Windsurfing
Windsurfing is a surface water sport that combines elements of surfing and sailing.
An Overview of Windsurfing
It consists of a board powered by wind on a sail. Windsurfing is predominately undertaken on a non-competitive basis. Organised competition does take place at all levels across the world and typical formats for competitive windsurfing include Formula Windsurfing, speed sailing, slalom, course racing, wave sailing, superX, and freestyle.
Benefits
You're stretching, you're pulling, you're lifting things - you use your whole body so it's a great workout, and also develops balance and coordination.
Costs
A new board and rig package comes in around £1,000 but there are bargains to be had and RYA Training Centres have kit you can borrow or hire.
Involvement
National Windsurfing Week, in May, aims to attract new people with free taster sessions.
Adaptations and Equipment
- Windsurf Board
- Harness
- Harness lines
- Joint
- Wet suit/Dry suit
- Footwear
- Helmet
- Personal flotation device
- Fin/Skeg
- Travel Gear – Sail Bags, Board Bags, Car Racks
- Safety gear: line, distress strobe light, whistle
Find Windsurfing Clubs/Groups Near You
Use the search below to find local organisations near you.
National Governing Bodies
Royal Yachting Association
- Contact Name
- RYA House
- Contact Email
- enquiries@rya.org.uk
- Contact Telephone
- 023 8060 4100
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SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.