The RYA Windsurfing scheme has seen many changes in recent years. The RYA have continued to improve the training scheme to keep abreast of current developments. With a vast range of equipment available we can get you skimming across the water in just a few days. As always, the aim of the scheme is to help you progress rapidly through the sport, taking into account evolution in equipment design. Good tuition and sound advice, coupled with these new changes, make it easier than ever to enjoy this exciting sport.

Note: This scheme caters for adults, for under 16's please see our youth courses.


RYA Start Windsurfing

This is the first stepping stone into the exciting sport of windsurfing. The aim of the course is to introduce students to sailing around a small course in light winds. During the course you will be introduced to the equipment and its component parts. Then, having been shown how they work, it's onto the water to practise. The practical elements are backed up with relevant theory.

No experience needed at this level. 

Duration 2 days
Date Now available to book online


RYA Intermediate Windsurfing

The Intermediate windsurf course is for people wishing to develop past Start level. The course has been designed around a formula that will help you progress rapidly in all aspects of windsurfing. The formula can then be applied to all aspects of your windsurfing career from blasting in the harness and footstraps to all of the transitions you may wish to try in the future. It is recommended that after completing one training weekend you can practise the formula and then attend the same course to 'polish the skills'. Many people find at this stage individual tuition and coaching allows a quicker progression to higher level performance. 

This is not a beginner course, you must be competent at all Start Windsurfing skills and have some experience free sailing. 

Duration 2 days
Date Not currently available


RYA Windsurf Foiling - First Flight

The Windsurf Foiling 'First Flight' session is a basic introduction to foiling. You should be able to take your first flight and we will provide you with basic foiling knowledge. 

Equipment hire included: Board, Foil and Rig

This is not beginner training, you must hold an Intermediate windsurf certificate and / or be comfortable planing in the harness and both footstraps.

Duration 2 hours
Date Not currently available

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