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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.

    
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