RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor Course in Cambridgeshire

Qualify to teach windsurfing through this intensive RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor course held in Perry, Cambridgeshire. Over five full days, you’ll gain the knowledge and hands-on experience required to deliver the RYA Start Windsurfing programme and Youth Stages 1 and 2. With structured guidance from experienced trainers and a final day of assessment by an external moderator, this course sets you up with everything needed to instruct with confidence.

Key Details

• Group size: 1-8 people
• Duration: 5 days, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Minimum age: 16
• Location: Perry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 0GW

Key Skills

• Planning and delivering engaging windsurf lessons
• Understanding student progression and learning stages
• Demonstrating core intermediate skills clearly
• Managing on-water safety and session flow
• Adapting instruction to different learning styles

What to Expect

Across the five days, you'll focus on both the technical and instructional aspects of teaching windsurfing. Early sessions cover how to structure lessons, deliver effective briefings, and adapt delivery to suit age and ability. Classroom elements help build confidence in theory delivery, while water-based sessions offer practical experience in demonstrating skills and managing a group afloat.

The course also allows you to sharpen your own windsurfing technique, particularly in intermediate non-planing conditions including beach starts and gybing. As you work through the programme, you’ll receive detailed feedback on your teaching from the course trainer. The final day involves an external moderation where you’ll be assessed on your readiness to qualify as a Start Windsurfing Instructor.

Location

Set on the edge of Grafham Water in Perry, near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, the centre offers excellent conditions for instructor training. The wide expanse of sheltered inland water is ideal for both practising technique and delivering on-water sessions. 

Onshore, facilities include indoor classrooms for theory work, changing rooms, and easy access to launching areas, making it well-suited for running a structured, practical course across multiple days. The setting combines convenience with reliable water access, ideal for windsurfing instruction and assessment.

Prerequisites

Candidates must be 16 or over and have completed the required pre-course elements. These include an intermediate non-planing certificate (with beach start and non-planing gybe clinics), a current RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate, a valid first aid certificate, and the RYA Safe and Fun certificate (dated within the last three years). 

RYA membership is also needed, and you’ll be asked to submit a medical declaration or health form.

Why Choose Us

This location is known for its consistent course delivery, supportive training environment, and high standard of instruction. Small group sizes ensure you get the individual coaching you need to succeed, and the course team focuses on helping you feel confident in delivering the RYA syllabus. 

The well-equipped site and experienced staff make it an ideal setting to launch your instructing journey.