Manage courses and supervise instructors at an RYA centre.
The RYA specifies two weekends (four whole days) or equivalent regional course format. Format: regional training course with continuous assessment. Required experience: Valid RYA Instructor certificate. At least two years intermittent or one-year full time instructing since qualifying as an RYA Dinghy or Multihull Instructor (or Keelboat Instructor for Keelboat SI). Sailing ability to at least the standard of RYA Instructor. Signed recommendation from Principal. Senior Instructor Workbook completed. First aid, RYA Safety Boat Certificate and RYA Safe and Fun required..
Centres on adventuro run this course at lakes, estuaries and coastal venues across the UK. Pick a location that suits your diary and the conditions you want to learn in.
Two weekends (four whole days) or equivalent regional course format Format: Regional training course with continuous assessment.
Continuous practical assessment by your RYA instructor. No written exam unless noted for theory modules.
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Find activitiesSenior Instructor is an RYA course. Regional training course with continuous assessment. Able to organise and manage RYA National Sailing Scheme and Youth Sailing Scheme courses and supervise instructors
Valid RYA Instructor certificate. At least two years intermittent or one-year full time instructing since qualifying as an RYA Dinghy or Multihull Instructor (or Keelboat Instructor for Keelboat SI). Sailing ability to at least the standard of RYA Instructor. Signed recommendation from Principal. Senior Instructor Workbook completed. First aid, RYA Safety Boat Certificate and RYA Safe and Fun required.
18. Centres may set their own limits for junior participants.
Two weekends (four whole days) or equivalent regional course format
Practical RYA courses use continuous assessment. Theory courses and exams may include a formal test. Your centre confirms the format.
Practical courses: clothes you are happy to get wet, non-slip footwear, hat and sun cream or warm layers. Classroom or online: notepad if you like. Your centre sends a kit list.
Able to organise and manage RYA National Sailing Scheme and Youth Sailing Scheme courses and supervise instructors
Valid RYA Instructor certificate. At least two years intermittent or one-year full time instructing since qualifying as an RYA Dinghy or Multihull Instructor (or Keelboat Instructor for Keelboat SI). Sailing ability to at least the standard of RYA Instructor. Signed recommendation from Principal. Senior Instructor Workbook completed. First aid, RYA Safety Boat Certificate and RYA Safe and Fun required.
