Experience a week on the water learning to windsurf, building confidence, and enjoying time outdoors. Our non-residential windsurfing weeks are ideal for beginners and those looking to build on basic skills.
Alongside other young people from the Royal Navy community and with supportive instructors, you’ll learn how to balance, control the board, and use the wind to move across the water. Each day builds your confidence step by step, with plenty of encouragement and fun along the way.
Our courses offer a relaxed, welcoming week where you can try something new, make friends, and enjoy the freedom of being out on the water.
Course details
Beginner Windsurfing Weeks
Perfect for beginners and those looking to build on basic skills, our beginner windsurfing week will cover the RYA Stages 1 & 2 syllabus (RYA Start Windsurfing those over 16). Participants do not need any prior knowledge or experience to take part.
Participants can expect to cover the following:
- Introduction to the equipment
- Basic balance and sailing position
- Uphauling the sail
- Steering and sailing across the wind
- Turning and basic manoeuvres
- Launching and returning to shore in light to moderate conditions
- Basic understanding of wind direction
What to bring
We’ll provide all the watersports equipment needed to get out on the water, including a wetsuit, buoyancy aid, waterproof top, and helmet. Your instructor will guide you on what to wear depending on the weather.
Please bring:
- Swimwear (to wear under a wetsuit)
- A towel
- A refillable water bottle
- Sun cream
- A full change of clothes
- Weather-appropriate clothing (e.g. warm layers or light clothing on hot days)
- A pair of closed-toe shoes that can get wet (old trainers are ideal)
- A spare pair of dry shoes
- Lunch and snacks for the day
If you have your own watersports clothing or equipment, you’re welcome to bring it along.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us before booking, or to talk about an existing booking, please contact our Youth Crew team on 0330 236 8090 or youthsailing@rnsa.org.uk.
