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WINDSURFING COURSES AND CLINICS
The Windsurfing Courses and clinics outlined below have been developed according to the VDWS (Governing Body for Professional Windsurfing) standards and guidelines. The courses provide a proven step-by-step approach and all the instructors are all VDWS or IKO qualified. Any of these courses can be pre-booked at the indicated prices.
We offer a wide range of tuition, from beginner up to advanced. Beginner and intermediate courses are conducted in waist deep lagoons where it is easier to make those first steps. The courses are designed for small groups and special teaching material is used.
Quick Links:
Beginners & Intermediates: Children | Beginner Course | Intermediate Clinic
Advanced clinics: Waterstart | Planing & Footstraps | Getting Through a Shorebreak + Speed & Power Jibe | Private 1-on1 lessons
CHILDRENS COURSE
NEWBIES & BEGINNERS WINDSURFING COURSE
A fun and safe introduction to windsurfing especially for kids. The training methods and all the equipment has been specially developed for children.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Well, basically you need to be a kid ;-). All children under 16 qualify and this course is aimed at those who want an introduction to windsurfing and who have never tried it before. No Experience required but you need to be able to swim.
DURATION
8 Hours
GOAL
In no time at all you will be on the water sailing alongside your instructor in the safety of the lagoon. You will quickly learn correct sailing stance, grip, board control and basic steering. We will teach you how to tack and how to stay upwind.
COURSE LOCATION
Shallow lagoons in front of the Windsurfing Academy
BEGINNER COURSE
NEWBIES & BEGINNERS WINDSURFING COURSE
The course is designed to help you take your first steps into a new sport and hopefully fuel an addiction of a lifetime. You will receive all the theory and practice necessary to get you up and sailing on your own.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
This course is aimed at those who want an introduction to windsurfing and who have never tried it before. No Experience required but you need to be able to swim.
DURATION
10 Hours
GOAL
In no time at all you will be on the water sailing alongside your instructor in the safety of the lagoon. You will quickly learn correct sailing stance, grip, board control and basic steering. We will teach you how to tack and how to stay upwind.
COURSE LOCATION
Shallow lagoons in front of the Windsurfing Academy
INTERMEDIATE CLINIC / REFRESHER COURSE
BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE WINDSURFING COURSE
The course is designed to help you achieve your next personal level and covers some of the trickier aspects of windsurfing that require professional coaching.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
This course is aimed at those who have done some sailing in the past and need a recap of the basics or those who have completed a beginner course, have around 30 hors of experience and want to take the next step. You need to understand and be able to demonstrate board control, basic steering, tacking and upwind sailing.
DURATION
6 Hours
GOAL
The aim here is to teach you the fast tack, jibe, the secret to a successful beachstart and to give you an introduction to the harness. On successful completion of this course you should be able to rent equipment and practice on your own. You could also opt for further coaching see the advanced clinics below.
COURSE LOCATION
Shallow lagoons in front of the Windsurfing Academy
WATER START
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED WINDSURFING CLINIC
After you are proficient in your basic skills, it's time to learn to waterstart!
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
This course is aimed at those who already have basic windsurfing skills and who want to progress to the next level.
DURATION
2 Hours
GOAL
You will learn the rigging, tuning, and sail handling skills necessary to safely use performance gear in high winds. On the water, our instructors will introduce you to the sail flying techniques needed to beachstart and waterstart. Waterstarting is the essential shortboard skill that gives you the freedom to sail at at wide range of spots. Our experienced instructors will help you ahcieve success with this complex skill.
COURSE LOCATION
Shallow lagoons in front of the Windsurfing Academy
PLANING ON A SHORTBOARD & Footstraps
ADVANCED WINDSURFING CLINIC
After you are proficient in your basic skills, it's time to learn how to get some speed out of your board by planing.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
This course is aimed at those who already have basic windsurfing skills and who want to progress to the next level.
DURATION
4 Hours
GOAL
This is where harness and footstrap techniques, combined with improved stance will get the board planing and give you the exhilaration of speed. Faster tacking and more dynamic gybes. Beachstarting in a variety of conditions. Harness and line adjustment, using the training straps and planing stance.
COURSE LOCATION
Shallow lagoons in front of the Windsurfing Academy
WINDSURFING THROUGH A SHOREBREAK, SPEED & POWER JIBE
ADVANCED WINDSURFING CLINIC
Getting it done in the right order is the key to success. Each stage of the tuition leads on to the next stage and finally to complete control and mastery of these advanced skills.
During this clinic you will learn to get out beyond the the shorebreak and start catching waves you will learn and practice the power jibe and all its variants with confidence on quicker and more technical boards and feel the elation of speed!
Learning to jibe a short board will keep you sailing instead of swimming. Jibing a small board requires board speed and sailor quickness.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
This course is aimed at those who already have advanced windsurfing skills.
DURATION
6 Hours
GOAL
To be a competant wave sailor you will need to be able to get in and out through shore break competently. This course is aimed at helping you master this skill and hopefully help you on your way to becoming a wave head. The aim is also to give you a clear understanding of how the jibe should work and help you to adjust to different situations and correct your mistakes. We can also work on learning to turn on the swells. Jibing on swells can be easier than jibing on flat water since you can slide down the face of the swell to maintain your board speed through the turn.
On this clinic you will be:
• Learning to get through a shorebreak
• Perfecting the power jibe
• Learning variants of the power and duck jibe
• Going out in all wind conditions
• Learning and practising speed and planing techniques
COURSE LOCATION
Open ocean
PRIVATE WINDSURFING LESSONS
You and your windsurfing instructor will determine the lesson-content based on your current abilities and your personal sailing goals. Private windsurfing sessions can be booked per hour, during which our expert staff will teach you how to have more fun out on the water.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
These lessons are aimed at those who already have basic windsurfing skills and who want to progress to the next level.
DURATION
1 Hr
KEY SKILLS
As mentioned above this depends on your current abilities and your personal windsurfing goals. However 1 on 1 lessons can cover anything and everything from the Water start, Fast tack and Power Gybe to Jumping, wave riding and freestyle moves.
GOAL
To help you to adjust to different situations and correct your mistakes. To help you attain your personal windsurfing goals and ultimately to have more fun out on the water.
COURSE LOCATION
Either in the open sea or lagoons in front of the Windsurfing Academy
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