This RYA Start Windsurfing Course has been created specifically for those of you that are new to the sport of windsurfing, and is designed to get you on the water using some of the latest, user-friendly windsurfing equipment and to instruct you using the latest RYA coaching techniques.

• this two-day course is run over the weekend and is 8 hours in total (broken down into two 4 hour sessions over the two days).
• designed for complete beginners, this course introduces the basic elements of windsurfing that will enable you to sail and turn around confidently and safely. The course consists of simulator training, plenty of on-water coaching and some theory.
• an RYA logbook and certificate is awarded on completion of the course.
• equipment hire is available to those completing this course for personal sailing and improving sessions.
• all equipment provided (board/rig, wetsuit, buoyancy aid).

This RYA Intermediate; Fastwd Improver Course is the perfect introduction to intermediate skills and is designed for people who have just completed a beginners course, or who have some previous windsurfing experience, perhaps on a holiday, and want to further their skills and knowledge.

• this two-day course is run over the weekend and is 9 hours in total (broken down into two 4.5 hour sessions over the two days).
• this is a training course that will ground you in the basic skills of the fastfwd Formula.
• you will become familiar with the five elements of the formula (vision, trim, balance, power and stance) and learn how to apply them in all areas of your windsurfing.
• here we focus 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.
• students move onto faster boards and performance sails, as well as gaining a greater sense of windsurfing safety.
• on completion of this training course students receive a comprehensive RYA log book which can be used to record development on future sessions.
• students who have achieved the skills may also gain the RYA Intermediate Non-Planing certificate.
• all equipment provided (board/rig, wetsuit, buoyancy aid).

Book the two above courses together as a package and save £35

This RYA Intermediate; Fastfwd Progression course covers a broad spectrum of skills. It is the perfect next step for anyone who has completed the Fastfwd Improver course, or who has used the harness and wishes to develop. It can be revisited as a clinic for those wishing to work on specific skills such as footstraps, gybes, tacks and stance because it builds on each individuals existing knowledge. This course is ideal as an assessment for those looking to gain the RYA Intermediate certificate.

• this two-day course is run over the weekend and is 6 hours in total (broken down into two 3 hour sessions over the two days).
• we use the fastfwd formula to develop use of the harness and introduce footstraps.
• Practice and develop the non planing carve gybe.
• using the fastfwd formula we will provide you with all the skills required for handling larger sails and lower volume boards in stronger winds.
• the course content includes rigging, launching and recovery, harness work, footstraps, power control and planing skills.
• on completion of these skills a student may obtain an RYA Intermediate Certificate in either Non Planing or Planing.
• all equipment provided (board/rig, wetsuit, buoyancy aid).

Why not combine all three of the above courses for an intensive learning package that aims to take you from beginner to intermediate in one season - six to ten months. (booked together this package saves you £65)

These clinics (wind dependent) are designed to introduce you to the more advanced skills of stronger wind planing techniques and waterstarts.

For more information on these clinics, and when they are running contact the centre.

Need to improve your skills? Book a personal tuition session with one of our qualified instructors and get one-on-one coaching for either a one of two hour session.

Feeling rusty since your last course? Try our Sunday morning refresher courses and brush up on your skills. Run 9.30 - 11.30am.