Windsurfing
UKSA has always been passionate about teaching this dynamic sport. With our top-quality beginners' kit and inspirational instructors employing latest coaching techniques, you'll be surprised at how quickly your skills develop.
Programme's can range from two to seven days to suit your group's needs. Obviously, the longer the programme, the higher up the certification ladder you can reach. For most groups RYA Start Windsurfing can be achieved in a minimum of two days and further progression can be achieved by adding more time. Five days, for instance, is ideal for inspiring young people.
technique
RYA Start Windsurfing Syllabus:
- Mastering basic techniques
- Rigging your board and sail
- Reading weather conditions
- Sailing across the wind
- Turning
- Self-rescue techniques
Progression for experienced windsurfers
If group members have existing windsurfing experience our instructors will work with them to develop their skills through shore-based simulation and coaching, as well as on the water practical sessions.
Student's progress during the programme will be assessed and rewarded with the appropriate nationally recognised certificates.
Sample 5-day programme
| Day 1 (Half Day) | Safety brief and introduction to personal safety equipment Introduction to the board and board familiarisation games Rigging the sail and connecting the sail to the board Controlling power, steering and 180? turns |
| Day 2 | Re-cap of first day's activities Improving steering and turns Self rescue techniques |
| Day 3 | Sailing across the wind and returning to the same spot Introduction to sailing upwind and tacking |
| Day 4 | Introduction to downwind sailing and gybing Beach starts |
| Day 5 | RYA assessment Informal racing regatta and games Certification ceremony - Increasing speed - Harness work - Beach starts - Where to continue your windsurfing |
| Theory | These sessions can be included during the day or as part of the evening entertainment programme: On water safety Weather basics Tides Sailing theory |
