Dinghy Sailing Instructor course

About this Course

You will be trained and prepared for the role of the Dinghy Instructor - which is to deliver (teach) Start Sailing, Basic Skills and Improving Skills within the ISA Small Boat Sailing Scheme. 

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Dinghy Sailing Instructor course


Duration:5 days


Level:Instructor


Accredited by:Irish Sailing


  • 5 days
  • Sat 24 Aug 2024 | 09:30 - 18:00
  • Sun 25 Aug 2024 | 09:00 - 18:00
  • Mon 26 Aug 2024 | 09:00 - 18:00
  • Tue 27 Aug 2024 | 09:00 - 18:00
  • Wed 28 Aug 2024 | 09:00 - 18:00

Pre requisites

You must have submitted the pre requisite certs as follows: 

Powerboat level 2 cert and min 20 hours driving logged on Check klick account 

1st Aid cert

VHF cert ( not compulsory for the course but essential for working afloat)

Pre entry cert within a year

Dinghy sailing Check klick logbook up to date

Have completed 2 or more of the advanced modules: advanced boat handling, adventure, go racing, adventure.

Age 17 or within 6 months of reaching 17. No outer limit ! 

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Garda vetted

The course is lead by Ireland’s most experienced Instructor Trainer, Eddie English who has trained 100’s of successful sailing instructors.  You learn how to organise a fleet and teach on the water, to make a presentation in the classroom, the importance of understanding your student, how to communicate and much more.