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RYA Dinghy Instructor

RYA Dinghy Instructor

An internationally recognised qualification preparing you to teach sailing around the world

  • 9 hours 15 mins
  • Ages 16+
  • Royal Findhorn Yacht Club

Delivered by experienced RYA Coach Assessors, this course equips candidates with the skills and knowledge required to teach dinghy sailing in a safe, effective and engaging manner. Successful candidates gain an internationally recognised RYA qualification, enabling them to instruct at RYA centres worldwide.

This is a demanding course that requires a high level of sailing ability, stamina and commitment. You should arrive well-prepared, physically fit and ready to spend long days both afloat and ashore. Our goal is to support you in achieving your instructor qualification, but attendance does not guarantee a pass - honest, professional feedback is provided throughout, so you leave with clear direction for your future development.

What's included
  • Tuition from experienced RYA Coach Assessors
What to bring
  • Suitable dinghy sailing kit (wetsuit or drysuit, buoyancy aid, appropriate footwear, gloves, warm layers, hat and sunscreen)
  • A packed lunch and sufficient snacks - there are no catering facilities on site
  • A reusable water bottle
  • Notebook and pen
  • RYA Instructor Logbook (if available)
Additional details
  • Duration: 5 days, 09:15 to 18:30 each day
  • Location: Findhorn Watersports Centre
  • Minimum age: 16 years
  • Requires: RYA Pre-Entry Sailing Assessment completion
  • Requires: valid First Aid certificate (minimum 6 hours, recognised by the RYA)
  • Requires: RYA Safe and Fun safeguarding certificate
  • Requires: RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate
Important information
  • Minimum age 16
  • Candidates must hold the RYA Pre-Entry Sailing Assessment, a valid First Aid certificate, RYA Safe and Fun, and RYA Powerboat Level 2

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I completed my RYA Dinghy level 3 at Findhorn Watersports. Friendly and accommodating people, beautiful surroundings and expert tuition. Looking forward to a return visit later this year.

Megan Campbell

Our daughter was buzzing after her time at Findhorn Watersports! She really built on her sailing but most importantly, had lots of fun!

Collach Loon

Our P5-7 pupils benefited from 6 weeks of weekly sailing during the summer term. Despite poor weather for the first few sessions, the team made the experience enjoyable and engaging for the pupils. All our pupils thoroughly enjoyed their Tuesdays in Findhorn, learned new knowledge and skills, built their resilience and learned how to work together to sail! On the final sailing day we were blessed with beautiful sunshine and just enough wind to show off our newly acquired skills.

Dallas Primary

Had a great sail after hiring two boats for the family. Really friendly staff, good kit, and a beautiful location for a trip on the water.

James Hewitt

2x kids booked on an RYA stage 2 course all week. They had a fantastic time despite some testing (very windy) weather conditions. I wouldn’t trust anyone else except Jane to enthuse the joy of sailing into my offspring. Will 100% be back — already planning how we can escape the hustle & bustle of normal life again before the end of the summer! The water taxi was a huge hit with our younger and older members who weren’t up for the sailing. It even came with some fantastic local tour guiding for good measure.

All in all, a great week was had by all in the most incredible surroundings with a brilliant facility, well maintained quality kit and some excellent tuition.

Oli Webster