Watersports Instructor Training
Would you like to work in the watersports industry or looking to turn your existing watersports skills into a career?
Our 11-week Watersports Instructor Training course will teach you everything you need to become a multi-disciplined instructor in dinghy sailing, windsurfing and multi-hull sailing.
Once you finish the course, you’ll also be able to apply to join our watersports instructor team and have a guaranteed interview with UKSA.
Funding Available
Thanks to the generous support of the Edmiston Foundation, Noel Lister Fund and Milo Hanlon Memorial fund, we have over £50,000 available to support non-repayable and repayable funding to students enrolling in our Watersports Instructor Training course.
Funding is available based upon your personal circumstances and, for non-repayable funding, committing to two-years paid employment with UKSA as one of our Watersports Instructors. You can find out more about the funding available below and by contacting our course advisors to discuss your eligibility.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take your love of Watersports to the next level and turn your passion into a rewarding career. With UKSA, you’ll be joining an enthusiastic team and helping people of all ages and skill levels create unforgettable memories.
Assisted Funding
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About the Course
UKSA’s Watersports Instructor Training is a customised, comprehensive training package that gives you all the skills you need to start your career in the watersports industry.
This action-packed 11 week course is delivered by our industry-leading instructors with a focus on working directly with each individual student.
UKSA has been delivering watersports instructor training for over 35 years and we are proud that our one-to-one sessions, mentoring, careers advice and recruitment support gives you the edge needed to enter the industry with confidence.
Sounds good? It is – AND we happen to be located in Cowes meaning you have access to arguably the best training waters in the world – The Solent…
At the end of our Watersports Instructor Training course, alongside a guaranteed interview to join our watersports instructor team, you are also invited to stay on at UKSA for two weeks and deliver alongside those who were once your instructors and be part of the delivery team.
Our aim to is make sure you hit the employment ground running. You’ve got the tickets, so let’s make sure you can use them.
You will get the chance to see the background work of what’s needed to deliver great sessions afloat and put all of your training into practice.
You will typically be delivering taster sessions to our residential groups and alongside that support all the processes which keeps our team functioning. Such as:
All of these can be added to your CV as UKSA will be proud to offer a reference to recognise the experience gained from being part of our team.
This two week module is free of charge for our Watersports Instructor graduates, we simply ask for £20 per night to cover your accommodation and three meals a day.
To enable you to gain your qualifications you must become a member of the RYA and BC.
There is a small fee payable to those organisations directly once you have completed your training.
Dinghy Sailing:
*2 of the above as minimum
Windsurfing:
Other:
Training at UKSA gives you excellent value for money as all food and accommodation, tuition, mentoring and careers guidance are included in ONE PRICE. There are no hidden extra costs at UKSA.
Train at UKSA and you will enjoy these EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS:
How long does it take to become a watersports instructor?
It takes 11 weeks to become a water sports instructor. By finishing this program, you will be able to teach windsurfing/dinghy sailing and multi-hull sailing, making you a multi-disciplined instructor.
How much does a watersports instructor earn?
Watersports instructor salaries vary widely based on location, experience, and type of employment. On average, earnings range from £22,000 to £35,000 per year, with seasonal work common, in the UK.
What qualifications do you need to be a watersports instructor?
To teach sailing, you typically need an RYA Dinghy Instructor qualification, as well as some discipline-specific Certifications such as RYA Start Windsurfing.
| Start date → End date | Course only price | Residential price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct 2026 → 04 Feb 2027Sold out | £11000 | £20000 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 24 Oct 2026 → 20 Jan 2027 | N/A | £5250 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 03 Jan 2027 → 21 Mar 2027 | N/A | £5250 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 24 Oct 2027 → 20 Jan 2028 | N/A | £5250 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 03 Jan 2028 → 21 Mar 2028 | N/A | £5250 | Add to Basket Book now |
Why Train with UKSA
UKSA has been successfully training and launching careers for over 35 years. As an industry leader, we pride ourselves on the winning combination of high standards and top-level industry experience delivered to our students.
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