Royal Yachting Association Instructor Courses

All RYA Instructor courses have pre-entry requirements before undertaking your instructor training
course. These requirements must be in place before you take part in the training course. The
requirements will vary depending on what disipline you are following. SWAC puts on pre-entry courses
in the days or weeks leading up to instructor courses to allow a convenient pathway towards your chosen
qualification. Discounts are available if pre-entry and training courses are booked together. Please
contact the centre for advice and guidance.
RYA Dinghy Instructor Pre-Entry Assessment
Course Overview: All candidates for Dinghy Instructor must pass this practical sailing
test prior to attending the Dinghy Instructor course. The first day will be spent on practising and
improving skills so that you should be able to complete the pre-entry assessment on the second day,
weather permitting. An optimum wind strength of 11 knots to undertake the assessment is sought.
Level: Advanced
Qual: RYA Dinghy Instructor Course Pre-entry Assessment
Course fee: £170 (£90 for those enrolled on our Dinghy Instructor courses)
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Saturday - Sunday or Monday - Tuesday
Dates - 2008
February 16-17
April 5-6, 7-8
May 24-25
June 28-29
August 4-5, 16-17
October 18-19
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RYA Dinghy Instructor Pre-entry package a special offer when booking the 3 compulsory courses at the same time
All of these are compulsory pre-instructor training requirements.
Level: Advanced
Qual: RYA Powerboat Level 2, RYA First Aid Certificate, Dinghy Pre-entry assessment.
Course fee: £400 (Purchased as separate courses = £505)
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Various
Dates - 2008
Choose any dates from the main course pages.
(For Powerboating click here)
(For First Aid click here)
(For RYA Dinghy Instructor Pre-Entry Assessment click here)
N.B. The Maritime Radio Operator course (Short Range Certificate) is also available as additional,
non-compulsory, course for those taking the preparation week option. Please see the radio communications
page for details.
(For Radio Communications click here)
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RYA Dinghy Instructor Course and Assessment
Course Overview: A five day training course and assessment for the RYA Dinghy Instructor
qualification. This course will train experienced dinghy sailors to teach within the RYA National
Sailing Scheme. All participants must present proof of the pre-entry requirements:- RYA Powerboat
Level 2 Certificate, current First Aid Certificate and Pre-entry Dinghy Instructor assessment.
Level: Advanced
Qual: RYA Dinghy Instructor Certificate
Course fee: £295
Time: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Days: Monday - Friday
Dates - 2008
Februay 18-22
April 14-18
May 26-30
June 30-4 July
August 25-29
September 1-5
October 27-31
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RYA Senior Dinghy Instructor Course
Course Overview: A four day intensive course for experienced RYA Instructors who are
eligible according to the RYA requirements, ie, minimum 18 years of age, RYA Safety Boat Certificate,
current First Aid Certificate and recommendation from the Principal of an RYA Training Centre.
Candidates eligibility will be checked during the course and their logbook signed to that effect.
Important There is a free "brush up your skills" day prior to the
start of each Senior Instructor course. This optional day is included in the dates shown below.
Candidates do not have to attend this, in which case the Senior Dinghy Instructor course would take
place on days two-five. However you may find it very advantageous to improve personal sailing and
familiarise yourselves with the Centre, equipment and the sailing areas.
Level: Advanced
Qual: RYA Senior Instructor Certificate
Course fee: £295
Time: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Days: (Monday Optional Skills Day) Tuesday - Friday
Dates - 2008
April (14)15-18
July (21)22-25
Sept (1)2-5
October (27)28-31
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RYA Dinghy Instructor Tidal Endorsement
Course Overview: We can offer a Dinghy Instructor Tidal endorsement for those instructors
wishing to convert their inland instructor award to the full coastal version - weekend course by
arrangement.
Level: Advanced
Qual: RYA Dinghy Instructor Tidal Endorsement
Course fee: £170
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Varies
Dates
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RYA Powerboat Instructor Course
Course Overview:
A three day course for those wishing to instruct on RYA Powerboat Courses. Candidates should ensure they
ave the minimum pre-requisite experience and qualifications as clearly outlined in the RYA Powerboat
Instructors handbook (G19), namely five seasons' experience, RYA Level 2 Powerboat Certificate and a
current First Aid Certificate. Successful candidates will be qualified to teach up to RYA Powerboat
Level 2 and will only be able to teach the RYA Safety Boat Course if they themselves are in possession
of the award or in the case of the RYA Advanced Course, they have successfully completed the Advanced
Instructor training course.
Important There is a "brush up your skills" day prior to the start of each
Powerboat Instructor course. This optional day is charged separately - see next section below. Candidates
do not have to attend this but may find it advantageous to familiarise themselves with the centre,
equipment and operating areas.
Level: Advanced
Qual: RYA Powerboat Instructor Certificate
Course fee: £265
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Varies - 3 days
Dates 2008
February 12-14
April 9-11
May 10-12, 26-28
June 17-19
August 6-8, 16-18
September 16-18
October 17-19
November 25-27
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Optional Pre-Powerboat Instructor Day
Course Overview:
This is an optional day for Powerboat Instructor candidates to undertake refresher training in boat handling, seamanship skills, navigation, pilotage, International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea prior to the start of their Powerboat Instructor Course.
Level: Advanced
Qual: RYA Powerboat Instructor Certificate
Course fee: £75
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Varies
Dates 2008
February 11
April 8
May 9 and 25
June 16
August 5 and 15
September 15
October 16
November 24
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RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor
Course Overview:
This is an endorsement course for experienced RYA Powerboat Instructors who wish to teach the RYA Advanced Course.
The course will cover the syllabus, teaching points and safety considerations in order to confidently teach the
Advanced Course.
Level: Advanced
Qual: RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor Endorsement
Pre Entry Requirements: RYA Powerboat Instructor Certificate, VHF/SRC Certificate, Current First Aid .
Advanced Powerboat Certificate.
Course fee: £270
Time: 9:00am - 11:00pm (Saturday) 9:30am - 4:30pm (Sunday)
Days: Saturday - Sunday
Dates 2008
February 2-3
April 19-20
October 25-26
November 29-30
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