RYA Dinghy Instructor Course

The course runs over a 5-day period lasting approximately 50 hours. Training in teaching techniques afloat and ashore is provided during the course. A RYA Instructor Trainer runs the course and it is moderated on the final day by another RYA Instructor Trainer who has not been involved in the candidate's training.

Candidates will be required to demonstrate competence in course preparation, delivery and management, as well as customer liaison.

2026 Course Dates

• A: Monday 30th March to Friday 3rd April, running from 9am daily until at least 5pm each day
• B: Monday 6th to Friday 10th April, running from 9am daily until at least 5pm each day

Candidates have been assigned by their coaches during Sunday sessions.

Course Prerequisites

• Be aged 16 years or older.
• Hold a valid first aid certificate – list of accepted certificates here.
• Hold an RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate.
• Hold the RYA Safe and Fun Certificate, this is a RYA interactive online course (we will cover this in Sunday training)
• Passed an RYA Dinghy Pre-entry Sailing Assessment no more than 1 year before the course.

Course Fees

The course fees are €590. Please note that this includes use of wetsuits/watersports gear as needed.

Got A Question?

Please feel free to reach out to us on 00353 (0)1 284 4195 or by email to sailing@inss.ie.