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WINDSURFING  INSTRUCTION , WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND

first timers
Have a go! See if you like it!

All equipment supplied with this 1 to 2 hour sample.
COST 1 hour $25.00, 2 hours $45

 

learn to windsurf
From scratch to competent windsurfer!

This is a 6 - 10 hour course which will teach you the fundamentals during your package holidays. Included in the course are relevant sailing skills and a comprehensive theory and safety content. These courses are generally run during weekday evenings in 2 hour blocks. Completing the course with your classmates makes for plenty of fun and encouragement.
COST 6 hours  $150.00 , 10 hours $225

 

improving techniques
Now that you have got to grips with the basics but a bit frustrated at the turny around bit this is the course for you.

A full day long course that covers tacking and gybing in stronger winds, beach starts, introduction to harness and footstraps use.
COST $150 (10am to 5pm)

 

planing techniques
For the sailors who can comfortably plane in the footstraps looking to go faster and sail upwind more efficiently.

Maybe you want to come out of gybes faster and more smoothly and even looking to get airborne!
COST $150.00 (10am to 5pm)

 

the water start
Want to be able to sail longer without getting tired?

Sailing in stronger winds or choppier conditions becomes a dream once the water start is mastered.
COST $50.00 (2 hour lesson)

 

carve clinic
This is a day long course for windsurfing's most elusive maneuver.

Carve gybing is a difficult move that we can break down into simple steps. A days lesson will mean you can make good use of your practice time rather than wasting time reinforcing mistakes. This course includes full video analysis and tuition.
COST $150 (10 am to 5 pm)

 

bookings
book either by phone or calling into
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open seven days
74 Willis Street Wellington, Ph 04 499 3655 or James Barber 0n 021 388 130

 

locations
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your instructors
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level 3 RYA instructor

James has international teaching experience both in the UK and the Carribean. As owner of the boardriders windsurging school James offers a level of experience and professionalism that is new to Wellington.

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level 5 RYA

Ben also has taught in the Carribean and the UK. He is fully qualified to teach windsurfing to advanced levels.

Ben believes that learning to windsurf should be a fun and exciting experience.

 

windsurf school
The philosophy of the team at Boardriders windsurfing schools is to make learning to windsurf a fun process that will equip you with skills and knowledge to rapidly advance in this exciting sport. Our professional instructors, top of the line equipment and expert tuition will allow you to master the art of windsurfing in an incredibly short time.

ph 04 499 3655 or 021 388 130

 

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