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

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Sailing Instructor Course equips you with practical skills to conduct safe and efficient beginner keelboat lessons. You will learn to interpret local weather patterns, tides, and harbour regulations, handle emergencies, and perform man overboard drills confidently. Develop clear 3-hour lesson plans, deliver instructions effectively on deck, teach essential sailing techniques simply, and utilise assessments and feedback to improve each session and support student advancement.
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Develop skills
- Coastal keelboat safety: perform professional checks, basic COLREGs, and proper gear handling.
- On-water risk management: conduct MOB drills, reassure distressed students, and control sudden squalls.
- Quick lesson planning: create 3-hour beginner sessions with defined objectives and backup plans.
- Effective coaching: provide straightforward commands and adjust to individual learners.
- Essential keelboat operations: instruct on sail trim, manoeuvres, docking, and simple navigation securely.
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