Course and qualification

RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (Non Planing)

RYA schemes:Windsurfing RYA

Age:No RYA minimum age

Level:Intermediate

Setting:Afloat

Quick answers

What to know about RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (Non Planing)

Which schemes include it?: Windsurfing, RYA.
How is it taught?: Afloat.
Who is it for?: No RYA minimum age
Where can I take it?: 91 published training providers are currently linked below.

About this course

Having grasped the basics skills of windsurfing, progress your skills and learn new techniques. Your instructor will build your confidence on the water, coach you through more fluid transitions and introduce new techniques such as beach starting and using a harness

Course fundamentals

Minimum age	No RYA minimum age
Duration	8-10 hours delivered over a number of sessions or full days
Course content	Your instructor will build your confidence on the water, coach you through more fluid transitions and introduce new techniques such as beach starting and using a harness
Certificate or qualification	The appropriate RYA course completion certificate is awarded following successful completion of the course and its prescribed assessment.
Award type	Course completion certificate
Separate assessment	Not required

Prerequisites

Knowledge or skills to a stated level

Windsurfing skills to the standard of Start Windsurfing, or Youth Stage 2

Check the official RYA prerequisite information (opens in a new tab)

Recommended course progression

Starting from the beginning

We have not assessed your existing qualifications, knowledge or experience yet, so every step is shown as still to do.

View your course roadmap3 steps · Starts from the beginning

Follow these courses in order to build the course knowledge or certificates described above.

Once you tell us what you already know or hold, we can recognise equivalent knowledge or skills and adjust this route.

Step 1 · To do
Start Windsurfing
RYA schemes:Windsurfing RYA
Start Windsurfing
The RYA Start Windsurfing course is designed for complete beginners, teaching the fundamentals of windsurfing in a fun and supportive environment. Participants learn board and sail handling, launching, and basic…
Level:Beginner
Setting:Afloat
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Step 2 · To do
RYA Youth Windsurfing Stage 1
RYA schemes:Windsurfing RYA
RYA Youth Windsurfing Stage 1
An introduction to the basic principles of getting on the water and sailing the board across the wind and back. All fun no theory. Get on the water and discover…
Age requirement varies by training centre.
Level:Beginner
Setting:Afloat
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Step 3 · To do
RYA Youth Windsurfing Stage 2
RYA schemes:Windsurfing RYA
RYA Youth Windsurfing Stage 2
Develop the practical skills needed to windsurf around a course. Your instructor will help you develop your tacks and gybes, building confidence on all points of sail
Age requirement varies by training centre.
Level:BeginnerIntermediate
Setting:Afloat
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