RYA Intermediate Windsurfing Instructor (5 day course)

It is important to remember that all instructor candidates require a good level of personal sailing skills and background knowledge before undertaking the course.

The minimum age for those wanting to do an instructors course is 16. For those under 16 and still keen to become an instructor the best route is our Assistant Instructor course.

The course pre-requisites include RYA powerboat Level 2 , valid first aid , RYA membership, personal sailing ability up to Intermediate Non-Planing plus an ability to Beach Start and complete a Non-Planing Carve Gybe. It is also advised that you completed 8 hours observation of a Start Windsurfing course run at an RYA centre.

If you need any assistance or advice regarding these requirements prior to the course, please contact the Centre and we will be pleased to help (discounts are available on all pre-requisite courses when booked in addition to an instructor course).

	The course runs over 5 full days.
	This is a professional qualification. Training will be a mixture of land based simulator and theory work along with on water practical sessions.
	You will learn new skills and be expected to give short presentations to prove you have both the skills and background knowledge required by an RYA Instructor.
	You will be taught how to teach windsurfing to both adults and children and how to improve technique via coaching.
	The course will also look at aspects of course management, group control, equipment innovations and industry initiatives.
	Assessment is continuous through out the week and concluded with a final day assessment.
	Course Availability Please contact the Centre

This course will take you from recreational sailor to instructor giving you the opportunity to work either full or part time in the water sports industry, or at your local club, or just to help out your friends. On successful completion of the course you will be able to work at an RYA centre, running beginners courses for both adults and children.

RYA Intermediate Instructor

Course

The new intermediate windsurfing scheme is now fully under way and being run at many RYA centres around the UK and abroad.  The new style of teaching has brought dramatic change to the way that windsurfing is taught and confirms the RYA's commitment to the scheme ensuring that it reflects windsurfing today. 

The course pre-requisites are: Valid Start (Level 1) Instructor ticket with 50 hours teaching experience, valid first aid, RYA membership, Level 3/Intermediate Planing personal sailing ability to become an Intermediate Non-Planing Instructor and Level 4/Advanced ability for Intermediate Planing Instructor.

	The course runs over 4 days.
	The course will introduce you to the new scheme, working with a simulator along with all the appropriate teaching and coaching skills required to run an intermediate course.
	This course will keep you up to date with industry initiatives and the very latest equipment designs and developments.
	Candidates must have a suitable board and a good range of rig sizes.  Hire of equipment is available if required for the duration of the course.
	Time and conditions allowing the course will also aim to improve your own personal skills.
	There is no final day assessment with this course as assessment is on going.
	You will be asked to do a pre-prepared presentation, have the necessary theory knowledge for this level of instruction and have competent board handling skills for the instructor level you are aiming for.
	Course Availability Please contact the Centre.

The RYA Conversion course is available to candidates holding a L3/4/5 instructor ticket with 50 hours teaching experience.  Successful completion will give the individual status as a qualified Intermediate Instructor and the ability to go on to become a centre prinipal.  The course is open to L2 instructors, however, there are limitations to the endorsement - see below.

	The conversion course runs over 2 days and can either be a stand alone course or first 2 days of a full 5 day Intermediate Instructor course..
	Presentations and theory will not be assessed during the two days as it is assumed this will be of the required standard. Coaching and sailing skills will however be monitored as well as the ability to take on board the required information.
	Level 2 instructors completing the Conversion course will be endorsed to teach the Non-Planing Intermediate course and have their principal status renewed, a full 5 day course is required to become a fully qualified Intermediate Instructor.
	Candidates wishing to bring their own equipment must have a suitable board and a good range of rig sizes.  Alternatively is possible to hire equipment from the Centre.
	Course Availability: Please contact the Centre.

This course is aimed at the very experienced and competent instructor, with good coast sailing ability.

The course pre-requisites are; must hold a valid Intermediate Instructor Ticket with 50 hours teaching experience at that Level, valid first aid, RYA membership and an Advanced personal sailing ability.

Any body interested in this course should contact the centre to discus the course availability. The Course is usually only run once a year and on demand and often in conjunction with other centres. If you register your interest we will do our best to arrange suitable dates.

	The course runs over 5 days
	The course is run off site at carefully selected locations.
	At the end of the training the candidate will qualify as a ‘Trainee Advanced Instructor’ and be issued a certificate valid for 18 months.
	Qualifying candidates will be issued with an action plan record sheet.
	Final assessment by a Level 5 Trainer will be required following the completion of 30 hours of logged instruction.
	Course Availability: Please contact the Centre.

The RYA first aid certificate will provide a successful candidate with the ability to recognise life threatening conditions and be able to provide rapid assessment and prompt, appropriate treatment.

	The first aid course is completed in one day.
	The first aid certificate is a pre-requisite for all instructor courses.
	You do not have to have held any prior first aid certificates to do this course, although it is recommended that you do some prior reading.
	The first aid certificate is valid for 3 years, after which time you will be required to complete another one day course.
	Course Availability: Please contact the Centre.

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