Instructors teaching the National Sailing Scheme need to be qualified for the type of boat in which they teach, ie dinghies, small keelboats or multihulls.
In addition the instructor certificate is endorsed to show whether you are qualified to teach on inland or coastal waters.
For more information on roles, training and eligibility please follow this link
RYA Cymru Wales are currently able to help subside the cost of some elements of instructor training in Wales for those working in a voluntary capacity in Clubs or Centres; please contact your Regional Development Officer for further details.
RYA Dinghy Instructor Pre-entry Assessment
One day pre-entry assessment essential pre-requisite for the RYA Dinghy Instructor Course.
Find our more about what it entails Click Here
| Date | Venue | Cost | Booking | Pre course information |
| 20th February,2016 | PPSA | £60 | taff@ppsa.co.uk | |
| 22nd October,2016 | PPSA | £60 | taff@ppsa.co.uk | |
| 2nd April – 3rd April 2016,
28th May – 29th May 2016, 23rd July – 24th July 2016, 6th August – 7th August 2016 20th August – 21st August 2016, 22nd October – 23rd October 2016 3rd December – 4th December 2016 |
Plas Menai | £180 | Plas Menai 01248 670964 / 0300 3003 112 info@plasmenai.co.uk |
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RYA Dinghy Instructor Course
This course is five days of intensive but enjoyable training in all aspects of teaching beginners and improver’s to sail, including moderation by another coach on the final afternoon.
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Role and Eligibility Click Here
| Date | Venue | Cost | Booking | Pre course information |
| 28th March – 1st April, 2016 | PPSA | £300 | 50% subsidy available to club volunteers contact RDO hester.walker@ryacymruwales.org.uk, Samantha.healy@ryacymruwales.org.uk, Rosie.Hearn@ryacymruwales.org.uk or ruth.iliffe@ryacymruwales.org.uk | RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate. Pre-entry sailing assessment completed within 1 year prior to the instructor training course. RYA Membership. Complete the RYA Interactive ‘Safe and Fun’ Course.First Aid |
| 4th April – 8th April 2016,30th May – 3rd June 2016,25th July- 29th July 2016,8th August – 12th August 2016,22nd August – 26th August 2016,24th October – 28th October 2016,5th December – 9th December 2016 | Plas Menai | £370 | 50% subsidy available to club volunteers contact RDORosie.Hearn@ryacymruwales.org.uk , Samantha.healy@ryacymruwales.org.uk, hester.walker@ryacymruwales.org.uk or ruth.iliffe@ryacymruwales.org.uk | RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate. Pre-entry sailing assessment completed within 1 year prior to the instructor training course. RYA Membership. Complete the RYA Interactive ‘Safe and Fun’ Course.First Aid |
| 31st October – 4th Nov, 2016 | PPSA | £300 | 50% Subsidy to Club volunteers contact RDORosie.Hearn@ryacymruwales.org.uk , Samantha.healy@ryacymruwales.org.uk, hester.walker@ryacymruwales.org.uk or ruth.iliffe@ryacymruwales.org.uk and also notify PPSA directly of your intention to book 07967 049885 | Course Prerequisites: RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate. Pre-entry sailing assessment completed within 1 year prior to the instructor training course. RYA Member and Complete the RYA Interactive ‘Safe and Fun’ Course and 1st Aid |
RYA Senior Instructor Course
This course marks the transition from managing your own boat to that of being a ‘fleet manager’. The senior instructor course concentrates primarily on on-the-water issues and is practically orientated. Role and Eligibility click here
RYA Senior Instructor Workbook ( to be completed prior to the course) click here
| Date | Venue | Cost | Booking | Pre course information |
| 31st May – 3rd June,2016 | PPSA | £300 | Richard Owens Coach@ppsa.co.uk 07967 049885 | Senior Instructor Information |
| 31st March – 3rd April 2016,2nd June – 5th June 2016 | Plas Menai | £300 | Plas Menai 01248 670964 / 0300 3003 112info@plasmenai.co.uk | Senior Instructor Information |
| 27th October 2016 – 30th October 2016 | Plas Menai | £300 | Pay Here | Senior Instructor Information |
RYA Racing Instructor Course
This endorsement should be obtained by instructors with experience of club racing who wish to teach racing skills through the Start Racing module of the RYA Sailing Scheme.
| Date | Venue | Cost | Booking | Course Information |
| 15th May,2016 | PPSA | £100.00 | Richard Owens Coach@ppsa.co.uk 07967 049885 | Candidate must have Dinghy Instructor with racing experience |
RYA Dinghy Instructor Coastal Endorsement
The course will involve the coaching of dinghy skills on tidal waters through the running of sessions ashore and afloat. Coaching afloat will concentrate on a good briefing, the running of sessions to improve student performance and a quality group debrief. In order to run such sessions successfully a good practical knowledge of tidal dinghy techniques and day sailing considerations is expected. This course is not designed for instructors with no tidal experience.
| Date | Venue | Cost | Booking | Course Information |
| 29th Feb – 1st Mach,2016 | PPSA | £160 | Richard Owens Coach@ppsa.co.uk 07967 049885 | |
| 13th – 14th April,2016 | PPSA | £160 | Richard Owens Coach@ppsa.co.uk 07967 049885 | |
| 2nd and 3rd July, 2016 | PPSA | £160 | Richard Owens Coach@ppsa.co.uk 07967 049885 | |