Booking If you are interested in making a booking for any of our courses please telephone the centre on 01475 530 757. We are currently developing an online booking system to work with this website . Please give us a call to either book or discuss any of our courses. We can also be contacted by email We look forward to hearing from you 

RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor

Age 16+

This course provides an introduction to the skills required to teach beginners to windsurf. Assessment of the candidates will be confirmed by an RYA appointed moderator.

On successful completion of this course you are required to become an RYA member or pay an RYA admin fee.

Residential

Cost £380

  • 09 Apr '12 - 13 Apr '12
  • 15 Oct '12 - 19 Oct '12
5days

RYA Intermediate Windsurfing Instructor

Age 16+

This course introduces the Fastfwd formula to help you improve your instructional skills and develop your coaching techniques. It replaces the level 2/3 instructor course and will ensure you are up to date with the latest teaching methods.

On successful completion of this course you are required to become an RYA member or pay an RYA admin fee.

Residential

Cost £305

  • 02 Apr '12 - 06 Apr '12
4days

RYA Cruising Instructor

Age 20+

Aimed at commercially qualified Yachtmasters wishing to teach RYA Competent Crew and Day Skipper courses. Using continuous assessment, you will be trained in all aspects of the course syllabus. Successful completion of this course is required before attending a Yachtmaster Instructor Qualifying course.

On successful completion of this course you are required to become an RYA member or pay an RYA admin fee.

Residential

Cost £465

  • 15 Apr '12 - 20 Apr '12
  • 02 Sep '12 - 07 Sep '12
  • 14 Oct '12 - 19 Oct '12
5days

RYA Yachtmaster Instructor Training & Assessment

Age 20 - 65

Designed for experienced and qualified RYA Cruising Instructors who wish to teach cruising up to RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore levels. This is a high level course and candidates are expected to have a broad range and depth of experience. Please check with the centre regarding course requirements.

Residential

RYA Members cost £681

  • 18 Mar '12 - 23 Mar '12
  • 30 Sep '12 - 05 Oct '12
5 days

Non RYA members £726

RYA Yachtmaster Instructor Update

Age 20 - 65

Yachtmaster Instructors are required to update their qualifications every five years. This course is specifically designed to satisfy this requirement. Please contact the centre for an application form.

Residential

RYA member £204

  • 23 Mar '12 - 25 Mar '12
  • 05 Oct '12 - 07 Oct '12
2day

Non RYA member £248

RYA Radar Instructor

Age 18+

This one-day course is for all those wishing to instruct the RYA Radar Course. Before undertaking this instructor course you must be experienced in the use of small marine radar and be sure that your knowledge is well in excess of the RYA Radar course. This course is being run by the RYATo book contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 02380 604 184
 

RYA Members £130

  • 17 Apr '12
NEW
1day

Non RYA Members £175

RYA Diesel Engine Instructor

Age 18+

This one day course is for all those wishing to instruct the RYA Diesel engine coures Candidates should have a good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of marine diesel engines, those who come from an automotive background should be familiar with both direct and indirect marine cooling systems and salt water filtration. This course is being delivered by the RYA at Cumbrae. Please Note, for further information or to book contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or phone 02380 604 184

£130 RYA members

  • 18 Apr '12
NEW
1day

£175 Non RYA members

Dinghy Instructor, Pre Entry Preparation and Assesment

Age 16+

The aim is to fully prepare you for the Dinghy Instructor pre entry assessment. You have a day and a half to get familiar with the boats in which the test will be carried out and we provide the coaching in the areas you are likely to be assessed on. This course includes the Pre Entry assesement on the Sunday afternoon.

£170

  • 24 Mar '12 - 25 Mar '12
  • 23 Jun '12 - 24 Jun '12
  • 03 Aug '12 - 04 Aug '12
  • 06 Oct '12 - 07 Oct '12
NEW
2Days

RYA Dinghy Instructors Pre Entry Assessment

Age 16+

This is necessary for anyone wishing to train as an RYA Dinghy Instructor. Your sailing ability to become an Instructor will be assessed. Candidates should familiarise themselves with the details in the RYA G14 Coaching handbook.

