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Sailing

RYA Dinghy Instructor Pre-assessments

Course Duration: 1 Day

Minimum Age: 15

Course Content:
Students will be formally assessed on their ability to sail, whilst demonstrating the 5 essentials, in the following areas; Sailing a triangular course, sailing a tight circle, follow-my-leader, man overboard. Students may be asked to complete on or all of the following; Lee shore landing and launch, anchor or picking a mooring up – wind against tide, capsize recovery, coming alongside – wind against tide.

Prior knowledge or Qualifications: An RYA Seamanship module or the ability to comfortably sail to this level.

Cost: £40.00

Course Start Date Finish Date Location Operator
Course Code
Dinghy Pre-Assess 23/02/08
23/02/08 Neptune
SWSA
PRE1
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Dinghy Pre-Assess
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On Demand
Neptune
SWSA
PRE2
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RYA Dinghy Instructors Course

Course Duration: 5 Days

Minimum Age: 16

Course Content:
A 5 day course to train experienced dinghy sailors to teach the RYA National Sailing Scheme. Candidates are formally assessed at the end of the week which takes the form of a short written paper, 2 observed practical teaching sessions, (1 on land and 1 on the water) and a short presentation.

Prior knowledge or Qualifications: Candidates must provide evidence of current RYA Powerboat Level 2, RYA Small Craft First Aid or a recognised equivalent and RYA Dinghy Instructor Pre-Assessment.

Cost: £369.00

Course Start Date Finish Date Location Operator
Course Code
Dinghy Instruct 25/03/08* 28/03/08 Neptune
SWSA
Dinghy Instruct October October Neptune
SWSA

* The bulk of this course will run over four days, but there will be one theory day prior to the course. This date has yet to be confirmed.