Junior Windsurfing Scheme (T15) - the junior windsurfing scheme for 8 to 13 year olds is broken down into Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4 and complemented by the racing syllabus. All courses are eight hours and run as training courses designed to progress students through the syllabus at their own pace. Certificates are awarded once a student has successfully attained the level which may require more practice after the course. Practice can be achieved by attendance at Junior Club, Youth Night or Summer Camp. Aimed at 8 to 14 year olds, these courses run in the school holidays and are supported by organised activities in the evenings and at weekends. For all the below courses, you will need to bring swimming gear, an old pair of trainers, warm clothing and sun protection, i.e. hat and sun cream. Times are staggered making it possible to take more than one course in a single week. Teenage Courses are also available for 14-18 year olds offering the adult scheme. Prices and times may vary.
Price
£99.00
Stage One
SAIL FOR GOLD! In support of the British Olympics, and an RYA initiative to get young people into sailing, this Stage 1 Windsurfing course is being offered at an Olympian offer price of £99 (saving £15).
- Duration: an 8 hour course run over either two days (4 hours per day) or over 4 days (2 hours per day).
- Course aims: this course teaches juniors the basics of windsurfing so that they can confidently sail a basic course and turn round, and how to launch & land.
- Qualifications: a logbook and certificate are awarded at the end of the course.
- Options on completion: this is the pre-requisite course for membership to Saturday Club and will enable you to hire kit to sail, where you will be able to further develop your skills.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
Price
£114.00Stage Two
- Duration: an 8 hour course run over either two days (4 hours per day) or over 4 days (2 hours per day).
- Course aims: works on key skills such as stance, tacking and gybing. Upwind sailing ability is developed and some theory introduced.
- Qualifications: certificates are awarded once a student has successfully attained the level. It is recommended that students have attended some practice sessions before commencing the Level 3.
- Options on completion: to develop your skills practice can be achieved by attendance at Junior Club, Youth Night or Summer Camp.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
Price
£199.00Stage 1 and 2 can completed as a four day course from Monday to Thursday in one week, or over two consecutive weeks. Book the two above courses together as a package and save £14.
Price
£114.00
Stage Three
- Duration: an 8 hour course run over 4 days (2 hours per day).
- Course aims: this involves developing stance and control with more advanced equipment.
- works on developing tacking and gybing skills.
- involves use of fun board simulator for introduction to skills such as harnessing.
- Qualifications: certificates are awarded once a student has successfully attained the level (which may take further practice sessions).
- Targets: getting confidence at this level requires plenty of practice and time on the water.
- Options on completion: to develop your skills practice can be achieved by attendance at Junior Club, T15 or Summer Camp.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
Price
£114.00
Stage Four
- Duration: an 8 hour course run over 4 days (2 hours per day).
- Course aims: this involves working on stance and transitions in stronger winds.
- involves use of fun board simulator for introduction to planing skills such as harnessing and use of footstraps.
- Qualifications: certificates are awarded once a student has successfully attained the level (which may take further practice sessions).
- Targets: getting into the footstraps is the desire of all windsurfers and the skill requires plenty of practice and time on the water.
- Options on completion: to develop your skills practice can be achieved by attendance at Junior Club, T15 or Summer Camp.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
Team 15 Red Racing
- this is the best way to get practicing. This course can be attended after a Level 2 or 3 course.
- further development of sailing skills and an introduction to racing tactics.
- A good course for budding T15 enthusiasts.
White Racing
- racing techniques for those who have already completed Levels 2,3 and Red Racing.
- candidates should also have attended T15 racing events.
Price
£119.00weekdays£125.00weekends
Start Windsurfing
- Who is it for? for 14-17 year olds.
- Further Info: check the adult scheme programme.
- Duration: run over four days 2 hours per day.
- Qualifications: logbook and certificates are awarded on successful completion of course.
- Options on completion: allows the student to hire equipment with parental/guardian permission.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
Improver Intermediate
- Who is it for? for 14-17 year olds.
- Further Info: check the adult scheme programme.
- Duration: run over four days 2 hours per day.
- Course aims: focusing on improving stance, getting to grips with the harness, and an introduction to more dynamic transitions like fast tacks, and gybes as well as leaving the shore in style.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
