IYSA conducts professional training of instructors.
An instructor is a profession that allows you to do what you love, getting from your work not only pleasure but also income.
Instructor training courses include:
- Theory and psychology of training and working with cadets.
- Study of training and testing methods.
- Developing the instructor’s personal leadership skills.
- Advanced training in sea rescue and first aid.
- Increasing the level of knowledge in meteorology and navigation.
- Improving the skills of control and organization of the safety of the training process.
- Gaining Financial Skills as an Instructor.
Requirements for candidates to take the Instructor Course for Recreational Boat Operators
- The age of the cadet is 18 years.
- IYSA Certified Yachtmaster Offshore or equivalent certification from another certification agency.
- First certified Aid for first aid from any certifying organization.
- 2000 nm sailing as skipper and/or sailing crew member in at least three different waters.
- At least 24 night time watch hours on the sea.
- The cadet must provide confirmation of the absence of medical contraindications for sailing and swimming by filling out a medical questionnaire or providing a medical certificate from a doctor.
Upon successful completion of the Instructor Training Course for Recreational Boat Operators and passing the examination tests, the candidate is awarded the title of Instructor.