Instructor Courses at Oxford Sail Training Trust
Whether you’re starting your teaching journey or advancing to senior-level certification, our instructor training programmes provide the knowledge, confidence and recognition you need. Delivered at Farmoor Reservoir by experienced trainers, each course follows RYA guidance and prepares you for real-world teaching in a range of disciplines.
Dinghy Instructor Courses
Assistant Instructor
Gain an introduction to teaching under the guidance of a qualified instructor. This course is ideal for those starting their instructor journey.
Dinghy Instructor Pre-Entry Assessment
Assess your sailing skills before attending the full instructor course. Required for entry onto the Dinghy Instructor programme.
Dinghy Instructor
Qualify to teach beginner and intermediate dinghy sailing. This comprehensive course includes theory, safety, and on-water coaching.
Dinghy Race & Spinnaker Instructor
Develop the ability to teach racing and spinnaker sailing. Focused on advanced sail handling and coaching techniques.
Multi-Hull Instructor
Designed for experienced sailors wishing to teach on catamarans. Emphasises control, safety, and capsize recovery.
Dinghy Senior Instructor
Prepare for leadership roles in training centres. This course develops management skills and supervision of instructional teams.
Wing Instructor Courses
Wingsurf Instructor
Learn to safely teach beginner wing skills on flat water. This RYA course focuses on safety, instruction and hands-on coaching.
Wingfoil Instructor
Advanced instruction techniques tailored for those teaching foiling. Focuses on progression, risk management and performance coaching.
Windsurf Instructor Courses
Windsurf Instructor
Gain your RYA Windsurf Instructor qualification and learn to teach beginners with confidence. This course focuses on safety, session structure, and coaching skills.
Paddle Instructor Courses
Foundation Safety & Rescue Training
An essential safety course covering water-based rescues, group supervision, and dealing with common incidents.
Paddlesport Instructor
Get qualified to teach paddling basics in kayaks, canoes or SUPs. This course focuses on safe group delivery and foundational coaching.
Powerboat Instructor Course
Powerboat Instructor
Train to deliver RYA Powerboat Level 1 and 2 courses. Covers instructional techniques, boat handling, and safety procedures.
Safeguarding Certification
RYA Safe and Fun Course
Complete this mandatory safeguarding course online. It covers how to protect and support young or vulnerable people in a watersports setting.
FAQs for Instructor Courses
You’ll need to meet the prerequisites for your chosen discipline, such as minimum RYA course levels, logged experience, or holding an RYA First Aid certificate. Some courses also require a pre-entry assessment.
Yes. Some instructor courses, such as Assistant Instructor and Paddlesport Instructor, are open to those aged 14 and over. Senior-level and advanced instructor courses may have higher age or experience requirements.
No. All essential equipment, including boats and boards, is provided. You’ll just need to bring suitable clothing and personal items for the conditions. A full kit list will be provided before your course begins.
