Intermediate windsurfing instructor training 

RYA Intermediate windsurfing instructors are qualified to teach the Intermediate course and Youth Windsurfing Scheme under the supervision of a senior instructor.

The Intermediate course and instructor training is assessed in two competencies, non-planing and planing, and is the first instructor course to incorporate the new Fastfwd coaching tool.

Eligibility for Intermediate non-planing instructors

• Minimum age 16
• Start windsurfing instructor
• Intermediate certificate plus beach starting and non-planing carve gybe clinics
• RYA Powerboat level 2 certificate
• Valid first aid certificate*
• Evidence of 50 hours logged as a Start windsurfing instructor

Eligibility for Intermediate planing instructors

• Minimum age 16
• Start windsurfing/Intermediate non-planing instructor
• Advanced certificate with waterstart and carve gybe clinics
• RYA Powerboat level 2 certificate
• Valid first aid certificate
• Evidence of 50 hours logged as a Start windsurfing or Intermediate non-planing instructor

Publications

Intermediate Instructor coaching notes, W33 instructor handbook, W4 instructor logbook and G51 Intermediate Windsurfing Handbook.

Course duration

The courses will be run over five days.

Conversion of Level 2 instructors and above

Those holding the Level 2 instructor qualification prior to the scheme review have been transferred to Intermediate planing/non-planing instructors, but must complete a conversion course before their next revalidation is due. Conversion courses will be one day regional events. Further details are available from your Regional Development or Liaison Officer. These courses will cease to be run from Spring 2009. Beyond this date, Level 2 and above instructors will need to revalidate independently.

* All candidates are required to hold a first aid certificate.  Acceptable certificates include the RYA’s First Aid Certificate, First Aid at Work, First Aid at Sea, or any other certificate issued on completion of a course which is a minimum of one day’s duration, recognised by the Health and Safety Executive and includes the treatment of hypothermia, cold shock and drowning.

*Please note that if you wish to attend a tidal instructor training course, the Powerboat Level 2 should be completed at a coastal location.