Windsurfing Instructor Fast-Track
Overview
The Windsurf Instructor Fast-Track is an all-inclusive, four-week Instructor programme, designed for confident windsurfers who can already use a harness in strong winds.
About this course
Our four-week Windsurfing Instructor Fast-Track is designed for confident sailors who are at RYA Intermediate level. You will be able to beach start and sail a shortboard upwind using a harness. An Intermediate sailor would be well on the way to perfecting the non-planing carve gybe. If you would like to spend a couple of weeks perfecting these skills, then do consider joining our Windsurfing Instructor Course.
Training in Greece
Our schedule has you training 6 days a week between 10 am and 5 pm. There will be 3 hours of tuition before lunch and then the same in the afternoon rounding up with a debrief at 5 pm. The equipment is available to use after sessions and in your own time. You will have Saturdays off to enjoy Vassiliki and the stunning Island of Lefkada.
Inclusions
- RYA Start Windsurf Instructor Course
- RYA Powerboat Level 2 and rescue training
- RYA First Aid training with scenarios
- RYA Safe and Fun Course
- Full tuition up to advanced level from our highly experienced team
Dates & pricing
| Starts | Ends | Location(s) | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2023 | 09/07/2023 | Vassiliki, Greece | Waitlisted | |
| 23/07/2023 | 20/08/2023 | Vassiliki, Greece | Waitlisted | |
| 27/08/2023 | 24/09/2023 | Vassiliki, Greece | Waitlisted | |
Pre-requisite experience and qualifications
- You need to be 18 years of age or older
- Travel insurance is compulsory for all customers booked onto this course
- You will need to be a confident windsurfer, competent at using a harness in strong winds
- You will need to be able to do a beach start, fast tack and a gybe
- Before the final week of your course, you will need to join the RYA
- The main pre-course requirement is just a desire to be on the water!
Full itinerary
Windsurfing Instructor Fast Track schedule:
Weeks 1 and 2: Instructor Skills Development
- RYA Powerboat Level 2, rescue training and boat setup
- RYA First Aid Training
- Personal windsurf tuition from intermediate to advanced level
- Sailing upwind on short board using harness and the fast tack
- Water start and carve gybe training
- Sail away trips
- High wind blasting
- Optional fitness sessions
Week 3: Instructor Preparation Week
- RYA Safety and Fun Course
- Theory & practical presentations
- Learning styles, feedback and teaching techniques
- Practice presentations, pre-course questionnaires and feedback
- Afternoon high wind coaching
- Close quarters board handling and instructor skills
Week 4: Start Instructor Assessment Week
The Start Windsurfing Instructors course runs Monday – Thursday with moderation on Friday. There are a maximum of 8 student on this course. All students will be given the opportunity to deliver presentations and practical sessions. You will be assessed on your personal sailing skills, presentation techniques and how you give feedback. After this week you will be competent in delivering all components of the RYA teaching syllabus.
Related courses
If you are NOT confident using the harness in strong winds you may want to consider the Windsurfing Instructor Course.