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Development - Learn to Windsurf
BC Sailing offers CYA Learn to Windsurf courses through member clubs and schools. Standards consist of three levels designed to teach safe windsurfing in a consistent progression.
Novice "Rental Safe" |
Covers sailing techniques in up to six knots, rescuse techniques and safety, as well as the basics of sailing theory. |
Intermediate |
Covers sailing in up to 12 knots of wind on a long boat. Subject matter mastered includes local hazards and the safety list. Students are able to sail a windsurfer on all points of sail at this stage. |
Advanced |
Covers high wind windsurfing techniques including water starts, use of the harness and footstraps and carved gybes. |
Instructional courses meeting the Learn to Windsurf standards are available through member schools.