Activity overview
This intensive course runs over two days and combines the RYA Wingsurf Instructor and RYA Wingfoil Instructor qualifications. You will learn how to safely and effectively instruct students, delivering sessions from beginner to advanced levels across the RYA Winging Scheme. Practical training covers both on-water teaching techniques and shore-based coaching skills to ensure your students get the best learning experience.
If you are not already an RYA instructor in another discipline, please notify your local centre in advance, as an additional day of moderation may be required. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence and skills to guide others in wingsurfing and wingfoiling safely and effectively.
What to expect
- Delivery of RYA Wingsurfing and Wingfoil sessions
- Teaching techniques afloat and ashore
- Safety and risk management for winging sessions
- Student assessment and progression within the RYA Winging Scheme
- Effective communication and coaching strategies
Prerequisites & course minimum requirements
Participants must have completed RYA Powerboat Level 2, RYA First Aid, and RYA Safe and Fun. They must also hold an RYA Wingsurfing Scheme qualification at Improve Your Wingsurfing level or above. This ensures candidates have the foundational skills needed to safely and confidently instruct others in wingsurfing and wingfoiling.
RYA Improve Your Wingsurfing
This is the second course in the RYA Wingsurfing scheme. Build your confidence and enhance your wingsurfing skills. Students will learn to progress and hold ground upwind. You will also improve tacking and gybing transitions.
Key information
Timings
9:30am - 4:30pm
with a break for lunch around midday
What's included
If you need them, we provide a buoyancy aid, wetsuit, helmet and waterproof layers.
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
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 Wing Instructor (Wingsurf and Wingfoil), the following activities could be your next step:
Adults (16+)
Wing Club
Develop your winging skills in a supportive weekly club, with coaching tips and safety cover included.
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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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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