June 2022 Level One Instructor Course

Raising the quality of sailing instruction across the country. For instructors who teach at sailing centers, recreation programs and yacht clubs

WHY...

1.  Prepares you to teach sailing at your facility or at sailing centers across the country.

2.  US Sailing Certifications optimizes your club’s sail training program.

3.  Synchronizes your experience with a proven sail training course.

4.  An accomplishment for yourself that can last a lifetime

Who...
New instructors and club training supporters, 16 years of age and older, eager to learn innovative teaching techniques, on the water drills, rainy day activities, risk management, and sailing class organization.

When and Where...

TBD

What...

An intense four day, 40 hours course on how to teach sailing to beginners.

It Includes sports psychology, lesson planning, and on the water teaching techniques. 

Course has applications to all levels of sailing training.

How...

US SAILING Membership (required)

First Aid, CPR and AED Certification required.

Applicants should be proficient in sailing small boats and have good motorboat handling skills.  Pre completion of the online NASBLA Motorboat safety course is required.

Instructor Trainer To be determined.

For details on registering – contact Mary Jean Annexstad, DesMoines Coordinator (515) 277-9724, sismary98@aol.com