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.

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