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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.  

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VIC - Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Sat 19 Sep 2026 09:00 - 17:00 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
WA - Assistant Dinghy Instructor Course KBSC 19th September 2026
Sat 19 Sep 2026 09:00 - 17:30 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Koombana Bay Sailing Club
NSW - Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Sat 26 Sep 2026 08:30 - 17:00 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
WA - Assistant Dinghy Instructor Course - 10 Oct 2026 - EBYC
Sat 10 Oct 2026 08:30 - 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Esperance Bay Yacht Club
WA - Assistant Dinghy Instructor Course - 10-11 Oct 2026 @DSC
Sat 10 Oct 2026 08:30 - 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Denmark Sailing Club
VIC - Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Sat 10 Oct 2026 09:00 - 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
VIC Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - The Boatshed
Sat 31 Oct 2026 09:00 - 17:00 AEDT
Centre
The Boatshed
Venue
The Boatshed
VIC - Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Chelsea Yacht Club
Sat 14 Nov 2026 09:00 - 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Chelsea Yacht Club
QLD - Assistant Instructor Course Nov SBSC
Sat 14 Nov 2026 09:00 - 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
South Brisbane Sailing Club
VIC Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - The Boatshed
Sat 05 Dec 2026 09:00 - 17:00 AEDT
Centre
The Boatshed
Venue
The Boatshed
VIC Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - The Boatshed
Sat 06 Mar 2027 09:00 - 17:00 AEDT
Centre
The Boatshed
Venue
The Boatshed
NT - Assistant Instructor Course (2027)
Sat 17 Apr 2027 08:00 - 16:00 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Darwin Sailing Club
ACT - Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Canberra Yacht Club
Sat 17 Apr 2027 08:30 - 17:00 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Canberra Yacht Club
VIC Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - The Boatshed
Sat 29 May 2027 09:00 - 17:00 AEST
Centre
The Boatshed
Venue
The Boatshed