Course and qualification

Learn to Wingsurf

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About this course

The RYA Learn to Wingsurf course introduces participants to the basics of wingsurfing. Participants learn how to control the wing, balance on the board, and steer effectively in light winds. The course emphasizes safety, fun, and building confidence. By the end, participants will have the foundational skills needed to progress to wingfoiling or more advanced wingsurfing techniques.

Course fundamentals

Minimum ageNone (contact individual centres for under 16s)
DurationUp to 4 hours
Course contentAn introductory course providing a basic introduction to winging. This course is split into two: flying the wing ashore and getting afloat. Together, these sessions provide the fundamentals of wing control, translating its power into forward momentum and steering whilst reinforcing the core skills of board balance to enable you to travel across the wind a short distance, gybe and return to the start point.
Certificate or qualificationHaving achieved these skills ashore, you will use a board such as a windsurfer (with centreboard) or WindSUP. You will be able to launch and land safely, sailing across the wind, steering towards and away from the wind, and carrying out a basic gybe.

Prerequisites

No prerequisite

No previous experience is required.

Training providers

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Stithians Lake

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  • Training & Teaching

Stithians Lake

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Lifton, Devon, United Kingdom

  • RYA Training Centre
  • ICC Test Centre
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Cardigan Bay Watersports

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  • Training & Teaching

Cardigan Bay Watersports

Cardigan Bay Watersports is a recognised RYA Training Centre located in stunning New Quay, Ceredigion, West Wales. Sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking, windsurfing, wingsurfing and powerboating from our purpose-built centre in New Quay. We hire equipment…

New Quay, Ceredigion, United Kingdom

  • RYA Training Centre
  • RYA OnBoard
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Oulton Broad Watersports Centre

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  • Ports & Marinas
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Oulton Broad Watersports Centre

RYA , Paddle U.K. and AALA affiliated water sports centre offering a range of water sports and training opportunities for all ages regardless of experience or ability. Activities include sailing, kayaking, canoeing, winging, wind…

Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom

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2XS

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2XS

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Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

  • RYA Training Centre
  • ICC Test 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
  • RYA Sailability
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