Cost £50

  • 25 Mar '12
  • 24 Jun '12
  • 04 Aug '12
  • 07 Oct '12
1/2day

RYA Dinghy Instructor Training & Assessment

Age 16+

This course follows the RYA syllabus, using a mix of practical and theory based exercises. Our coaches work towards the successful training of each candidate and the assessment of candidates will be confirmed by an RYA appointed moderator.

On successful completion of this course you are required to become an RYA member or pay an RYA admin fee.

Residential

Cost £380

  • 02 Apr '12 - 06 Apr '12
  • 25 Jun '12 - 29 Jun '12
  • 13 Aug '12 - 17 Aug '12
  • 15 Oct '12 - 19 Oct '12
5days

Fastrack Dinghy Instructor

Age 16+

A fastrack RYA Dinghy Instructor course for people with some previous sailing experience. Becoming a RYA Dinghy Instructor opens up great opportunities for seasonal work both abroad and in the UK. You also play a very rewarding role introducing many new people to the exciting sport of dinghy sailing

Course fee includes includes RYA logbooks, meals, accomodation, specialist clothing and training. There are no hidden or extra costs.

Course includes: RYA Seamanship Skills, RYA Day sailing, RYA Sailing with Spinnakers, performance sailing coaching, RYA Powerboat Level 2, inluding International Certificate of Competence, RYA 1st Aid, SRC VHF Radio certificate, RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship. This fastrack course also includes Dinghy Instructor Pre entry training and assessment which must be successfully completed before moving onto the final 5 days of  RYA Dinghy Instructor training and assessment.
 

£1,570

  • 04 Jun '12 - 29 Jun '12
NEW
26Days

RYA Advanced Dinghy Instructor Endorsement

Age 17+

This course provides you with the ability to teach advanced boat handling and sailing techniques. A high standard of sailing skills is required.

On successful completion of this course you are required to become an RYA member or pay an RYA admin fee.

Residential

Cost £190

  • 13 Apr '12 - 15 Apr '12
  • 21 Sep '12 - 23 Sep '12
2days

RYA Senior Instructor Training & Assessment

Age 18+

This is the progression for RYA Instructors seeking positions with more responsibility. The RYA G14 handbook explains the course further. Good sailing ability and teaching experience is essential.

In agreement with the RYA, all Senior Instructor Training in Scotland is now being co-ordinated through the National Centre Cumbrae ensuring consistency of training and standards. The cost of the SI training courses are the same, accommodation and meal costs are not included.Please note that ILA funding can currently only be redeemed against the Cumbrae SI course.

On successful completion of this course you are required to become an RYA member or pay an RYA admin fee.

Port Edgar Sailing School (0131 331 3330) £300

  • 30 Mar '12 - 02 Apr '12
4days

National Centre Cumbrae £300

  • 13 Oct '12 - 16 Oct '12

Powerboat Instructor Pre Entry

Age 20+

This is necessary for anyone looking to train as a Powerboat Instructor. Your powerboat handling skills are assessed to ensure you are competent before being allowed onto the course. Refer to RYA G19 powerboat Instructor handbook.

Cost £55

  • 30 Mar '12
  • 04 Aug '12
  • 16 Nov '12
1/2day

RYA Powerboat Instructor Training & Assessment

Age 20+

This concentrates on the teaching skills required to deliver powerboat courses. All candidates are now required to pass a pre-entry test before entry onto this course is permitted. (See above).

On successful completion of this course you are required to become an RYA member or pay an RYA admin fee.

