Coaches & Trainers

Find a First Aid Instructor, Powerboat, Inland Waterways or Windsurf Trainer, or a Dinghy Coach/Assessor here.

Funding for coaches

Northamptonshire

Coaches in Northamptonshire can apply for funding from the Northamptonshire Sport Coach Scholarship Scheme.

Warwickshire

If you are coaching in Warwickshire, try the Coach Bursary Scheme from CSW Sport. Contact Jon Sweet to support applications with a reference if required.

Derbyshire

There is alaso a Coach Bursary scheme running in Derbyshire, to cover up to 50% of the course costs.

Please ensure you apply before the relevant deadlines.

Wavelength

If you run an RYA training centre or are an RYA instructor, coach, trainer or examiner in any of the RYA training schemes, you should receive Wavelength each Spring through the post, and twice a year via email.

Courses & Coaching

Start windsurf instructor

July 25th-29th; cost £295 per person; bookings through Rutland Watersports, 01780 460154

Coastal Dinghy Senior Instructor Endorsement

Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 June, Witham SC. Contact Gareth Brookes 07876 330136

Multihull instructor endorsement

30/31 July at Carsington Sports and Leisure, £185. As this is an endorsement candidates must already be a DI and be able to sail a multihull to pre-entry standard (not including rudderless!) For details or to book contact enquiries@carsingtonwater.com or call 01629 540478.

Dinghy Instructor Pre Entry Assessment

Saturday 9th July 9.30 – 4.30. Cost is £50

Contact Ben Lulham, Rutland Sailing School Manager, 01780 721 999

Dinghy SI course prep day

Saturday 24 September, Onboard Surf & Sail, Draycote, Onboard Surf & Sail, Draycote. Contact Gareth Brookes 07876 330136

Dinghy SI course

Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 October, Draycote, Onboard Surf & Sail, Draycote. Contact Gareth Brookes 07876 330136

Dinghy SI Course

Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 October, Bartley SC. Contact Gareth Brookes 07876 330136

Other training

The region's active Coaches, Trainers and Instructors are listed here. They will be happy to arrange training or advise you.
Also see the West Midlands region Coaching website which includes details of coaching and instructor courses.
Many clubs and associations run courses, though often just for their own members. However the following may be useful:

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These and other courses may also be found through the RYA Training website.