Dinghy Assistant Instructor

We are pleased to welcome participants to this one-day Dinghy Assistant Instructor course to be conducted from the NCYC clubhouse and at our Sailing Centre at Carrington. 

The Dinghy Senior Instructor will be Andrew Omotosho.

Our Course Administrator is Jacqueline Ellis - sailingdevelopment@ncyc.net.au - 4940 8188 

The registration fee for this course is $130. 

Member Discounts

Current financial NCYC members, or their children, are offered a discount on instructor courses conducted at NCYC - 10% for General Members and 5% for Crew Members.  Please use the applicable discount code when registering (GEN-MEMBER or CREW-MEMBER) and advise your NCYC Member number.

Active Kids Vouchers

As an approved Active Kids provider, we are pleased to offer the option to use an Active Kids voucher.  Please use the discount code ACTIVE-50 when registering to deduct the $50.  Please make sure you include the voucher number as part of the registration process.

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Powerboat Handling Certificate / General Boat Licence

Participants who wish to obtain their Powerboat Handling certificate/General Boat Licence, please express interest to sailingdevelopment@ncyc.net.au 

If sufficient interest, we will conduct a course prior to the Dinghy Assistant Instructor course.

General Course Information

We offer further details and general course information on our website, covering parking, recommended clothing, where to meet etc - please follow this link  CLICK HERE

 

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Course Overview

This course focuses on the skills that an Assistant Instructor will need to assist a qualified Australian Sailing Instructor in delivering dinghy training courses. This qualification is for those who wish to progress in the sport by helping others who are learning.

Course Prerequisites

• Must be 12 years-old

• Water confident

• Comply with relevant State Maritime Licence requirements

Who should do this course?

This course is for anyone wishing to work / help out at an accredited Australian Sailing Discover Sailing Centre or those wishing to go on to become a Dinghy Instructor. It's a great introduction to instructing for teenagers and also others wanting to help out at their Centre, such as parents, volunteers, etc.

Course Outcome

The course aims to provide you with a good foundation in the structure of the Dinghy Program, including an awareness of the fundamental skills, effective communication skills and an introduction to risk management. 

Pending your success, you will gain the Dinghy Assistant Instructor qualification. 

 

We recognise that some of our course participants are completing the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and may be using sailing and/or club membership to complete one or more sections of The Award. To learn more, click here.