Course and qualification

RYA Youth Windsurfing Stage 1

BeginnerAfloat

About this course

An introduction to the basic principles of getting on the water and sailing the board across the wind and back. All fun no theory. Get on the water and discover windsurfing. We’ll get you up and sailing around in no time

Course fundamentals

Minimum ageAge requirement varies by training centre
Duration8-10 hours delivered over a number of sessions or full days
Course contentAll fun no theory. Get on the water and discover windsurfing. We'll get you up and sailing around in no time
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

Entry requirement

None

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Training providers

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Stithians Lake

  • Clubs & Organisations
  • Training & Teaching

Stithians Lake

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

Lifton, Devon, United Kingdom

  • RYA Training Centre
  • ICC Test Centre
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Roadford Lake

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  • Training & Teaching

Roadford Lake

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

Lifton, Devon, United Kingdom

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  • ICC Test Centre
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East Barnby OEC

  • Training & Teaching

East Barnby OEC

Explore East Barnby OEC, a Training & Teaching listing in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Cleveland, United Kingdom.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Cleveland, United Kingdom

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  • ICC Test Centre
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Nene Outdoors

  • Training & Teaching

Nene Outdoors

Explore Nene Outdoors, a Training & Teaching listing in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

  • RYA Training Centre
  • RYA OnBoard
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Cardigan Bay Watersports

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  • Clubs & Organisations
  • 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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Buzz Active

  • Training & Teaching

Buzz Active

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

Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom

  • RYA Training Centre
  • ICC Test Centre
  • RYA Sailability
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2XS

  • Training & Teaching

2XS

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

Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

  • RYA Training Centre
  • ICC Test Centre
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Wight Water

  • Training & Teaching

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

  • Training & Teaching

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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