Adults aged 17 plus.

This course is for experienced personal watercraft (PWC/jet ski) riders who want to take the next step and become qualified instructors. It’s perfect if you’re looking to work:

• As an RYA-accredited instructor at a training centre
• In a PW hire centre
• Onboard superyachts teaching guests and crew

To take part you should already be confident riding PWCs and ready to develop your teaching and safety skills.

About Course

Personal Watercraft (PW), commonly known as jet skis, offer a dynamic, versatile and exhilarating way to operate on the water. At Brighton Boating, we use the latest Sea-Doo models, chosen for their speed, rapid acceleration and excellent manoeuvrability, providing an ideal platform for instructor training.

The RYA Personal Watercraft Instructor Course is designed for experienced PW riders who wish to teach professionally. It is ideal for those working on superyachts, in PW hire centres, or at RYA training centres delivering the PW Proficiency course.

The course runs over three days, with the final day including an independent RYA moderation. Throughout the programme there is extensive focus on teaching techniques, group control, session management and safety, alongside refining your on-water skills.

On successful completion, you will be qualified to teach the RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency course. If working on superyachts, you will also be able to issue PW safety certificates to guests wishing to operate personal watercraft onboard.

Course Content

Over the duration of the course you will learn to:

• Apply effective teaching and coaching methods
• Plan and deliver lesson content safely and clearly
• Conduct practical demonstrations of riding skills
• Deliver presentations and manage group learning
• Teach high- and low-speed riding techniques
• Communicate essential safety information
• Teach collision avoidance and orientation at sea
• Develop confidence in group control and supervision

The course includes a mix of on-water practice and instructional techniques to get you ready to lead official RYA PWC training.

Course Objectives

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Teach the RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency course
• Deliver the Introduction to PW Safety course for superyacht guests
• Provide safe, engaging instruction and group leadership
• Confidently present and demonstrate riding techniques
• Apply risk-aware decision making in both teaching and on-water scenarios
• Build strong communication skills with learners of different abilities

This certification also supports a professional pathway into teaching water sports or working as crew in maritime environments where PW skills are required.

Pre requirements

To join this course, you must meet the following requirements:

• RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency Certificate (or equivalent)
• 1 year experience riding personal watercraft
• Valid RYA Small Craft First Aid Certificate
• RYA Membership (required for instructor qualifications)

These ensure you have the practical experience and baseline safety skills needed to instruct others effectively.

Duration

This course is run over 3 days.

Location

Brighton Marina, BN2 5UP

Booking

Book online from the dates on this page or call 01273 42 48 42 option 1 or email us.

If you cannot find a suitable dates please contact us.