RYA Dinghy Instructor
If you’ve got a passion for dinghy sailing, why not train to teach others the exhilarating sport? As a dinghy instructor, you’ll need to be a competent, experienced dinghy sailor who’s able to communicate with a diverse range of people.
About the Course
The RYA Dinghy Instructor course is a widely recognised teaching qualification that will equip you to inspire and teach the next generation.
Taught by our own qualified instructors, you’ll cover the RYA method, the structure of RYA and how to teach sailing.
The standard qualification for anyone wanting to teach dinghy sailing, during your training, you’ll learn how to coach the RYA syllabus, the skills of being a successful instructor, effective communication styles and teaching methods.
Please see below the RYA Dinghy Instructor Requirements:
Although not required, we would also advise you to complete the RYA Advanced Sailing courses, including RYA Seamanship Skills and RYA Sailing with Spinnakers. Training completed up to this level will be tested within the pre-entry assessment.
The RYA Dinghy Instructor Course Syllabus is taught with a ratio of (6:1) students to instructor. Candidates will be required to demonstrate competence in:
Passenger safety and comfort, day and night pilotage, emergency situations, equipment / vessel types, associated theory.
| Start date → End date | Course only price | Residential price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 → 23 Oct 2026 | £570 | £770 | Add to Basket Book now |
| 25 Oct 2026 → 30 Oct 2026 | £570 | £770 | 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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