Windsurfing Tuition
COURSE |
CONTENT |
TIME |
COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Windsurfing | Getting to know the board and rig, learning about the wind, sailing the board, free sailing | 2 Hours | £30.00 |
| RYA Start Windsurfing, Part 1 | Sailing across the wind, turning, upwind sailing and tacking | 4 Hours | £60.00 |
| RYA Start Windsurfing, Part 2 | Recap upwind sailing and tacking. Downwind sailing, gybing and safety - you're now a windsurfer! | 4 Hours | £60.00 |
| Start Plus New | Confidence booster! Become self-sufficient - board & rig set up, launching & recovery plus a coached sailing session. | 4 Hours | £60.00 |
| Time on the Water - practice your new skills in light winds - hire from us or buy your own board and rig | |||
| RYA Intermediate Windsurfing(Non-Planing) New | Introduction of the Fastfwd coaching method will help to fine tune your basic skills, making your windsurfing faster and more fluid. New techniques such as the beachstart and harnessing will gear you up ready for the excitement of blasting. | 4 Hours | £60.00 |
| Time on the water - get some more experience - before attending the next course you should be competent sailing in stronger winds, doing beach starts and confident with your tacks and gybes | |||
| RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (Planing) New | The second intermediate level where harness and footstrap techniques combined with Fastfwd coaching improve stance and get the board planing, giving you the exhilaration of speed | 4 Hours | £60.00 |
| Time on the water - get some more experience - before attending the next course you should be competent sailing in stronger winds, doing beach starts and confident with your tacks and gybes | |||
| RYA Advanced Windsurfing Clinics | Dynamic transitions, advanced planing techniques and waterstarts are all broken down and simplified by the Fastfwd formula in the advanced modules of the scheme, backed up with relevant theory | 4 Hours | £60.00 |
| Board & Rig Hire | Requires RYA Start Windsurfing (or level 1) or higher certificate | Per Hour | £10.00 |
| Advanced Board & Rig Hire | Relevant experience required | Per Hour | £15.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
WHEN & WHERE DO YOU TEACH?
We teach at Orcombe Point (the Far East end of Exmouth beach), opposite the Waterfront Sports shop, or in the Exe Estuary every suitable day from April – October. The time will depend on the tide. We will confirm these details when you book.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE?
Our instructors are qualified with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) – the sport’s governing body. The school is registered with the RYA and Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA). We teach a maximum of 6 people. Peter Manfield the owner/principal is an RYA Advanced Windsurfing Instructor – the highest level achievable!
WHAT IS FAST FORWARD (Fastfwd)?
It is a new RYA coaching method that is used for teaching the intermediate and advanced levels.
WHAT IS PROVIDED?
We provide all windsurfing and safety equipment including a wetsuit. You need to bring a towel, swimwear & an old pair of trainers (or even better, your own wetsuit boots).
WHAT IF I WANT MY OWN EQUIPMENT?
Special deals are available if you have had tuition with us. We stock a wide selection of Naish, Starboard, Tushingham, Mistral, Fanatic & North windsurfing equipment.
WHO CAN LEARN TO WINDSURF?
We teach from ages 8 upwards. You are never too old to learn – the oldest to start so far is 68! Ages 8-15 would book on the youth windsurfing course. You need to be fairly fit, confident in water & be able to swim 50 metres. No previous experience is necessary.
HOW DO I BOOK?
By phone or visit the shop. Weekends fill up fast, so book early. We ask that you pay a £10 deposit to confirm your place, and then the balance must be paid on the day. Please fill in & sign the booking form & bring it with you when you come for your lesson.
WHAT IF THE WEATHER IS NOT SUITABLE?
Rather than carry on regardless we will defer the course to another day at no extra charge to maximise your time on the water. If you are unable to attend another day we will refund your deposit.