Description

The Basic Traineeship is designed to allow maximum time for personal skills development on the water. It is suitable for beginners and early intermediates who are happy to accept a steep learning curve.

See also our Dinghy Sailing Instructor Pro Traineeship which matches the Basic course and follows it with four weeks of post-qualification professional development. We also offer dinghy training combined with windsurfing in Dinghy Sailing/Windsurf Basic and Pro Traineeships.

The first two weeks provide intensive foundation training. We teach you how to sail effectively, and we provide essential courses in first aid and rescue boat driving.

The middle two weeks are the core of the skill-building programme. You sail under the guidance of expert coaches who guarantee to improve your performance on the water. You are working towards passing the RYA's 'pre-entry' assessment, a test of your sailing skills.

The final two weeks are devoted to instructor training and assessment, focusing on the coaching skills needed to train beginners and improvers in single and two-handed sailing dinghies. You will develop an imaginative approach to teaching safe and efficient sailing, as well as the theory that underlies it. We make sure you have time to learn and practise the necessary teaching techniques before being examined.

To gain the instructor qualification you need to demonstrate good communication skills, an understanding of the training scheme, in-depth theory knowledge, group management ability, safety awareness and an effective coaching style.

The course is based at at Club Vass and Wildwind, twin high-performance centres at Vassiliki, Lefkas, Greece. Don't miss the opportunity to race high performance Hobies, Lasers and RS dinghies at Wildwind.

Budget accommodation is at our own Fish House, simple tourist rooms in the village. Superior accommodation is at Andromeda, between the village and Club Vass. For more information on the training location, dinghy fleet and accommodation, use our Destinations link.

If you travel with Flying Fish, you fly on Sunday from London or Manchester to Preveza in Greece.

Highlights

After the program, you can be qualified as:
- RYA First Aid
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA Dinghy Start Sailing Level 1
- RYA Dinghy Basic Skills Level 2
- RYA Dinghy Seamanship Skills
- RYA Dinghy Sailing with Spinnakers
- RYA Dinghy Start Racing
- RYA Dinghy Performance Sailing
- RYA Dinghy Instructor
- Flying Fish Recruitment Service

Travel Types

• Racing
• Sailing
• Sports

Intern Types

• Sports

Languages

• English

Subject Areas

• Sports

Cost in US$:

6,000

Program Fees Include:

Shared, self-catering Budget accommodation in Vassiliki, equipment, tuition, publications and exam fees.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Flying Fish's Mission Statement

Welcome to the world of Flying Fish: professional training and international adventure on the sea and the snow. Trainee professionals join Flying Fish for vocational qualifications and access to our worldwide recruitment service in yachting, watersports and winter sports. Gap year students enrol with us for challenge, team spirit and work experience in faraway places. Career-breakers enjoy time out from work and personal development as Yachtmasters and action sports instructors. Experienced instructors, yacht skippers and crew come to Flying Fish for professional development, commercial upgrades and some of the world's greatest yacht racing events. Everyone is welcome at Flying Fish. We have an exciting selection of short recreational courses, our Sea and Snow Holidays, at all our training centres. We also run yacht charter fleets in two of the world's favourite sailing locations: Sydney and Cowes. We guarantee you fun and excitement.

Year Founded

1993