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Dinghy Instructor practical course (2 day)

Recommended length

20 hours

Prerequisite qualifications

Powerboat Handling Certificate

Prerequisite courses

e-learning: ASC Community Coaching Essential Skills e-learning: Dinghy Instructor Endorsement e-learning: Introduction to safety & Risk Management e-learning: SIA Safeguarding Children & Young People in Sport e-learning: Sailing Instructor & Coach General Principles

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

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Who should do this course?
This course is for anyone looking to instruct an accredited program at a Discover Sailing Centre. It is designed for those committed to creating safe, fun, and inclusive environments while teaching 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.

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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VIC - Dinghy Instructor Course - Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron

Sat 19 Sep 2026 09:00 - Sun 20 Sep 2026 17:00 AEST

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Australian Sailing

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Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron

WA - Dinghy Instructor Course KBSC 19th and 20th September 2026

Sat 19 Sep 2026 09:00 - Sun 20 Sep 2026 17:30 AEST

Centre

Australian Sailing

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Koombana Bay Sailing Club

NSW - Dinghy Instructor Course - BYRA

Sat 26 Sep 2026 08:30 - Sun 27 Sep 2026 17:00 AEST

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Australian Sailing

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Bayview Yacht Racing Association

VIC - Dinghy Instructor Course - Port Fairy Yacht Club

Sat 10 Oct 2026 08:00 - Sun 11 Oct 2026 18:00 AEDT

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Australian Sailing

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Port Fairy Yacht Club

WA - Dinghy Instructor Course - 10-11 Oct 2026 @DSC

Sat 10 Oct 2026 08:30 - Sun 11 Oct 2026 17:00 AEDT

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Australian Sailing

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Denmark Sailing Club

WA - Dinghy Instructor Course - 10-11 Oct 2026 - EBYC

Sat 10 Oct 2026 08:30 - Sun 11 Oct 2026 17:00 AEDT

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Australian Sailing

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Esperance Bay Yacht Club

VIC - Dinghy Instructor Course - Royal Brighton Yacht Club

Sat 10 Oct 2026 09:00 - Sun 11 Oct 2026 16:00 AEDT

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Australian Sailing

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Royal Brighton Yacht Club

VIC Dinghy Instructor Course - The Boatshed

Sat 31 Oct 2026 00:00 - Sun 01 Nov 2026 17:00 AEDT

Centre

The Boatshed

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The Boatshed

VIC - Dinghy Instructor Course - Chelsea Yacht Club

Sat 14 Nov 2026 09:00 - Sun 15 Nov 2026 17:00 AEDT

Centre

Australian Sailing

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Chelsea Yacht Club

QLD - Dinghy Instructor Course Nov SBSC

Sat 14 Nov 2026 09:00 - Sun 15 Nov 2026 17:00 AEDT

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Australian Sailing

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South Brisbane Sailing Club

VIC Dinghy Instructor Course - The Boatshed

Sat 05 Dec 2026 09:00 - Sun 06 Dec 2026 17:00 AEDT

Centre

The Boatshed

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The Boatshed

NSW / ACT - Dinghy Instructor Courses - 2026/27

2027

Centre

Australian Sailing

Venue

Australian Sailing (Head Office)

NSW - Dinghy Instructor Course - Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

Sat 30 Jan 2027 08:30 - Sun 31 Jan 2027 17:00 AEDT

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Australian Sailing

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Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

VIC Dinghy Instructor Course - The Boatshed

Sat 06 Mar 2027 09:00 - Sun 07 Mar 2027 17:00 AEDT

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The Boatshed

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The Boatshed

NT - Dinghy Instructor Course (2027)

Sat 17 Apr 2027 08:00 - Sun 18 Apr 2027 16:00 AEST

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Australian Sailing

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Darwin Sailing Club

ACT - Dinghy Instructor Course - Canberra Yacht Club

Sat 17 Apr 2027 08:30 - Sun 18 Apr 2027 17:00 AEST

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Australian Sailing

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Canberra Yacht Club

VIC Dinghy Instructor Course - The Boatshed

Sat 29 May 2027 09:00 - Sun 30 May 2027 17:00 AEST

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The Boatshed

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The Boatshed