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Wingsurfing
This section is for people wanting to teach the RYA Wingsurfing Scheme
Wingsurfing
Discover all the information and requirements needed to become a qualified RYA wingsurfing instructor.
Qualification summary:
Assistant Instructor
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Experience |
Competent wingsurfer or wingfoiler |
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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 Wingsurfing Scheme Improve your Wingsurfing or above certificate.
Wingsurfing Instructor
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Minimum age |
16 |
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Experience |
Competent wingsurfer or wingfoiler |
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Training course |
Two-day course |
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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:
- RYA Wingsurfing Scheme, Improve your Wingsurfing or above.
- First aid certificate
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work
- Health declaration form or medical questionnaire
RYA membership is required for your RYA instructor qualification
Wingfoiling Instructor
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Minimum age |
16 |
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Experience |
Personal wing ability to RYA Wingsurfing Sustained Flights |
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Pre-entry assessment |
RYA Wingsurfing Instructor or attendance on the four-day course, with personal foiling experience to the level of RYA Wingfoiling Sustained Flights |
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Training course |
Two-to-four-day course. You will be assessed continuously throughout the course. |
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Qualified to teach |
RYA Wingfoiling 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 Wingsurfing Instructor (or attendance on the four-day course covering Wingsurfing and foiling)
- Personal level to the competency of RYA Wingsurfing Sustained Flights Certificate
- First aid certificate
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work
- Health declaration form or medical questionnaire
RYA membership is required for your RYA instructor qualification
Wingsurfing Trainer
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Minimum age |
18 |
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Experience |
Competent level of personal Wingsurfing ability, good teaching and coaching skills, motivational and leadership skills, a positive and enthusiastic approach and good communication skills. |
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Appointment by |
Nominated and appointed by RYA Training |
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Qualified to teach |
Will be appointed as an RYA Wingsurfing Trainer. |
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Validity |
Appointed annually. After five years a practical revalidation is required. |
Additional important information:
- RYA Wingfoiling Instructor
- First aid certificate
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA Safety Boat certificate
- RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work
- Health declaration form or medical questionnaire
RYA membership is required for your RYA instructor qualification