Wingsurfing instructors

COVID-19: If local restrictions allow, all RYA Wingsurfing Scheme Instructor training can return to usual delivery including all endorsements at the normal ratio of 1:6.

This section is for people wanting to teach the RYA Wingsurfing Scheme.

Assistant Instructor

Required certificates	RYA Wingsurfing Scheme Improve your Wingsurfing or above certificate Health declaration form or medical questionnaire
Experience	Competent wingsurfer or wingfoiler
Pre-entry assessment	Candidates must have the recommendation of their centre's Principal
Training course	Courses are conducted by the Principal or Chief Instructor of the training centre. The course may be approximately 20 hours covering RYA teaching for beginners. Candidates will be assessed on their teaching ability with beginners. The AI's training is limited to assisting qualified instructors and does not include first aid or powerboat handling.
Qualified to teach	On completion of this course you will be able to: assist instructors in teaching wingsurfing up to the standard of the Improve Your Wingsurfing Course. Work under the supervision of an RYA senior instructor (SI) AIs must never be allowed to work without direct supervision.
Validity	This is a centre-specific certificate, awarded by the training centre and valid for five years.

Wingsurfing Instructor

Minimum age	16
Required certificates	RYA Wingsurfing Scheme, Improve your Wingsurfing or above. First aid certificate RYA Powerboat Level 2 RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work Health declaration form or medical questionnaire
Experience	Competent wingsurfer or wingfoiler
Training course	Two day course
Qualified to teach	Able to teach: Learn to Wingsurf Improve Your Wingsurfing
Validity	Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained.
RYA membership	Required

Wingfoiling Instructor

Minimum age	16
Required certificates	RYA Wingsurfing Instructor (or attendance on the four day course covering Wingsurfing and foiling) Personal level to the competency of RYA Wingsurfing Sustained Flights Certificate First aid certificate RYA Powerboat Level 2 RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work Health declaration form or medical questionnaire
Experience	Personal wing ability to RYA Wingsurfing Sustained Flights
Pre-entry assessment	RYA Wingsurfing Instructor or attendance on the four-day course, with personal foiling experience to the level of RYA Wingfoiling Sustained Flights
Training course	Two to four day course. You will be assessed continuously throughout the course. 2021 course dates TBC
Qualified to teach	RYA Wingfoiling First Flights or higher (Personal foiling level dependent)
Validity	Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained.
RYA membership	Required

Progressing through the coaching scheme

Teaching within the RYA WINGsurfing Scheme is progressive - you can develop your skills and qualifications by taking further courses, working towards Wingfoiling Instructor level or, ultimately, becoming a Trainer. See the Qualifications section of our Training Support Site for further details.