Yachting CoursesBecome a world class watersports instructor
Demand for first class watersports instructors is at a record high.
So if you’re looking for the ultimate gap year experience, not going to Uni or looking for a career in professional watersports, then come and talk to our experts. UKSA is a world leader in watersports training; our action packed programmes will train you as a multi-disciplined instructor in:
- Windsurfing
- Dinghy sailing
- Kayaking
With our course, you have the option to complete your windsurfing training in Cowes or Egypt. Whether it’s on home soil or somewhere more exotic, both destinations offer the ideal weather conditions for maximum adrenaline!
Want to know more?
Call us today on 01983 203038
Worldwide career opportunities
UKSA graduates work for some of the world’s leading leisure operators including Mark Warner, Neilson, Sunsail and Club Med, as well as managing watersports activities on superyachts around the world.
Qualification
Successful candidates will complete the course with the following qualifications:
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA SRR Radio Operators License
- RYA First Aid at Sea
Dinghy Sailing
- RYA Start Sailing Level 1
- RYA Basic Skills Level 2
- RYA Sailing with Spinnakers *
- RYA Seamanship Skills
- RYA Day Sailing
- RYA Dinghy Instructor Pre- assessment
- RYA Dinghy Instructor
Windsurf
- RYA Start Windsurfing
- RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (non planing)
- RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (planing) *
- RYA Advanced Windsurfing
- RYA Windsurfing Instructor
Kayak
- BCU Canoe & Kayak 2 Star
- Foundation Safety & Rescue Training
- BCU UK Coaching Certificate Level 1
Notes
RYA = Royal Yachting Association
BCU = British Canoe Union
* = Dependent on ability Instructor
Instructor Development
If you want to enhance your watersports instructor skills further and gain confidence in your teaching abilities, our Watersports Instructor Training Plus programme is for you. Alongside Watersports Instructor training, you will spend 8 weeks developing advanced coaching and instructional techniques from our experienced senior instructors. You will also upgrade your skills by gaining extra instructor qualifications including multi-hull, keelboat and performance sailing endorsements.
Watersports Instructor Internship
Includes the whole Watersports Instructor Training PLUS package but guarantees you with your first season’s work with either UKSA or Neilson. You will complete your first season under the watchful guidance of senior instructors, benefiting from their knowledge and experience and sharpening the skills and knowledge in demand by employers worldwide.
What's included
All food and accommodation in both the UK and Egypt. Expert industry guidance advice and access to our online jobs board is also included.
To find out more about our watersports instructor training programme, call our course advisors today on 01983 203038 or simply fill in the form below and we’ll get back to you.