RYA Dinghy Instructor Courses
This course normally runs Monday to Friday and covers the RYA teaching method and develops personal sailing skills. Experienced sailors must have all the pre requisites prior to attending the course.
Should you require any of the pre-requisites, we run them the week prior to the course.
2 Week Fast Track Dinghy Instructor Course
For sailors with some experience we recommend our 2 week fast track option. This not only includes the pre-requisites but also 5 extra days of sail tuition to bring your skills up to speed. The 2 week fast track option is great value for money even for experienced sailors.
Pre Requisites (inc in 2 week fast track)
You must have all of the following to sit the RYA Dinghy Instructor course:
Valid first aid certificate
Powerboat Level 2
Pre entry assessment
Be 16 years or over
In addition to this you must have RYA membership, and own a G14 Coaching handbook and G7 Coaching logbook. There are available to buy at the Galloway Activity Centre.
Dinghy Instructor Course Prices and Dates 2012
Shown below is a table of courses and prices. Should you require all the pre-requisites, we recommend attending our 2 week fast track option for best value.
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RYA Dinghy Instructor Pre-Requisites |
Number of days | Non Residential |
Residential |
Deposit |
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RYA Powerboat level 2 Course and assessment Run every weekend on demand |
2 days |
£179.50 |
£220.00 | £30.00 |
| RYA First Aid
Dates: Run each saturday before a DI course |
1 day | £82.50 | NA | £30.00 |
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RYA Pre Assessment Dates: Run each Sunday before a DI course |
1 day | £82.50 | NA | £30.00 |
|
RYA Pre Assessment + First Aid Combined Dates: Run each weekend prior to a DI course |
2 days |
£130.00 |
£180.00 | £30.00 |
|
RYA Dinghy Instructor |
Number of days | Non Residential | Residential | Deposit |
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1 Week RYA Dinghy Instructor Dates: 2 April - 6 April, 28 May - 1 June, 18 June - 22 June, 9 July - 13 July, 6 Aug - 10 Aug, 27 Aug - 31 Aug, 1 Oct - 5 Oct |
5 days |
£270.00 |
£360.00 | £45.00 |
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2 Week RYA Dinghy Instructor Fast Track (includes all pre requisites, 5 days additional sail training). Dates: 24 March - 6 Apr, 19 May - 1 June, 9 June - 22 June, 30 June - 13 July, 28 July - 10 Aug, 18 Aug - 31 Aug, 22 Sept - 5 Oct. |
14 days | £515.00 |
£740.00 |
£60.00 |
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4 Week RYA Dinghy Instructor Fast Track (includes all pre requisites and 19 days of sail training. For those with minimal experience) Dates: 10 March - 6 April, 5 May - 1 June, 26 May - 22 June, 16 June - 13 July, 14 July - 10 Aug, 4 Aug - 31 Aug, 8 Sept - 5 Oct |
28 days | N/A | £1495.00 | £150.00 |
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5 Week RYA Dinghy Instructor Fast Track (includes all pre requisites and 26 days of sail training. For those with minimal experience) Dates: 3 March - 6 April, 28 April - 1 June, 19 May - 22 June, 9 June - 13 July, 7 July - 10 Aug, 28 July - 31 Aug, 1 Sept - 5 Oct |
35 days |
N/A |
£1595.00 |
£150.00 |
Dinghy Instructor endorsements
We offer the following endorsement for RYA Dinghy Instructors. There are run at set dates throughout the year.
| RYA Dinghy Instructor Endorsements | Number of days | Non Residential | Residential (All inc) | Deposit |
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RYA Multi Hull endorsement Dates: 18 - 19 August |
2 days |
£130.00 |
£180.00 | £30.00 |
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RYA Advanced Instructor endorsement Dates: 28 - 29 July |
2 days | £130.00 | £180.00 | £30.00 |
Call us today to discuss your instructor course options on 01644 420626, or enquire now>


