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Northampton Watersports Centre
Pitsford Water
Brixworth
Northampton
NN6 9DG   

Tel: 01604 880248
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Office opening hours
Monday to Friday
9.00am - 1.00pm

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Instructor Courses 2008

Times - 0930 – 1700

RYA First Aid Course 1 day £65

The RYA First Aid Course includes resuscitation techniques, hypothermia and drowning. This qualification (or similar) is required for prospective sailing and windsurfing instructors. You will receive a current First Aid manual on the day.

FA1 – 12 April

FA2 – 6 September



Pre-Entry Assessment 1 day £65

This is a practical sailing test for experienced, competent sailors wishing to attend an RYA Dinghy Instructors Course. The assessment covers sailing a dinghy in moderate wind conditions and dealing with ‘emergency situations’. The required ability is stated in the RYA G14/05 booklet, pages 47-49.

PE1 – Sat 9 February

PE2 – Sat 11 October

PE3 - Thur 30 October

PE4 - Thur 6 November


RYA Dinghy Instructor Course 6 days £275

This is an intensive course that teaches students how to deliver the RYA Level 1 and 2 courses, using double-handed or single-handed boats. Course pre-requisites - Pre Entry sailing assessment, First Aid qualification, Powerboat Level 2 certificate, minimum age 16.

DI1 Fri-Sun 14-16 & 28-30 March

DI2 Mon-Sat 14-19 April

DI3 Sun-Fri 26-31 October

 

RYA Level 1 Windsurfing Instructor Course 5 days £275

This intensive course covers the skills needed to instruct and coach windsurfing to Level 1 standard. Course pre-requisites – Level 3 or Intermediate Certificate, First Aid qualification, Powerboat Level 2 certificate, minimum age 16.

Dates TBA