lessons
Join us for Windsurfing lessons in Chichester, Bracklesham and Hayling
We would love to help you with your windsurfing goals using our START to ADVANCED windsurfing lessons methods. We also run other watersports lessons you might like,
L1 START Windsurfing
L1 - Start Windsurfing LESSONS
When you decide to give windsurfing a go, it is so important that you take a few windsurfing lessons to get you on the right path from the outset.
We have a total roadmap of routines that will go from total beginner to advancing sailor, as the core movements will always be the same.
We’ve delivered these same routines to hundreds of people over the years and have had huge success with everyone, be they kids or adults.
“Keep it simple and follow the steps!”
L1 - Details
- Wind: 8-14 mph
Water: Flat/harbour - Kit: 160+ litre board and sail
Outfit: Wetsuit (can be hired), bring your own water shoes/boots
Safety: PFD - Where: Harbour / Beach
- Duration: 3hrs or (1hr + for 1-2-1 sessions). Session period includes on beach theory, setup and any on water transit time
- Group: A pre-arranged session we have setup
1-2-1: Just you and the instructor
Private group: This is you and a friend or other person - Age / group: min 13+
L1 - Outline
As a newbie, your journey begins with our START WINDSURFING lessons, which is designed to get you up and sailing within hours. This course is our most popular session, for adults and children alike who are just getting started.
The START WINDSURFING lesson, will focus on the core elements, making sure you know how things work, why and getting the basics engrained.
Who should attend:
* If you have zero windsports experience, or never ever windsurfed before then this is an absolute must.
What we will cover:
- Kit anatomy
- Understand the environment and safety
- Setup the sail and board
- Carrying the kit safely
- On land demo of basic stances, secure position and sailing position
- On water demo and time to try
- On water demo of turning around, tacking
What we won’t do:
We’re conscious of how important your first windsurfing lessons are and we will not allow a lesson to run if the conditions are not suitable for the level.
L2 DEVELOP Windsurfing
L2 - Develop Windsurfing LESSONS
Now it’s time to start pushing on, making those moves quicker. You’re no expert, but that’s round the corner if you follow our amazing program of sessions and methods.
Muscle memory, micro movements, head turns, rig leaning – it won’t make sense right now, but as we progress through our sessions, everything starts to make sense.
All the while we’re still having fun, keeping everyone laughing an relaxing to get the best from your session.
“The more you sail the better you get!”
- Wind: 8-14 mph
Water: Flat/harbour - Kit: 160+ litre board and sail
Outfit: Wetsuit (can be hired), bring your own water shoes/boots
Safety: PFD - Where: Harbour / Beach
- Duration: 3hrs or (1hr + for 1-2-1 sessions). Session period includes on beach theory, setup and any on water transit time
- Group: A pre-arranged session we have setup
1-2-1: Just you and the instructor
Private group: This is you and a friend or other person - Age / group: min 13+
The point of this course is to DEVELOP those START WINDSURFING skills. If you have sailed before , but not with us you’re welcome to come join for a refresher.
Going back over the basic drills from your START lesson, we’re going to tidy things up – fine tuning those basic movements, balance and vision.
- Recap on Safety / Environment and Weather.
- Rigging up and kit prep.
- On land demo of basic movements enhanced.
- On water demo and practice incl. secure position, sailing position, tacking and gybing.
* Wind conditions may vary during the session, and courses will be adjusted to suit.
What we won’t do:
We’re conscious of how important your first windsurfing lessons are and we will not allow a lesson to run if the conditions are not suitable for the level.
Let's get you on board
L3 CHALLENGE Windsurfing
L3 - Challenge Windsurfing LESSONS
Where you go from here is really down to you. It may be you are still going through the Step by Step Beginner program, or you might be looking to step into a higher level, maybe trying to use the harness and footstraps or going for those first carve gybes.
Whatever you’re going for, we’re there for you and ready to help every step of the way.
“The more you sail the better you get!”
- Wind: 14-25 mph
Water: Flat/Chop/Waves - Kit: 120+ litre board and sail
Outfit: Wetsuit (can be hired), bring your own water shoes/boots
Safety: PFD - Where: Harbour / Beach
- Duration: 3hrs or (1hr + for 1-2-1 sessions). Session period includes on beach theory, setup and any on water transit time
- Group: A pre-arranged session we have setup
1-2-1: Just you and the instructor
Private group: This is you and a friend or other person - Age / group: min 13+
The CHALLENGE courses are more freeride and freewave sessions, where we take people into the more advanced phases of windsurfing.
We can customise the session to target the things you need to learn, based on your current skills.
Going back over the basic drills from your START lesson, we’re going to tidy things up – fine tuning those basic movements, balance and vision.
- More advanced gybing and tacking
- Handling stronger winds
- Using the harness
- Moving into footstraps
- Jumping waves
- Riding waves
* Wind conditions may vary during the session, and courses will be adjusted to suit.
Where Our windsurfing Lessons Run?
A great location for our learner windsurfing lessons is Prinsted in Chichcester Harbour, whilst our more advanced sessions can take place in Bracklesham or Hayling Island.
Our windsurfing lessons vary depending on the level of sailor and style of sailing. If it’s flat water for beginner or intermediates then we’d favour the harbour, but if you’re look to advanced into open water and waves, then we head out to Bracklesham or Hayling Island.
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Pricing
- GROUP £100pp / (3hrs) min 2 / max 4 ppl
- 1-2-1 £150pp / (2hrs) max 1 ppl
