WINDSURFING TRAINING 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 “START” windsurfing and then “FAST FORWARD” to as high a skill level as you want – waves, jumps, willy skippers. In fact you decide how far you want to go.

With the new RYA schemes there will still be levels, as well as an ongoing coaching programme that matches your aspirations.

See dates for windsurfing training and coastal trips.

You can download a summary of most of this page by clicking on: Windsurfing with BTYC (.pdf file, 26 kb)

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.

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FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS

Thursday evening training /taster sessions

When do they run? From 6.00pm, starting on 1 May 2008 and continuing through the summer until 11 September.

How do they work? The windsurf beach team will be running sessions with space for two groups of three novices each Thursday. If you turn up and there are no places left you can pre-book for a later Thursday.

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 batten rigs to give a true buzz to the taster session. We will be using a new style simulator that again makes starting windsurfing easier – and you don’t even get your feet wet!

How much do they 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 only do one taster session, though; after that you will need to join the club.

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 – you just need a pair of old trainers which you don’t mind gettting wet.

'Fast Track' sessions

When do they run? Sessions will be organised on various Saturdays and Sundays through the summer. The windsurf team willl be able to give you more information about the dates available.

How do they work? Each session will be 3 hours long, covering individual skill sets.

How much do they cost? You will need to be a member of BTYC to book for the courses. Each session will cost £30.

Full ‘Start’ & ‘Fast Forward’ courses

If you want to do the full RYA ‘Start’ windsurfing course, or the more advanced ‘Fast Forward’ course, which include theory and practical coaching, you can book for a course.

When do they run? Courses will be subject to demand.

How much do they cost? Each course costs £80, including Log Book.

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FOR IMPROVERS

I’ve done a bit before… There will be various coaching sessions at the weekends, including the 'Fast Track' and 'Fast Forward' sessions described above. We will also make use of our coastal base at Pagham to give you more sea-sailing experience.

Date to remember: 1 May - Thursday training starts from 6.00pm onwards

See dates for windsurfing training and coastal trips.

The Beach team will be running a series of coaching sessions throughout the season.

Check the notice board for when & where or give either
David Woodcock 020 8346 1982 or
Jeremy Allen 020 8450 1422 a call to discuss.
See you on or in the water
The Beach Team

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