RYA Powerboat Instructor Course

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Transform your powerboating skills into teaching expertise with our comprehensive RYA Powerboat Instructor course at Findhorn Watersports.

Course Details
Duration: 3 days
Times: 0915-1715hrs daily
Location: Findhorn Watersports Centre, situated on the beautiful Findhorn Bay

Prerequisites
To participate in this course, you must:
Hold a valid RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate
Have extensive powerboat handling experience
Possess a valid first aid certificate
Hold the RYA Safety Boat certificate
Be at least 18 years of age
Complete a pre-course assessment

What to Bring
Appropriate clothing for the weather conditions
Closed-toe shoes or old trainers that can get wet (no flip-flops or open sandals)
Complete change of clothes
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Snacks and lunch for each day
Water bottle
Notebook and pen
Your RYA certificates and logbook

Course Content
During the three days, you will learn:
Teaching techniques specific to powerboat instruction
Lesson planning and preparation
Student assessment methods
Safety management and risk assessment
Demonstration techniques
Practical teaching sessions