Windsurfing Experiences – Edgbaston Watersports
Activity Summary
Windsurfing is one of the most exhilarating activities. It is an exciting, challenging sport, free from many of the constraints associated with other watersports. With a range of equipment, participants are able to achieve success and navigate around a course.
Location
Group Size
See below as some courses have minimum number of participants.
Session Time and Availability
Option 1 (2 ½ hours) Designed for the absolute beginner. Discover how much fun windsurfing can be. This session can be taken as a standalone taster session, and also forms the first of 3 modules leading to the RYA Start Windsurfing Award should you wish to carry on. Course usually runs on a Saturday morning.
Option 2 (2 ½ hours) Aims to provide a safe, fun environment to build up your sailing confidence and introduce the concepts of steering, tacking, gybing and methods of self-rescue. Course usually runs on a Saturday afternoon.
Option 3 (full day) Aims to improve confidence of all points of sail for RYA Start Windsurfing and how to assemble board and rig. Students will be encouraged to free sail around pre-determined points. Course usually runs all day Sunday.
2011 Dates
4th & 5th June
9th & 10th July
13th & 14th August
10th & 11th September
8th & 9th October
12th & 13th November
Requirements
None
Restrictions
Young people under 16 years should be accompanied by a responsible adult (over 18 years). The minimum age for attending a windsurfing course is 12 years.
All courses are subject to sufficient numbers and suitable weather conditions and are non-residential. Non-refundable deposits are required at time of booking and the full amount is payable before the start of the course.
Price – All prices include professional instruction and safety equipment
Option 1 : (2 1/2 hours ) Designed for the absolute beginner. Discover how much fun windsurfing can be. This session can be taken as a standalone taster session, and also forms the first of 3 modules leading to the RYA Start Windsurfing Award should you wish to carry on.
Course usually runs on a Saturday Morning: £40.00 per person
Option 2: (2 1/2 hours) : Aims to provide a safe, fun environment to build up your sailing confidence and introduce the concepts of steering, tacking, gybing and methods of self-rescue.
Course usually runs on a Saturday afternoon: Cost: £40.00 per person
Option 3: Aims to improve confidence of all points of sail for RYA Start Windsurfing and how to assemble board and rig. Students will be encouraged to free sail around pre-determined points.
Course usually runs all day Sunday Cost: £80.00 per person
Option 4: All of the 3 above options for just £140.00
