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Windsurfing
This section is for people wanting to teach the RYA Windsurfing Scheme
Windsurfing
Discover all the information and requirements needed to become a qualified RYA windsurfing instructor.
Qualification summary:
Assistant Instructor
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Experience |
Competent windsurfer |
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Pre-entry assessment |
Candidates must have the recommendation of their centre’s Principal |
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Training course |
Courses are conducted by the Principal or Chief Instructor of the training centre. The course may be approximately 20 hours covering RYA teaching for beginners. Candidates will be assessed on their teaching ability with beginners. The AI’s training is limited to assisting qualified instructors and does not include first aid or powerboat handling. |
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Qualified to teach |
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
Ais must never be allowed to work without direct supervision. |
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Validity |
This is a centre-specific certificate, awarded by the training centre and valid for five years. |
Additional important information
RYA Windsurfing Scheme intermediate non-planing certificate including beach starting and non-planing gybe clinics.
Start Windsurfing Instructor
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Minimum age |
16 |
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Experience |
Competent windsurfer |
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Training course |
Five-day course The final day will be moderated by an external trainer who will assess candidates. |
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Qualified to teach |
Able to teach:
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Validity |
Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained. |
Additional important information:
- Intermediate non-planing certificate with beach starting and non-planing gybe clinics
- First aid certificate
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work
RYA membership is required for your RYA instructor qualification
Intermediate Instructor
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Minimum age |
16 |
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Experience |
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Pre-assessment |
RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor with evidence of 50 hours logged as a Start Windsurfing Instructors at RYA training centre. |
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Training course |
Four-day course. You will be assessed continuously throughout the course. |
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Qualified to teach |
Intermediate course and Youth Windsurfing Scheme under the supervision of a senior instructor. |
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Validity |
Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained. |
Additional important information:
- Intermediate planing personal sailing certificate and the beach starting, and non-planing carve gybe clinics.
- Advanced personal sailing certificate with waterstart and carve gybe clinics.
- First aid certificate
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work
RYA membership is required for your RYA instructor qualification
Racing Instructor
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Minimum age |
16 |
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Experience |
You will have competed at club or regional level (windsurfing or dinghy sailing) and have knowledge of competitive windsurfing. |
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Pre assessment |
To qualify as a RYA Racing Instructor applicant, you should:
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Training course |
Two-day course. You will be assessed continuously throughout the course. |
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Qualified to teach |
RYA Start Racing course under supervision of a senior instructor. |
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Validity |
Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained. |
Additional important information:
- Start Windsurfing Instructor (or above)
- First aid certificate
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work
RYA membership is required for your RYA instructor qualification
Foiling Instructor
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Minimum age |
16 |
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Experience |
RYA Sustained Flights |
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Pre assessment |
RYA Intermediate Instructor with personal foiling experience to a RYA Sustained Flights level |
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Training course |
Four-day course. You will be assessed continuously throughout the course. |
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Qualified to teach |
RYA First Flights or higher (Personal foiling level dependent) |
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Validity |
Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained. |
Additional important information:
- RYA Intermediate Instructor
- RYA Sustained Flights Certificate
- First aid certificate
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work
RYA membership is required for your RYA instructor qualification
Advanced Instructor
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Minimum age |
18 |
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Training course |
Five-day course. You will be assessed continuously throughout the course. |
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Qualified to teach |
All levels of the RYA National and Youth Windsurfing scheme under the supervision of an RYA Senior Instructor |
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Validity |
Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained. |
Additional important information:
- Minimum personal ability of the Advanced certificate
- RYA Intermediate Instructor Planing Instructor, with evidence of 100 hours logged
- First aid certificate
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
RYA membership is required for your RYA instructor qualification
Senior Instructor
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Minimum age |
18 |
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Experience |
Evidence of two seasons’ full-time instructing as an RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor. |
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Pre-entry assessment |
Recommendation by a Principal of a Recognised Training Centre. Completion of the Senior Instructor Workbook and any preparation work sent out by the Trainers prior to the course starting. |
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Training course |
Courses are run on a regional basis with approximately six students. Courses are organised through the Regional Coach and staffed by one or more Application form RYA Windsurfing Trainers. Four-day course. The assessment will be continuous during the course. Application form |
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Qualified to teach |
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Validity |
Five years from date of issues if supported by a valid first aid certificate. Little or no logged experience may require a re-assessment. |
Additional important information:
- First aid certificate
- RYA Safety Boat certificate
- RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work
RYA membership is required for your RYA instructor qualification
Windsurfing Trainer
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Minimum age |
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Experience |
Competent level of personal sailing ability, good teaching and coaching skills. motivational and leadership skills, a positive and enthusiastic approach and good communication skills. |
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Pre-entry assessment |
Nomination from your Regional Manager Pre-selection - usually over two days Applicants from outside the UK are occasionally trained when required and should contact RYA Training for further information. |
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Training course |
Five-day course with continuous assessment. You will need to:
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Qualified to teach |
Will be appointed as an RYA Start Windsurfing Trainer. |
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Validity |
Appointed annually. After five years a practical revalidation is required. |
Additional important information:
- Intermediate Planing Instructor (ticket held for three years plus)
- First aid certificate
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA Safety Boat certificate
- RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work
RYA membership is required for your RYA instructor qualification