Sailing Instructor Course
This course trains aspiring sailing instructors in delivering safe, effective beginner keelboat lessons, covering safety protocols, risk management, lesson planning, instructional techniques, and core sailing operations to build confident teaching skills.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Sailing Instructor Course equips you with practical tools to conduct safe and efficient beginner keelboat lessons. You will learn to interpret local weather patterns, tides, and harbour regulations, manage emergencies, and execute man overboard drills confidently. Develop clear 3-hour lesson plans, deliver effective on-deck instructions, teach fundamental sailing skills straightforwardly, and utilise assessments and feedback to enhance each session and foster student advancement.
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Develop skills
- Coastal keelboat safety: perform professional-level inspections, apply COLREG fundamentals, and utilise equipment properly.
- On-water risk management: conduct MOB exercises, reassure distressed students, and handle sudden storms.
- Efficient lesson planning: create 3-hour beginner sessions with defined objectives and backup measures.
- Effective instruction: provide straightforward, accurate directions and adjust to individual learners.
- Essential keelboat operation: instruct on sail trim, manoeuvres, berthing, and basic navigation securely.
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