RYA SCHEME:
Windsurfing

Windsurfing Start Racing

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 ...see more
Course

Course Overview

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.
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Fundamentals

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).

Minimum Age
None (contact individual centres for under 16s).

Minimum Duration

Certificate Issuing Criteria

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.

Course Format
Afloat

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