RYA Race Coach Level 2 2026

This intensive two-day course looks at different areas of coaching and how to apply coaching skills in a practical series of on-the-water exercises. Each candidate will be expected to run complete sessions including a briefing, on-the-water exercises, and review. The aim of the course is to provide candidates with techniques to safely coach racing to youth and adult sailors.

(Prior to the course there will also be a Zoom meeting which is usually scheduled one evening the week before, and lasts no more than an hour. The date / time of this meeting will be stated in the joining instructions which will be issued about two weeks prior to the course start date).

Pre-course requirements: To become a Race Coach Level 2 you must satisfy the following criteria:

• hold an RYA Level 2 powerboat handling certificate
• have an approved and valid first aid certificate
• be an RYA member
• be a competent club racer
• be a minimum age of 16. Level 2 coaches aged under 18 should be appropriately supervised.

(There is a six-month grace period following the course for sailors to achieve any outstanding elements of the above qualifications if required).