Dinghy Instructor - Pre Entry Assessment
Assessment and Preparation for the Dinghy Instructor Course
Description
YOU WILL BE SAILING AN RS2000 - YOU MUST DRESS APPROPRIATELY
Candidates should be able to complete tasks such as those listed below, sailing at all times with awareness and prove they can sail in a controlled and confident manner. They must demonstrate consideration, preparation, clear communication, a thoughtful approach, and effective execution at all times.
Course Content
During the assessment you will be asked to complete the following:
- Sail around a triangular course
- Sail a tight circular course
- Sail a 'follow my leader' course
- Pick up a Man Overboard Dummy
You may be asked to complete some of the following:
- Sail without a rudder, or with the tiller on a loose elastic
- Lee Shore landing and departure
- Anchor or pick up a mooring
- Come alongside a moored boat
- Recover a capsized dinghy and sail away
Minimum Age
16 Years Old
Instructor to Student ratio
1 Instructor to 6 Students
What to bring
- RYA Logbook
- Towel
- Spare clothes
- Lunch
- Wetsuit boots/ old shoes
Consider bringing
- Wetsuit
- Raincoat/Waterproofs
- Any sailing kit you already own
- Sunglasses, Sun hat, Sunscreen, Water bottle
- Warm hat, Extra layers
What we provide
- Wetsuit (small range of sizes available)
- Waterproof trousers and coat
- Buoyancy aid