WINDSURFING WITH BTYC

Recently there has been a major change in the way windsurfing is taught and coached.   All the good things have been kept but much has been updated to reflect equipment and style changes.

What does that mean to me?

You will learn to windsurf and then progress to as high a skill level as you want – waves, jumps, willy skippers.   In fact you decide how far you want to go.

We offer the RYA windsurf training schemes as well as an ongoing coaching program that matches your aspirations.

What is Club check-out?

When you have learned to tack, gybe and get round a three cornered course and paddle yourself back to land, you will be ready to be checked out.   This means that you can use Club equipment outside formal training sessions.

If you’ve windsurfed before, just tell us and we’ll arrange a check-out – either on a Thursday evening, or at weekends.

THURSDAY EVENING TRAINING and NEW MEMBERS

When do they run?   From 6.00pm, starting on 15 April 2010 and continuing through the summer until 9 September.   Thursday evenings are social as well as training.   We’ll have food available, or you are welcome to bring your own food and cook it in our galley.   The bar is always open.

What do I need to bring?   Just turn up as early as possible and sign on at the club house.   We have wetsuits and buoyancy aids for members to use free of charge – just bring your swimming kit and a pair of old trainers which you don’t mind getting wet.

How much does it cost?   The taster session costs £10 (refundable from your membership if you join).   It’s a chance to see if you like us and the way we do things before committing yourself.   You can do up to two taster sessions; after that you will need to join the club.

Do I need to book?   No, just turn up on a Thursday evening around 6pm and report to the BTYC Sailsports club.   Click on How to find_us

FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS

How does it work?   The windsurf beach team will be running sessions with space for two groups of three novices each Thursday.   These run on a first come first served basis.

What equipment will I use?   The club’s equipment reflects the current trends with a selection of wide style boards from Hi-fly coupled with battened rigs to give a true buzz to the taster session.   We will be using a simulator that makes starting windsurfing easier – and you don’t even get your feet wet!

You can download a summary of most of this and the Windsurf training pages by clicking on: 2010 Windsurfing with BTYC.pdf

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