TEACH SAILING
ON THE HIGHEST LEVEL

Course Program

This 5-day professional instructor training is the essential step for experienced skippers who want to move into teaching and deliver RYA courses at a recognised RYA Training Centre. 

The Cruising Instructor qualification is the entry level for RYA instructors within the cruising scheme. If you compleate the course successfully, you are allowed to teach practical RYA courses up to Dayskipper level.

The course focuses not only on what you teach – but how you teach it. You will develop strong instructional techniques, structured session planning skills, and the confidence to run practical sailing courses professionally and safely. 

You will actively teach sessions onboard and receive detailed feedback from the RYA Trainer. 

Throughout the course you will work intensively on: 

• Teaching methods and instructional techniques afloat 
• Structuring and delivering practical sailing sessions 
• RYA teaching standards and methodology 
• Student management and safety awareness 
• Effective communication and demonstration skills 
• Giving and receiving constructive feedback 
• Course organisation and professional responsibilities 

This course is designed for: 

Experienced Yachtmasters who want to start teaching RYA courses & Professional Yachtmaster skippers seeking to expand their teaching skills.

The Cruising Instructor qualification is mandatory if you wish to teach RYA Competent Crew and RYA Day Skipper practical courses. 

Code of Conduct
IN2THEBLUE is committed to create an open, respectful and joyful learning environment, integrating everybody into the team.

All RYA courses are conducted in english language
in cooperation with our partner:

What’s Included

• 5-day RYA Cruising Instructor training 
• Crews of up to 5 people
• RYA-approved Trainer
• RYA-approved Training yacht
• Structured feedback and mentoring 
• Trainers covered by liability insurance
• Access to the Skipper360 learning platform
• Onboard accommodation

pre-requisits

• Minimum age: 18 years old
• RYA Yachtmaster
• Commercial Endorsement 
• Active RYA membership
• Strong practical sailing experience 
• Good command of English 

You must bring

• A copy of the RYA Instructor’s Handbook
•  All original sailing certificates and qualification documents 
• Your RYA membership card 

RYA CRUISING INSTRUCTOR COURSE

€ 1.350,-

Included:
Training fee, Boat charter, Accommodation on board (incl. bed linen), Access to the learning platform Skipper360

Not included:
Personal gear and equipment, Food and drinks, Tourist tax and base fee for diesel & cleaning (€70) exam fees directly to RYA, theory course