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2025 Dinghy Assistant Instructor

Recommended length
8 hours
Minimum age
12
Maximum age
85

Course Overview
This course aims to teach effective techniques for theory and practical instructing with continuous feedback and support. Participants will learn how to assist accredited Instructors to deliver an Australian Sailing program at accredited Discover Sailing Centres.  

Course Requirements

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Who should do this course? 
This course is for anyone looking to assist instructors to deliver an accredited program at a Discover Sailing Centre. It is designed for those committed to creating safe, fun, and inclusive environments while assisting to teach the fundamental skills of their chosen discipline. 

Course Outcome  
This course aims to develop skills and knowledge in general instructing techniques, fundamental on-water skills, and safety management afloat and work with Instructors to deliver programs. Assistant Instructors must always be under the guidance of an Instructor. 

Pending your success of this course and meeting all instructor accreditation requirements, you will gain Australian Sailing accreditation.  

We recognise that some of our course participants are completing the Duke of Edinburgh's Internationa Award and may be using sailing and/or club membership to complete one or more sections of The Award. The learn more, click here

 

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Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - May 2025
Sat 10 May 2025 09:00 — Sun 11 May 2025 09:00 AEST
Centre
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
Venue
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
WA - Assistant Dinghy Instructor Course - 17 May 2025 - HYC
Sat 17 May 2025 08:30 — 17:00 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Hillarys Yacht Club
NSW/ACT - Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Canberra Yacht Club
Sat 17 May 2025 08:30 — 17:00 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Canberra Yacht Club
QLD - Assistant Instructor Course - Maroochy (May)
Sat 17 May 2025 09:00 — 17:00 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Maroochy Sailing Club
NSW/ACT - Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Sat 31 May 2025 08:30 — 17:00 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
WA - Assistant Dinghy Instructor Course - 31st of May 2025 - RPYC
Sat 31 May 2025 09:00 — 17:00 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Royal Perth Yacht Club
*CANCELLED VIC - Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Colac Yacht Club - DIC_CYC_MAY25
Sat 31 May 2025 09:00 — 17:00 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Colac Yacht Club
NSW/ ACT - Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Sat 14 Jun 2025 08:30 — 17:00 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
NSW/ ACT - Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Woollahra Sailing Club
Sat 28 Jun 2025 08:30 — 17:00 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Woollahra Sailing Club
SA - Assistant Dinghy Instructor ASC
Mon 07 Jul 2025 09:00 — 17:00 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Adelaide Sailing Club
WA - Assistant Dinghy Instructor Course - 13th September 2025 - NYC
Sat 13 Sep 2025 09:00 — 17:00 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Nedlands Yacht Club
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