Island Barn Reservoir Sailing Club

RYA Assistant Instructor Courses - Adult and Junior

We are planning to run a RYA Assistant Instructor Courses at the club in the spring:
It will be run over 3 Saturdays:
3 March 2023- half day Safety Boat course
11 and 18 March 2023 - assistant intructor sylabus

This course is open to Adult and Junior (over 14 yrs) club members
You must seek approval from the RYA Principal or Chief Instructor (follow the book now button and register an interest)
Be prepared for some long, but fun filled days.

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About the RYA Assistant Instructor

The assistant instructor (AI) award provides recognition for the 'in-house' training given to experienced sailors intending to qualify as RYA dinghy instructors.

The AI is a competent small boat sailor who has been trained to assist instructors in teaching sailing up to the standard of the Level 2 or Stage 3 courses. They must work under the supervision of an RYA senior instructor (SI) or the chief instructor of a keelboat training centre.

As the AI's training is limited to assisting qualified instructors and does not include first aid or powerboat handling, AIs must never be allowed to work without direct supervision.


Training
Training and assessment are conducted by the Principal or chief instructor of the training centre who holds a valid RYA SI certificate. The training may be based on a 20 hour course covering the RYA teaching methods for beginners (from RYA book G14). Candidates will be assessed on their teaching ability with beginners. Successful candidates will have their logbook signed and will be awarded the AI certificate by their Principal.

Certificate Validity
The AI certificate is valid only at that centre for five years.

To find out more about the Assistant Instructor role, visit the RYA website