Learn to Wingsurf

Learn to Wingsurf

This is the first course in the RYA Wing-Surfing Scheme, providing the basic introduction to Wingsurfing. It sets the foundations that enable students to take the next steps of achieving first foiling take-offs and glides.

There is no pre-requisite, but knowledge in wind-sports and/or foiling will help accelerate progression. By the end of this course the student will have a good understanding of the equipment used and recommended; how to launch and land safely as well as perform a self-rescue. They will learn how to fly and control the wing on land initially, progressing to a board without a hydrofoil.

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Equipment and set up: Using a stand-up paddle board (SUP) with a daggerboard, or beginner windsurf board with centreboard (roughly 180-240L), and a wing of 3.0-5.5m² depending on windspeed and student size.

Conditions: 8-25knots

Teaching ratio: 1:4 max

Next Steps - Improve your Wingsurfing

This introductory course is split into two parts, with sessions delivered both ashore and then afloat.

Ashore

• Introduction and Set Up of Equipment
• Parts of a Wing
• Flipping the Wing
• Flying the Wing and Safe Handling Ashore

Afloat

• Launching and Landing
• Controlling Speed
• Basic Tacking and Gybing
• Self-Rescue techniques