Sailing Instructor Course
This course trains aspiring sailing instructors in delivering safe and effective beginner keelboat lessons, covering safety protocols, risk management, lesson planning, coaching techniques, and essential manoeuvring skills to ensure student confidence and progression on the water.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
The Sailing Instructor Course equips you with practical tools to conduct safe, efficient beginner keelboat lessons. Learn to interpret local weather, tides, and harbour rules, manage emergencies, and execute man overboard drills confidently. Develop clear 3-hour lesson plans, communicate instructions effectively on deck, teach fundamental sailing skills straightforwardly, and utilise assessments and feedback to enhance each session and foster solid student advancement.
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Develop Skills
- Coastal keelboat safety: perform professional-level checks, COLREG fundamentals, and equipment handling.
- On-water risk management: conduct MOB drills, soothe distressed students, and handle sudden squalls.
- Efficient lesson planning: create 3-hour beginner sessions with defined objectives and backup plans.
- Effective coaching: deliver clear, concise instructions and tailor to individual learners.
- Essential keelboat manoeuvring: instruct on sail trim, handling, docking, and basic navigation securely.
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