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RYA Start Windsurfing - 2 days
Key Course Information
Course Duration: 2 days
Running Times: 09.15 - 17.00
Awarded Certificates: RYA Start Windsurfing
Minimum standard: None
Minimum Age: 16 yrs
Learn to windsurf on this practical 2 days course, a course for complete beginners, teaching you the basics of windsurfing using the right equipment.
Over the two days we aim to cover the following;
Introduce you to the fundamentals of windsurfing and by the end of the 2 days you should be able to sail to a chosen point on the water and return to where you started.
Key learning points:
Rig handling, balance, basic stance, sailing across the wind and turning the board.
Our enthusiastic instructors will guide you through the different elements of the Start Windsurfing course, beginning with a session on the land-based simulator before you head out onto the water.
Plas Menai will provide all necessary personal protective clothing including wetsuits, waterproofs, buoyancy aids and helmets.
Please bring with you;
Swimming togs & towel
Footwear for on the water
Sock that cover your ankles
50p for locker
This 2 day course is a perfect introduction to windsurfing. To progress your sailing further we recommend joining your local windsurfing club to help consolidate what you have learnt and then consider our RYA Intermediate Windsurfing 2 day course.
To find out where your nearest sailing club is please visit the RYA website.