RYA Cruising Instructor Sail Course
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The RYA Cruising Instructor Course is for experienced RYA Yachtmaster™ Offshore skippers to be able to gain the skills required to instruct practical courses up to the level of RYA Day Skipper.
The first step in teaching within the practical cruising scheme is to become qualified as an RYA Cruising Instructor, before moving up to the Yachtmaster Instructor qualification. Both qualifications can be taken in sail and motor cruisers, and the certificate will be endorsed accordingly.
An effective instructor must have credibility with students and a genuine interest and engagement with the subject is essential for this. Questions from students will often stray outside the core syllabus or be concerned with seeking advice about equipment or situations. Without enthusiasm and a depth of knowledge far above the RYA syllabus, this credibility could easily be lost. It is difficult to quantify in writing exactly what this means but without extensive practical experience of the subject, candidates are unlikely to be successful on an instructor course. Tailor-made programs to your specific knowledge and skills. Check with our Chief Instructor if this is the right step for you.
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| Prerequisites | - Hold a commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence (with all associated certification in date) - Hold a valid first aid certificate which is accepted by the RYA Successfully complete RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) Course - Candidates must enrol on and pass the online pre-course RYA Cruising Instructor Theory test (incorporating teaching background theory and RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Theory) |
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Preparation |
Your theory knowledge and practical abilities must be beyond the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore syllabus prior to joining this course. Throughout the course your knowledge and skills will be tested to the standard required for delivering the RYA courses. Due to the short time available on the instructor course, there is limited opportunity to fill any gaps in knowledge. The course is a blend of assessing the candidate's knowledge, providing a structured framework to instruct, coach, observe and deliver constructive feedback, and ensure the structure and standards required of RYA courses are understood. Candidates must therefore ensure they have sufficient underpinning knowledge prior to attending. |
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The course syllabus focuses on teaching skills, structuring feedback, plan-do-review, RYA orientation, debriefing/feedback skills, catastrophe clinic and more. The course is a hands-on training with a constant active delivery of lessons in different subjects. You will be assessed on these lessons in your knowledge and understanding of the subject and also on instructional techniques and interpersonal skills. The course is taught by one Trainer and moderated on the final day by another one. |
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Packing list |
RYA Instructors must attend a revalidation course at least every five years to retain their qualification. If issued, the Instructor endorsement can be valid for five years, at the RYA's discretion. Due to the arduous nature of practical training afloat, an instructor certificate obtained or revalidated after the instructor's 67th birthday will require revalidation with effect from the instructor's 72nd birthday. An instructor certificate obtained or revalidated after the instructor's 70th birthday will be valid for a period of two years before a further update is required. |
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The yacht |
These courses are held on one of our Centurion 41S. More information on the boats can be found here: https://www.dutchoffshoresailingacademy.com/wie-zijn-zeezeilschool-de-zeezeilers/our-yachts |
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Price includes |
Instruction, staying and sleeping on board, use of gas and diesel, certificates, insurances and Dutch VAT. |
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Price excludes |
Transport to and from harbours of departure and destination. Common board cash for food and drinks on board and harbour fees. The skipper/instructor does not participate in the costs. |
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Packing list |
You can find a detailed packing list and more joining instructions here.
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Parking |
Harlingen is easily accessible by public transport. Carpooling is also possible, after you log in you see the other participants and their hometowns. You can send them a message via the forum. You can park for a fee at various locations. “Parking Bruine Vloot” is a five-minute walk from our yachts. Reservations are required: https://www.parkerenharlingen.nl/en/parking/reserve-bruine-vloot “All in Parkeren”, they will bring you to and collect you from our yachts with a shuttle bus. They offer charging facilities. It is wise to make a reservation: https://allinparkerenharlingen.nl/reserveren/ |
| End of the course |
In general the course ends on the announced time, after cleaning the boat and disembarking. |