RYA Dinghy Instructor and Windsurfing Instructor Courses are offered at YDSC. These are paid courses which result in an RYA qualification.
RYA Dinghy Instructor
The Dinghy Instructor course is a 5 day course for people who are already experienced dinghy sailors who wish to learn how to teach sailing and become a qualified RYA Dinghy Instructor. To undertake this course you need to be a member of YDSC or another RYA affiliated club/centre, otherwise you would need to join the club for a minimum of 3 months. Candidates must pass a Pre-entry Assessment of their personal sailing ability prior to the course and hold a valid First Aid certificate and RYA Powerboat Level 2. For further information contact . Once you make a booking the training coordinator will contact you about further course details. Bookings close 7 days in advance. Pre-entry Assessment £45, DI course £300.
- Pre-Entry Assessment Sun 19th April or Sun 7th June 2026
- Dinghy Instructor Course Mon 29th June – Fri 3rd July 2026
- Dinghy Instructor Course Mon 20th July – Fri 24th July 2026
Bookings close 7 days in advance.
RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor
The Start Windsurfing Instructor course allows candidates to teach the Start Windsurfing course and Stages 1 and 2 of the Youth Windsurfing Scheme. To undertake this course candidates should have an intermediate non-planing certificate, beach start and non-planing carve gybe clinics, RYA First Aid, RYA Powerboat Level 2 and “Safe and fun” course.