Watersports Instructor Training

UK Sailing Academy's (UKSA) 13 week Watersports Instructor Training course best suits those who love working outdoors and want to propel themselves from a hobby or passion, into a career. It is suitable for near-beginners or those looking to take their passion for watersports to instructor level. You need to be a good communicator and team player yet able to work on your own initiative.

 For maximum employability, you will qualify in teaching dinghy sailing, windsurfing, and wingsurfing, gain your multihull endorsement and train on paddleboards and paddlesports crafts – making you very desirable within the watersports industry. The training will provide you with the qualifications required to work in the UK and around the world. UKSA has fantastic connections within the industry and will provide students with recruitment support that will give you the edge to enter the industry with confidence.

Course overview

• 13 weeks training
• Expert tuition – theory and practical learning
• Qualify to teach dinghy sailing, windsurfing and wingsurfing
• Train on paddleboards and paddlesports crafts
• Networking with the industry
• Careers advise
• Food and accommodation included

 Qualifications

• RYA Dinghy Instructor
• RYA Multihull Endorsement
• RYA Start Windsurf Instructor
• RYA Wingsurfing Instructor
• BC Foundation Safety and Rescue Training
• BC Kayak and Canoe Training
• SUP Training
• MCA Elementary First Aid
• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• RYA Safe and Fun
• RYA Marine Short Range Radio

Open Days:

Attend an open day at UKSA's site in Cowes on the Isle of Wight and learn more about the courses on offer, meet their team, see the campus facilities, and get a feel for what life would be like as a future UKSA student. Contact UKSA to book. 

• 25th January 2025
• 15th February 2025

Find out more

Call UKSA's dedicated course advisors on +44(0)1983 203038 or visit https://uksa.org/course/professional-training/watersports/watersport-instructor-training/