Beginner Windsurf Week

Overview

This 5-day youth learn to windsurfing week is learning the fundamentals of windsurfing in a safe and fun environment. It covers the RYA youth windsurfing syllabus stage 1 and 2. You will learn the basics from finding your balance on the board to getting going with the wind. Do you know the 7 common senses to windsurfing?.

Requirements

Ability: Ideally, being able to swim

This course is suitable for youth 12+ years due to the nature of windsurfing.

Details

Duration: 5 Days

Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:6

Location: Castle Harbour

Standard Timings: 9:00 am to 4pm *

Minimum Group Size: 3**

Maximum Group Size: 6

Maximum Total Booking Capacity: 6

* The timings may vary slightly between different activity weeks, but this will be confirmed in the welcome email.

**Please Note: There needs to be a minimum of 3 participants, which is required to make this course guaranteed to run.

Itinerary

A sample itinerary for our 5 day beginner windsurf week which can change slightly depending on weather and group sizes/ages

Day 1

The week begins with a centre site tour and introduction around the centre. The students start with a short simulator session by the instructor on getting on to the board, uphauling the rig, understanding wind awareness, static position including a static turn and how to get into the sailing position. The on water session will begin with fun balancing board games and how to kit up for the first windsurf session afloat.

Day 2

The session brushes up the on water session 1 and further explores the different types of wind directions such as onshore wind and offshore wind. It also looks to put the technique of uphauling to sailing across the wind and trying to maintain two goal points across the wind in both directions.

Day 3

Day 3 presents the challenge of learning to steer the board around obstacles. By using your weight and the rig, you will gradually understand the intricacies of counter balancing the board. The static turn covered earlier in the week will be refined into a tack through the wind, making it more stable and effective.

Day 4

Day 4 comprises of learning about the different points of sail on the windsurf board. The types of self-rescue methods, for example butterfly or turtle method in light winds or how to flag the sail if you cannot sail downwind. You will practise on different points of sail by sailing on an upwind. The tack covered in the previous day will be refined with an improved tack.

Day 5

Day 5 begins with an action packed downwind gybing simulator session by your instructor. You will learn the gybing windsurf dance on the land to practise the foot work and rig change. The week finishes with a fun relay games on the windsurf board.

Equipment

We provide the boats, buoyancy aid, water refill station (Please bring your own water bottle for refilling, No Cups will be provided)

Facilities

We have a covered shaded area where we can have land based discussions with a big whiteboard, sit to eat lunch or just take a break. We have changing and rest rooms available for use as well as a shower.

Prices

Prices for the week start at $325 per person/ per week

This price includes all equipment and tuition. It includes an RYA Youth Windsurfing Logbook.

It does not include accommodation or food.

A le carte lunch option is available daily at Castle Harbour.

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If you have any questions at all and would like to speak to our team, please call or email us at [email protected]. Alternatively, please click the button below to be taken through to our booking pages where you can find out information about dates and availability.

Castle Harbour availability & booking

Reviews

“Great sailing center in a beautiful location and with amazing instructors and friendly team, I highly recommend!”
Michael Mingueneau
Holiday Sailing
My son and I were total novices and took the RYA Level 1 course over two days at the end of September, coached by Adriana. Little did we know that she was a world level expert in Laser sailing. What we can say is that she was a brilliant teacher. We had two fantastic days out on Harrington Sound, and in spite of a few flip overs, particularly with our gybing when the wind picked up - Adriana made us feel that this was completely normal and gave us great tips to sort it out. A lovely family run business, super friendly, terrific location - I could think of no better place to learn how to sail - can't wait to do the Level 2.
Steve Clarke
RYA Start Sailing Dinghy Level 1
“5 star to U Sail Bermuda. Great place to learn to sail. I’ve received my RYA Dinghy Level 2 certificate. Affordable rates for the weekend Learn to Sail for both Level 1 and Level 2. I am a pure beginner, so I like how they are in Harrington Sound with minimal boat traffic and it’s really just me trying to figure out where the wind is. They are all about safety so- someone is overlooking the water watching with a safety boat ready to go if required when you do boat hire (like I did after I’ve received my Level 2). Looking forward to hiring paddleboards and doing some windsurfing lessons with them. Overall, always received great service. All the instructors are very personable- Naphali, Donavin, Jonny and Thomas- Thank you for letting me achieve one of my bucket list.”
Verde Brown
"Our group of 6 ladies had a fabulous time on an introductory course. Just great fun, learned lots but also had lots of giggles. The U Sail team were fabulous. I’m hooked!"
Anne-Marie Martyn
Ladies Sailing Course
“Had 2 fabulous mornings of WASZP foiling lessons with Aaron, learned a ton and had a fabulous time. I can't say enough great things about U Sail Bermuda, wonderful staff, great service, beautiful location on Harrington Sound, and the boats are in top condition with plenty of spares if things break. I'll be definitely be booking more sessions the next time we're in Bermuda.”
Jeffrey Schwartz
One to One Foiling Holiday
“Great session learning to windsurf so much fun!!! Defo coming back for more!! Great instructor & team!!”
Ryan Lloyd
Windsurf Taster Session
“This is such a fun way to get on the water and sail, just for fun! We had three generations out on the water together, laughing the whole time. Excellent team, and a surprisingly affordable price.”
Jessica Mello
Family Sailing Session

Beginner Windsurf Week

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Itinerary

Equipment

Facilities

Prices

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Michael Mingueneau

Steve Clarke

Verde Brown

Anne-Marie Martyn

Jeffrey Schwartz

Ryan Lloyd

Jessica Mello

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