Course and qualification

Windsurfing Start Racing

IntermediateAdvancedAfloat

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 ageNone (contact individual centres for under 16s).
Course contentBuilding 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 qualificationOn 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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Stithians Lake

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Stithians Lake

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Lifton, Devon, United Kingdom

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Roadford Lake

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Roadford Lake

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Lifton, Devon, United Kingdom

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Buzz Active

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Buzz Active

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Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom

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UKSA

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UKSA

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Cowes, Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom

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