Cruising Instructor course

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Anyone done the cruising instructor course?
What did you think of it, easy, difficult???
Who did you do it with?
What parts of it were challenging
How much was related to improving your training skills and awareness of the sylabus, how much was assessing your skills and ability??

Any feedback would be appreiated


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There isn't a cruising instructor course. "Cruising Instructor" is a rating given by the Principal of a Sailing School to a Yachtmaster with whom he has sailed, to say that in his opinion the YM is able to run Competent Crew or Day Skipper courses; the rating then has to be approved by the RYA. Some schools may run courses, but they are not official RYA courses, and there is no standard format or syllabus.

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Hi Slipknot

Yes, I was assessed as a cruising instructor. I did it with Southern Sailing. An excellent 5 days - really good fun. Aside from the obvious concern they might have at first - that you don't know what you're doing, they assume that as a YM(comm) you do and concentrate more on your skills as a skipper - people skills, communication etc.

In some ways it was very similar to YM.

I now use the qualification to teach.

If I can be of further assistance, then PM me.

Magic

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Correct

It's more of an assessment but there is some teaching going on as well.

Magic

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So does that mean you're a crap YM teacher? Cos I was under the impression that Coastal Skippers with commercial endorsement were allowed to teach and award competent crew and dayskippers?

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The rules changed, this is from the RYA Instuctors courses leaflet.

Valid for Instructors teaching Competent Crew/Helmsmans and Day skipper practical courses. This qualification will be mandatory for instructor teaching at RYA sea schools from February 1st 2002.

Eligibility

64 years maximum age limit Medical Fitness Examination

YM Offshore Certificate of Competence Basic Sea Survival Certificate

VHF (Restricted) Operators Licence First Aid Certificate

Validity

The qualification is valid for five years. After 5 years the RYA Cruising Instructor must either be re-tested, or preferably take a Yachtmaster Instructor Qualifying Course.

If the candidate is a member of the RYA, the issue of the Instructor qualification is free. Alternatively there is a charge to non-members of £33 for the endorsement, a cheque for which, (payable to RYA), should be collected from the candidate and sent to RYA HQ with the record card and Yachtmaster certificate.

Assessment

The assessment must be carried out by the nominated Principal or Chief Instructor of an RYA recognised sea school. The assessment should last eight hours for one candidate or twelve for two.

No more than two candidates may be examined in one day. Candidates will be assessed on their general suitability for instruction as well as specific skills, courses leading to the assessment can be any length to reach the required level of competence. Training should follow the guidelines for instructors included in G27, Cruising Instructors Handbook.

Syllabus – Instructional Technique

Can:
· Set up tasks and teaching sessions appropriate to individual students.
· Brief clearly to all the crew or individuals.
· Ensure tasks are undertaken correctly and safely.
· Debrief and provide plan for improvement.
· Give convincing practical demonstrations of any part of the Competent Crew or Helmsman course 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 Standard; alongside; skippering ability including comprehensive knowledge of the yacht and its equipment.

Explain clearly any part of the Competent Crew or Helmsman and Day Skipper Shorebased courses.

Knowledge

RYA Competent Crew or Helmsman and Day Skipper Shorebased and Practical courses. Understands:

· RYA Scheme
· Levels of competence required for award of certificates
· Duty of care
· Environmental protection issues
· Policies and procedures specific to the school

Safety

Has a personal standard and style of skippering which engenders confidence in beginners. Can give a comprehensive safety briefing using the school’s instructions.

Understands:

· School’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. Understands:

· How to gain feedback and deal with difficult customers and complaints
· The need for high personal standards


COMMERCIAL ENDORSEMENT

Application for endorsement of a Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore or Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate: ‘valid for commercial use on vessels subject to codes of practice issued by the Department of Transport Marine Safety Agency or Maritime and Coastguard Agency’.

This endorsement is required by all practical instructors teaching at commercial sailing or motor cruising schools.

In order to have a certificate endorsed, applicants must forward:

· The original certificate.
· A certificate of completion of a Basic Sea Survival Course.
· A Medical Fitness Certificate.

A list of the DoT approved centres offering Basic Sea Survival courses is available from the RYA.

A Medical Report on an Applicant of a Boatmaster’s Licence is acceptable, which may be completed by the applicant’s GP, this form is available from the RYA, also HSE and DoT Medical Reports are also acceptable.


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I hope not!

As far as I'm aware, in order to teach practical sailing to Day Skipper/Comp Crew level you need to be qualified to YM(comm) and assessed as mentioned above.

Magic

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There's no defined age limit once you're qualified, provided that you can pass the medical and still do the job. I've just got mine renewed at 72.

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