Activity overview
Take the next step in your instructor career with the RYA Intermediate Windsurf Instructor course. Over four days, you will develop the knowledge and teaching skills needed to deliver the RYA FastFwd Formula and support students as they progress into intermediate windsurfing. Training is provided both afloat and ashore, giving you the confidence to deliver high-quality, structured coaching.
Guided by an experienced RYA Windsurf Trainer, you will refine your own personal technique and learn how to teach a range of intermediate-level skills. The course concludes with a moderation on the final day by a second RYA Windsurf Trainer who has not been involved in your training.
What to expect
During the course you will learn how to:
- Deliver the RYA FastFwd Formula to students
- Teach and support beach starting techniques
- Coach non-planing carve gybes
- Introduce and progress harness and footstrap skills
- Teach waterstarting confidently
- Apply effective teaching methods afloat and ashore
- Develop feedback and coaching techniques for intermediate students
By the end of the course, you will be able to teach the RYA Intermediate Windsurfing Course and the RYA Youth Windsurfing Scheme, under the supervision of an RYA Senior Instructor.
Prerequisites & course minimum requirements
Windsurfers aged 16+ must have personal skills to intermediate non-planing or planing standard and have completed their RYA Powerboat Level 2, RYA First Aid, RYA Safe and Fun and the RYA Start Windsurf Instructor Certificate.
RYA Start Windsurf Instructor
An action-packed 5-day course – you will learn and practice effective communication styles and teaching methods. Guided throughout and assessed by RYA trainers, you will be well on your way to becoming an excellent instructor.
Key information
Timings
9:30am - 4:30pm
with a break for lunch around midday
What's included
Wetsuit
Buoyancy Aid
Spray Top and Trousers
Helmet
What you need to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Drinks
- Suncream
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Spare pair of closed-toe shoes to wear in the water
- Lunch and snacks
- Water bottle
- W33 RYA Windsurfing Instructor Manual
Ross Dixon
Chief Instructor
“At ASC Portsmouth, we pride ourselves on our state-of-the-art facilities that cater to all. Our range of activities, from sailing and kayaking to climbing and sustainability workshops, ensures an engaging experience for everyone. As a team, we are committed to creating inclusive programmes that adapt to different learning styles and abilities, ensuring every participant can challenge themselves and grow. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping each individual discover their potential in our unique outdoor classroom.”
Where can this take you?
After completing the RYA Intermediate Windsurf Instructor, the following activities could be your next step:
Adults (16+)
Adult Windsurfing Club
A fun, social weekly club for adults with RYA Start Windsurfing (or equivalent). Practice, progress, and enjoy time on the water.
Adults (16+)
RYA Powerboat Instructor
Turn your passion for powerboating into a teaching career with the RYA Powerboat Instructor course. This 4-day course equips you with the skills and confidence to train the next generation…
Why book with Andrew Simpson Centres?
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Low Instructor-to-Sailor Ratios
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Accessible for All
We offer inclusive courses designed to support individuals with Special Educational Needs (SEN), making sailing accessible to everyone.
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