How Do You Become A Sailing Instructor?
Here’s your chance to turn your hobby into your occupation. Step 1 Get at least three years of sailing experience. Step 2 Break down the elements of sailing. Step 3 Use a sailing instruction manual to organize your presentation of the material. Step 4 Experiment by teaching friends and family. Step 5 Evaluate your effectiveness by observing your students’ progress. Step 6 Enroll in an instructor clinic. Several organizations offer instructor certification; the American Sailing Association is the most popular (american-sailing.com). Step 7 Start teaching wherever opportunities present themselves. You may find it necessary to volunteer at first. Credentials plus experience equal employability.
