RYA START WINDSURFING OVERVIEW:
If you want to start windsurfing, then the RYA Start Windsurfing Course is for you.
START WINDSURFING COURSE AIMS:
The RYA Start Windsurfing course is designed to introduce the sport of sailing and impart the fundamental knowledge required to get afloat under supervision.
START WINDSURFING COURSE DURATION:
For individuals we offer four variations of the RYA Dinghy Start Sailing Level 1 Course:
- Two consecutive days (0915 to 1615)
- Four consecutive mornings in the summer (0915 to 1215)
- Four consecutive afternoons in the summer (1345 to 1645)
- Four mid-week summer evenings, i.e. once a week (1800 to 2100)
For groups and colleges we can bespoke the timings as required
PRE REQUISITES:
This is a beginner level course for which there are no pre-requisites other than minimum age 16. Younger sailors can book the Youth Windsurfing Stage 1 Course.
COURSE CONTENT:
Your instructor will guide you through the basic fundamentals needed to confidently windsurf to a desired point
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 2 days of instruction
- Use of our boards and rigs
- Loan of a buoyancy aid
- RYA Start Windsurfing Certificate
- Tea and Coffee
- Free parking at our centre
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- Wetsuit (available for £5 a day to hire from us)
- Footwear/wetsuit boots
- Lunch
WHY CHOOSE SWAC FOR THIS COURSE?:
We offer this course in various formats (weekend, mid week or evenings) designed to suit you. Our varied fleet ensure we will have the correct size rig for you. The centres is based on the River Itchen, a sheltered river with easy access to the Solent. This makes it unlikely that we have to cancel due to heavy weather. We are the only centre in Southampton that offers this course regularly throughout the year.