Start Windsurfing

Course Dates & Times
TBC, 2026
Start Time: 1300hrs
Finish Time: 1630hrs

COST: MEMBERS $328.50 | NON MEMBERS $365.00
**RQYS Members please email Academy for Member discount**

Course Overview

Ready to glide across the water? 🌊

Start Windsurfing is the perfect introduction to this fun and dynamic sport. You’ll learn the essential skills needed to safely get up on the board, control your sail, and start moving with the wind — all in a supportive and beginner-friendly environment.

With a focus on balance, control, and confidence, this course will have you experiencing the thrill of windsurfing from your very first session.

Who is this course for?

Perfect for complete beginners looking to try something new and exciting.

No prior experience is needed — just a willingness to get in the water and give it a go! All equipment is provided by our accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Prerequisites

• Water confident

• 12 - 17 Years of Age

What to Bring

• Swimwear or quick-dry clothing

• Towel & change of clothes

• Hat, sunscreen & water bottle

• Wetsuit (optional – depending on weather)

Course Outcome

By the end of the course, you’ll receive your Australian Sailing Start Windsurfing completion certificate.

You’ll walk away with the skills and confidence to continue building your windsurfing ability and enjoying time on the water.

New to Sailing? If you would like to do this course and are new to sailing, click REGISTER and look for the SIGN UP button on the next page to create an Australian Sailing profile.

 

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Course Overview
Your windsurfing journey starts here as you learn the essential skills to enable you to safely windsurf with assistance in a safe and supportive environment.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin windsurfing. All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Windsurfing completion certificate. 

 

We recognise that some of our course participants are completing the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and may be using sailing and/or club membership to complete one or more sections of The Award. To learn more, click here.