RYA Dinghy Instructors Pre-Assessment
In order to attend an RYA Dinghy Instructors course candidates must complete a pre-assessment of their sailing skills. This one day direct assessment is aimed at sailors who have a good knowledge of the RYA dinghy scheme and may involve rudderless and spinnaker sailing.
RYA Dinghy Instructors Course
This five day course will be run from the University Boat Hard and is for experienced sailors who wish to teach the RYA National Sailing Scheme. Before taking part candidates must familiarise themselves with the course outlined in the Dinghy Coaching Handbook, which will be given at the time of booking. It is advised that candidates have access to a range of RYA publications that they can use for reference before and after the course. These can be purchased through the RYA or from Southampton Sport.
Pre-entry Requirements: A signed off pre-entry Sailing Assessment, RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate, Safe & Fun Safeguarding course completion certificate and current First Aid certificate.
| Course | Date | Time |
|---|
| RYA Dinghy Instructor Pre-Assessment |
TBC |
TBC |
| RYA Dinghy Instructor Course |
TBC |
TBC |
Cost
| Membership Type | Dinghy Instructor Pre-Assessment | Dinghy Instructor Course |
|---|
| Southampton Sport Membership |
£50.00 |
£235.00 |
| Mayflower Member, Sports Pass and Non-Member |
£85.00 |
£360.00 |
RYA Powerboat Instructor Pre-Assessment
This one day direct assessment is a pre-requisiste for persons wishing to take part in the RYA Powerboat Instructor course. The day involves practical boat handling to a competent standard similar to that of the direct assessment for Level 2 candidates. Candidates should also be familiar with the RYA course syllabus for powerboating.
RYA Powerboat Instructor Course
This three day course is designed for people who wish to teach the RYA Powerboat Courses up to Level 2. Candidates in possession of the RYA Safety Boat Certificate will also be able to teach the Safety Boat course. Course costs include the RYA Powerboat Instructors Manual which will be given out at the time of booking.
Pre entry Requirements: RYA Power Boat Level 2, Powerboat Instructor Skills-assessment signed off, a current First Aid Certificate and 5 seasons' experience.
| Course | Dates | Time |
|---|
| RYA Powerboat Instructor Skills-Assessment |
Tuesday 7th February |
09:00 - 17:00 |
| RYA Powerboat Instructor Course |
Wednesday 8th February - Friday 10th February |
09:00 - 17:00 |
Cost
| Membership Type | Powerboat Instructor Skills-Assessment | Powerboat Instructor Course |
|---|
| Southampton Sport Member |
£50.00 |
£247.50 |
| Mayflower Member, Sports Pass and Non-Member |
£85.00 |
£450.00 |
RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor
This course is for experienced powerboat instructors looking to teach the intermediate and advanced courses.
Prerequisites:
- First aid certificate
- RYA Powerboat Instructor
- Advanced Powerboat Course Completion certificate
- One of the following Certificate of Competence:
- Advanced Powerboat,
- RYA Yachtmaster Coastal (power)
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (power)
- Commercial Endorsement (Advanced Instructors who do not hold a valid CE will only be able to teach Intermediate powerboat)
Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course candidates will be endorsed to run:
Course Dates:
| Date (2023) | Time |
|---|
| 25th September - 26th September |
Day 1 - 09:15 - 22:00
Day 2 - 09:15 - 16:00
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Cost:
| Membership Type | Price |
|---|
| Southampton Sport Member |
£300 |
| Mayflower Member, Sports Pass or Non-Member |
£380 |
Southampton Sport is proud to have secured Simon Winkley as our Windsurfing Trainer to lead all of our Windsurf Instructor courses. Simon is an active RYA Coach/Trainer, a regular author for RYA Wavelength as well as a Technical Author for WindsurfingUK Magazine whilst still managing to represent Starboard/Severne as a Team Rider.
RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor Course
This five-day course has been designed to prepare the budding, yet experienced Windsurfer to teach the RYA Start Windsurfing course. Candidates are expected to be competent to the level of intermediate non-planing and should have a solid understanding of the syllabus.
Pre entry Requirements: Intermediate Windsurfing non-planing Certificate, RYA Safe and Fun Safeguarding course completion certificate, a current First Aid Certificate and an RYA Level 2 Powerboat Certificate. RYA membership required. These pre-requisites may be gained after the course.
RYA Intermediate Windsurfing Instructor Course
This four-day course has been designed to further develop the skills of the Start Windsurfing Instructor so that they may deliver the Intermediate courses using the FastForward coaching tool.
Pre entry Requirements: Intermediate Windsurfing Certificate including beach starting and non-planning carve gybe clinics, a current First Aid Certificate, evidence of 50 hours logged as a Start Windsurfing Instructor. RYA membership required. These pre-requisites may be gained after the course.
| Course | Date | Time |
|---|
| Start Windsurfing Instructor Course |
TBC |
TBC |
| Intermediate Windsurfing Instructor Course |
TBC |
TBC |
Cost
| Membership Type | Start Windsurfing Instructor Course | Intermediate Windsurfing Instructor Course |
|---|
| Southampton Sport Member |
£235.00 |
£235.00 |
| Mayflower Member, Sports Pass and Non-Member |
£360.00 |
£360.00 |
RYA Senior Windsurfing Instructor Course
This four-day course has been designed to prepare people to supervise and be responsible for on-water activities at a RYA training centre.
Pre entry Requirements: Evidence of two seasons' full-time instructing as an RYA Start Windsurfing instructor. Recommendation by a Principal of a Recognised Training Centre. Completion of the Senior instructor Workbook and any preparation sent out by the Trainers prior to the course starting.
Cost
| Membership Type | Price |
|---|
| Southampton Sport Student, Staff Member and External members |
£235.00 |
| Sports Pass and Non-Member |
£295.00 |
