Course and qualification

RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (Non Planing)

IntermediateAfloat

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 ageNo RYA minimum age · Providers may set their own age rules, especially for under-18s
Duration8-10 hours delivered over a number of sessions or full days
Course contentYour 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 qualificationThe appropriate RYA course completion certificate is awarded following successful completion of the course and its prescribed assessment.
Award typeCourse completion certificate
Separate assessmentNot 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.

  1. Step 1 · To do

    Start Windsurfing

    RYA schemes:WindsurfingRYA

    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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  2. Step 2 · To do
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Training providers

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Stithians Lake

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Stithians Lake

Explore Stithians Lake, a Clubs & Organisations listing in Lifton, Devon, United Kingdom.

Lifton, Devon, United Kingdom

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Roadford Lake

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Roadford Lake

Explore Roadford Lake, a Clubs & Organisations listing in Lifton, Devon, United Kingdom.

Lifton, Devon, United Kingdom

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Buzz Active

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Buzz Active

Explore Buzz Active, a Training & Teaching listing in Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom.

Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom

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  • ICC Test Centre
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2XS

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2XS

Explore 2XS, a Training & Teaching listing in Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom.

Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

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Wight Water

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Wight Water

Explore Wight Water, a Training & Teaching listing in Lake, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom.

Lake, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

  • RYA Training Centre
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UKSA

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UKSA

Explore UKSA, a Training & Teaching listing in Cowes, Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom.

Cowes, Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom

  • RYA Training Centre
  • ICC Test Centre
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