RYA Dinghy Instructor Course

More course information

NEXT COURSE DATES –

Full 5 day course Monday 30th June – Friday 4th July 2025

Pre-Assessment dates – Monday 26th May 5.30pm – 8pm and a date a little closer to the DI Training Course TBC

Trainers Bob Warren and Hannah Mason

Please note you MUST have taken the Pre-Assessment before this training course which needs to be carried out by an external RYA Assessor.  Please get in touch for details on our dates for this or read more here – Pre-Assessment Info

Want to teach sailing?  Become a dinghy instructor and be outside and on the water every day!  You can teach children and adults of various levels from beginners to salty seadogs.  A very enjoyable job working within a team and getting to do the hobby that you love.  There are always plenty of jobs around for you in the UK and overseas with the demands of learning to sail increasing each year.  You just need to get your personal skills to the right level and following the other pre-requisites below you will then be ready to go!  The RYA Dinghy Sailing Instructor qualification is recognised in all sailing schools throughout the UK and many overseas sailing schools.

Course overview

Pre-Course Work: On booking this course, candidates will be sent a separate email a little closer to the course date, which will contain full details of the pre-course work in it which will include topics for discussion and topics to teach on the course. You will be teaching to your peers and will learn good teaching practice and the best way to teach the RYA Method to a variety of learners.  This work must be completed prior to attending the course.  The maximum number on a course will be 6 people.

This 5 day course covers all aspects of teaching beginners and improvers to sail and is the first rung on the sailing instructor ladder.  You will be able to teach up to the RYA Level 2 adult sailing scheme and then at the discretion of the RYA Principal of the centre you are working at, you will be able to teach the other aspects of the RYA syllabus depending on your individual experience.  This could include Sailing with Spinnakers, the many different levels of the Racing scheme, Day Sailing with some chart navigation and Seamanship Skills which is advanced sailing techniques and also solving problems afloat.

During the week you will be taught the RYA’s teaching framework known as ‘The Method’ which encompasses single and double handed sailing. The week is very intensive and may include some evening sessions.

N.B. IT IS IMPORTANT YOU ARE AS PREPARED AS POSSIBLE BEFORE ARRIVING AT THE CENTRE, MAKING SURE YOU HAVE READ A CURRENT COPY OF THESE RYA PUBLICATIONS G14, G4 & G11 BEFORE THE COURSE AND PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING THESE WITH YOU.  

These RYA publications and books are available to buy online here – G14   G4   G11

These RYA publications are also available to purchase at Mylor Sailing School – please enquire to check availability and stock.

Eligibility and pre-requisites

Duration –

5 Days

Course Aim –

RYA Dinghy Instructor

Minimum age –

16yrs

Prior to the course candidates must fullfil the following requirements:

• Minimum age 16
• Valid first aid certificate (either the RYA first aid course or one recognised by the Health and Safety Executive, covering the treatment of hypothermia and a minimum of six hours course length.  Click RYA’s details of what your First Aid Certificate should include
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate
• Passed a pre-assessment within 1 year of the course date.  This can be arranged with Mylor Sailing School before the course either to join a group or on a 1:1 basis if required.
• Complete the RYA Safe and Fun Safeguarding Children online interactive course click here to go to the online course

Minimum Standard –

Please click here for the list of pre-entry requirements

For more information Mylor Sailing School email