Background
From time to time we run Dinghy Instructor courses at Aquatrek - based on demand from yourselves and our own requirements. A Dinghy Instructor (DI) runs Taste of Sailing, Start Sailing, Basic Skills and Improving Skills courses.
Pre-requisites
- Min 17 years of age
- Recommendation form Club Officer or Centre Principal
- Pre-entry Assessment completed within 12 months (see below for details)
- Valid Emergency Care (or equivalent) First Aid certificate
- VHF Short Range Certificate (incl. DSC)
- ISA National Powerboat Certificate (Lev 2)
*Cert endorsed for both Tiller & Console controls
*Minimum of 20 hours logged following certification
Duration
5 days (or 3 days for ISA instructors converting from other disciplines)
From time to time we run Dinghy Instructor courses at Aquatrek - based on demand from yourselves and our own requirements. A Dinghy Instructor (DI) runs Taste of Sailing, Start Sailing, Basic Skills and Improving Skills courses.
Pre-requisites
- Min 17 years of age
- Recommendation form Club Officer or Centre Principal
- Pre-entry Assessment completed within 12 months (see below for details)
- Valid Emergency Care (or equivalent) First Aid certificate
- VHF Short Range Certificate (incl. DSC)
- ISA National Powerboat Certificate (Lev 2)
*Cert endorsed for both Tiller & Console controls
*Minimum of 20 hours logged following certification
Duration
5 days (or 3 days for ISA instructors converting from other disciplines)
Joining Information
When:
Pre entry Assessment was in August
Dinghy Instructor
Easter 2012
What to Bring:
Your Kit
We provide PFDs / Lifejackets.
Boats Used:
RS Fevas
RS Vision
Age:
Must be 17 for your instructors course but can take the pre-entry assessment leading up to this as required.
Price:
Pre Entry incl Prep €420
Dinghy Instructor €490
Booking:
You might need to Contact Us before booking to discuss options / dates etc
When:
Pre entry Assessment was in August
Dinghy Instructor
Easter 2012
What to Bring:
Your Kit
We provide PFDs / Lifejackets.
Boats Used:
RS Fevas
RS Vision
Age:
Must be 17 for your instructors course but can take the pre-entry assessment leading up to this as required.
Price:
Pre Entry incl Prep €420
Dinghy Instructor €490
Booking:
You might need to Contact Us before booking to discuss options / dates etc
Dinghy Instructor
Professional but Friendly Training and Activities
00 353 (0)24 90542 (0)86 8593482 (0)86 8050726
Pre Entry Assessment
We run preparation courses and assessments for groups and to meet our own needs - watch us on facebook for details.
The assessment comprises both a Theory and Practical sailing skills assessment.
Theory assessment may be written or by oral interview and covers Sail & Mast Controls, Compass & Errors, Chart Symbols, Tides - heights, streams, Rule of 12ths and curves, Collision Regulations (IRPCS), Weather and Ropework.
The practical assessment requires you to confidently sail, using all equipment onboard, with regard to the 5 Es at all times and in a minimum of 11 knots of wind, 7 of the 11 following tasks...
Sail around a Triangular Course, Do same but without a rudder, Sail Tight Circles around a stationary object, Sail a Follow my leader course, MOB Recovery, Lee Shore - Land & Depart, Anchoring, Mooring, Coming alongside a moored boat, Capsize Recovery, Reefing.
We run preparation courses and assessments for groups and to meet our own needs - watch us on facebook for details.
The assessment comprises both a Theory and Practical sailing skills assessment.
Theory assessment may be written or by oral interview and covers Sail & Mast Controls, Compass & Errors, Chart Symbols, Tides - heights, streams, Rule of 12ths and curves, Collision Regulations (IRPCS), Weather and Ropework.
The practical assessment requires you to confidently sail, using all equipment onboard, with regard to the 5 Es at all times and in a minimum of 11 knots of wind, 7 of the 11 following tasks...
Sail around a Triangular Course, Do same but without a rudder, Sail Tight Circles around a stationary object, Sail a Follow my leader course, MOB Recovery, Lee Shore - Land & Depart, Anchoring, Mooring, Coming alongside a moored boat, Capsize Recovery, Reefing.
| Taste of Sailing |
| Start Sailing (Level 1) |
| Basic Skills (Level 2) |
| Zero to Hero (Lev 2) |
| Improving Skills (Lev 3) |
| Kites & Wires 1 (Lev 4) |
| Dinghy Instructor |
Once payment is complete you will be directed to submit a booking form