Race Coach Level 2 course - Firbush Outdoor Centre (Loch Tay) Open course

Venue 

Firbush Outdoor Centre, Loch Tay, Ardeonaig, Killin FK21 8SU

Date 

31 August - 01 September 2024 

Time

0900 - 1800

Cost

£160.00

Description

Participants: Open to all RYA members

This intensive two-day course looks at different areas of coaching and how to apply coaching skills in a practical series of on-the-water exercises. Each candidate will be expected to run complete sessions including a briefing, on-the-water exercises, and review. The aim of the course is to provide candidates with techniques to safely coach racing to youth and adult sailors.

Pre-course requirements: To become a Race Coach Level 2 you must satisfy the following criteria:

• hold an RYA Level 2 powerboat handling certificate
• have an approved and valid first aid certificate
• be an RYA member
• be a UK passport holder
• be a competent club racer
• be a minimum age of 16. Level 2 coaches aged under 18 should be appropriately supervised.

(There is a six-month grace period following the course for sailors to achieve any outstanding elements of the above qualifications if required). 

Please click Becoming a Race Coach for more information.