RYA - Start Windsurf Instructor Course

Take the first step on the instructor journey by becoming a RYA Start Windsurf Instructor.

This 5 day course will provide you with the knowledge to instruct beginner windsurf courses for both adults and youth.

1. This is a professional qualification.
2. Training will be a mixture of land based simulator and theory work along with on water practical sessions.
3. You will learn new skills and be expected to give short presentations to prove you have both the skills and background knowledge required by an RYA Instructor.
4. You will be taught how to teach windsurfing to both adults and children and how to improve technique via coaching.
5. The course will also look at aspects of course management, group control, equipment innovations and industry initiatives. Assessment is continuous throughout the week and concluded with a final day assessment.

This course will take you from recreational sailor to instructor giving you the opportunity to work either full or part time in the water sports industry, or at your local club, or just to help out your friends.

On successful completion of the course you will be able to work at an RYA centre, running beginners courses for both adults and children.

It is important to remember that all instructor candidates require a good level of personal sailing skill and background knowledge before undertaking the course. The minimum age for those wanting to do an instructors course is 16 years.

The pre-requisites include:

1. RYA powerboat Level 2
2. Valid first aid Certificate
3. RYA Safe and Fun
4. RYA membership
5. Personal sailing ability up to Intermediate Non-Planing plus an ability to Beach Start and complete a Non-Planing Carve Gybe

If you need advice regarding these requirements prior to the course, please contact us on 01776 560030 and we will be pleased to help.

1. Minimum age is 16
2. RYA powerboat Level 2
3. Valid first aid Certificate
4. RYA Safe and Fun
5. RYA membership
6. Personal sailing ability up to Intermediate Non-Planing plus an ability to Beach Start and complete a Non-Planing Carve Gybe

We provide all of the equipment required to take part in the activity, however you will need:

1. Swimwear for under the wetsuit
2. Footwear - an old pair of trainers or water shoes (this is a MUST)
3. A towel for afterwards.