RYA Start Windsurfing Course (Adults and Juniors) » RYA Start Windsurfing Day 1 of 2

This event is part of the RYA Start Windsurfing Course (Adults and Juniors) group.
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Course tentatively planned to go ahead, subject to instructor availability and minimum participants. In the event of a cancellation, a full refund will be issued or your booking transferred to the next available course dates.

Course overview

The RYA Start Windsurfing course is an introduction to windsurfing for complete beginners, covering everything you need to know to get afloat under supervision.

Price

Junior Members £85, Junior Non-members £115 (Lunch included)
Adult Members £95, Adult Non-members £125 (Lunch excluded)

Course pre-requisites

None

Course duration

2 days or equivalent number of sessions

Minimum age

10 years
Please contact us if your child is under 10 years and would like to attend this course.

Content

Your instructor will guide you through the basic fundamentals needed to confidently windsurf to a desired point.

Qualification gained on successful completion

Able to sail to a chosen point on the water, tacking and gybing in light winds .
The successful candidate is awarded RYA Start Windsurfing certificate.

Format

Predominantly afloat but with some classroom elements.

Student / instructor ratio

6:1

What's included

• Use of boards, training materials and equipment.
• Course handbook, certificate and syllabus/logbook.

What you should bring

• Depending on the time of year, the Galley may be open for the purchase of breakfast, lunch and hot and cold drinks. If it will not be, you will be advised in advance so that you can bring your own food. Hot water will always be available.
• If you already have a syllabus/logbook, please bring it with you, including any certificates attached inside.
• What should I wear?
  • Buoyancy aid of correct specification e.g. adult 50N (one will be provided if you do not have your own)
  • Correct seasonal wetsuit or drysuit
  • For inclement weather, a waterproof outer spray top or coat and base layers are recommended
  • Appropriate enclosed footwear, i.e. wetsuit boots or trainers that can get wet
  • Appropriate seasonal hat and gloves
  • Swimming costume and towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Change(s) of clothing

Last updated 4:07pm on 25 November 2024