Residential

Cost £360

  • 30 Mar '12 - 02 Apr '12
  • 10 Aug '12 - 13 Aug '12
  • 16 Nov '12 - 19 Nov '12
3days

Fastrack Powerboat Instructor 18 / 19 days

Age 18+

Powerboating is great fun and one of the biggest growth areas in the marine industry. Being an RYA  Powerboat Instructor can increase both your employment and voluntary sector opportunities. This intensive RYA Powerboat Instructor course, (19 dyas in April and 18 days in November) maximises trainingwhile minimising the time taken. This course is available for powerboat drivers qualified to RYA Powerboat Level 2 with five seasons experience (One season if powerboating is an integral part of your occupation). It is a requirement of the RYA that candidates going on to attend the final satge of this course, the Powerboat Instructor element, must first successfully complete the Pre - Assesment skills test. This course includes, RYA Safety Boat, RYA Day Skipper Shorebased, RYA First Aid, RYA Intermediate Powerboat, SRC VHF, Advanced powerboat skills tuition, RYA Powerboat Pre Entry Assessment and RYA Powerboat Instructor course. Within the timesacle some time is also available for a day off or further skills practice. The cost includes all training food and accomodation costs.

On successful completion of this course you are required to become an RYA member or pay an RYA admin fee.

£1,160

  • 14 Mar '12 - 02 Apr '12
19Days

£1,160

  • 02 Nov '12 - 20 Nov '12
18Days

RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor

Age 20+

This endorsement is for experienced powerboat instructors who wish to teach the advanced powerboat course. A high level of boat handling and thorough understanding of the techniques of navigation is required. Instructor candidiates must have passed the Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence Exam before attending this course

On successful completion of this course you are required to become an RYA member or pay an RYA admin fee.

Residential

Cost £280

     
  • 23 Nov '12 - 25 Nov '12
2days

Prerequisites for Instructor Courses

Age various but min 16+

Pre Course/Experience and Requirements

RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor
Intermediate non-planning certificate with beach starting and non-planning carve gybe clinics, RYA powerboat level 2, Valid First aid qualification

RYA Intermediate Windsurfing Instructor
Evidence of 50 hrs teaching at an RYA Training Centre. Start Windsurfing Instructor, intermediate planing/advanced ability. First Aid Certificate and RYA Powerboat L2

RYA Cruising Instructor Training & Assessment
Recent cruising experience as skipper. First Aid Certificate and RYA Yachtmaster with commercial endorsement.

RYA Yachtmaster Instructor Training & Assessment
Minimum 7,000 sea miles. Relevant current commercial endorsement teaching experience. First Aid Certificate, RYA Cruising Instructor Certificate with commercial endorsement.

RYA Yachtmaster Instructor Update
Relevant teaching experience in the last five years. RYA Yachtmaster Instructor with requirements stated above.

RYA Dinghy Instructors Pre-Assessment
A good level of performance and understanding of sailing.

RYA Dinghy Instructor Training and Assessment
Considerable depth of experience in dinghy sailing. Passed Pre-Assessment, First Aid Certificate, and RYA Powerboat L2.

RYA Advanced Dinghy Instructor Endorsement
At least one seasons experience of teaching and competent powerboat skills. A wide dinghy sailing experience. RYA Dinghy Instructor and First Aid Certificate.

RYA Senior Instructor Training & Assessment
Two years experience as RYA Dinghy Instructor at an RYA Training Centre. RYA Dinghy Instructor, First Aid certificate and RYA Safety Boat Certificate. Recommended by Coach Assessor. Complete Senior Instructor workbook.

Powerboat Pre Entry
Good boat handling skills and thorough depth of knowledge.

RYA Powerboat Instructor Training & Assessment
Five Seasons experience. First Aid Certificate and RYA Powerboat L2 Certificate. Have passed powerboat Pre Entry.

RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor
Extensive experience and navigation knowledge. First Aid Certificate, VHF certificate Powerboat Instructor and Advanced Powerboat course completion certificate and passed Advanced Powerboat Certificate of competence Exam

£

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