RYA START WINDSURF RACING 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 WINDSURF RACING 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 (0915-1215)
- 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:
No prior racing knowledge is required.
- Suitable for adults and youth sailors. Minimum age 12
- One of
- RYA Start Windsurfing or
- RYA Youth Windsurfing Stage 2
- Equivalent Ability
COURSE CONTENT:
- Building general racing knowledge
- Racing information (courses, rules, starting, tactics and strategy)
- Pre-race preparation (equipment, health and fitness)
- Racing techniques (starting, developing speed, turning and tactic strategy)
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 2 days of instruction
- Use of our boards and rigs
- Loan of a buoyancy aid
- RYA Start Windsurf Rcacing 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