Quick answers
What to know about Windsurfing Start Racing
- Which schemes include it?
- Windsurfing, RYA.
- How is it taught?
- Afloat.
- Where can I take it?
- 30 published training providers are currently linked below.
About this course
The RYA Windsurfing Start Racing course is perfect for beginners looking to enter the world of competitive windsurfing. Participants learn basic racing rules, starting techniques, and boat handling under pressure. The course emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and building confidence in competitive environments. By the end, windsurfers will be ready to join local races with enthusiasm and foundational skills.
Course fundamentals
| Minimum age | None (contact individual centres for under 16s). |
|---|---|
| Course content | Building general racing knowledge: racing information (courses, rules, starting, tactics and strategy), pre-race preparation (equipment, health and fitness) and racing techniques (starting, developing speed, turning and tactic strategy). |
| Certificate or qualification | On completing Start Racing, you will have basic knowledge of racing rules, courses, tactics, pre-race preparation, and racing techniques. This will provide you with the practical skills to race around a course in a small fleet and understand starting. |
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite
No prior racing knowledge is required, but students must hold a Stage 1 certificate from the Youth Windsurfing Scheme or Start Windsurfing from the National Windsurfing Scheme.
Training providers
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Queen Mary Sailing Club
Explore Queen Mary Sailing Club, a Clubs & Organisations listing in Ashford, Middlesex, United Kingdom.
Ashford, Middlesex, United Kingdom
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- Training & Teaching
Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club
Explore Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club, a Clubs & Organisations listing in Consett, County Durham, United Kingdom.
Consett, County Durham, United Kingdom
- Training & Teaching
Sail and Paddle Ltd
Explore Sail and Paddle Ltd, a Training & Teaching listing in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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- Training & Teaching
Stithians Lake
Explore Stithians Lake, a Clubs & Organisations listing in Lifton, Devon, United Kingdom.
Lifton, Devon, United Kingdom
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- Training & Teaching
Roadford Lake
Explore Roadford Lake, a Clubs & Organisations listing in Lifton, Devon, United Kingdom.
Lifton, Devon, United Kingdom
- Training & Teaching
Calshot Activities Centre
Explore Calshot Activities Centre, a Training & Teaching listing in Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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- Training & Teaching
Carsington Sailing Club
Explore Carsington Sailing Club, a Clubs & Organisations listing in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, United Kingdom.
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
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- Training & Teaching
Covenham Sailing Club
Explore Covenham Sailing Club, a Clubs & Organisations listing in Louth, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom.
Louth, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
