Cruising Instructor Syllabus
Instructional Technique
Set up tasks and teaching appropriate to individual students.
Brief clearly to all the crew or individuals.
Ensure tasks are undertaken correctly and safely.
Debrief and provide plan for improvements.
Give convincing practical demonstrations of any part of the
Competent Crew and Day Skipper Practical course, including the
following:
- knots
- sail handling and trim
- man overboard
- mooring
- pilotage by day and night
- IRPCS
- basic meteorology
- navigation to Day Skipper Practical
- skippering
ability including comprehensive knowledge of the yacht and
its equipment
Explain clearly any part of the Competent Crew and Day Skipper
Shore based courses.
Knowledge
RYA Competent Crew and Day Skipper Shore based courses.
RYA Scheme
Levels of competence required for award of certificates
Environmental protection issues
Policies and procedures specific to the centre
Safety
Has a personal standard and style of skippering which engenders
confidence in beginners.
Can give a comprehensive safety briefing
using the centre's instructions.
Centre's safety policy
Accident reporting procedure
Care of yacht
Personal Skills
Has the ability to welcome strangers on board and run a relaxed,
happy ship.
How to gain feedback and deal with difficult customers and
complaints
The need for high personal standards
