Windsurfing Intro & Lesson Combined

Prerequisite: A desire to begin learning the most fun thing you'll ever do in your life. =

Earned from class: Basic windsurfing knowledge, potentially Windsurfing Practice rating or Windsurfing Light rating (depending on skill development and weather).

This is where we all began. A general introduction to windsurfing and lesson consisting of two three hour classes. Sailing experience not necessary, but having good balance helps! Topics covered include safety, wind theory, board terminology, simulator work. In this class, students learn all the basics of understanding the wind, rigging and taking care of equipment, uphauling the sail, maneuvering the board in neutral position, sailing in a straight line, steering the board, getting upwind, and tacking. Students will be on the water provided good weather conditions.

This is a TWO-Day lesson combining Windsurfing Intro and Windsurfing Lesson. Sign up if you can attend both days.

Reading the Windsurfing Manual (through page 19) and watching 10 minutes of Windsurfing Videos prior to this lesson is helpful. Be prepared to get wet and bring suitable clothing. The first day of a Windsurfing class is always held regardless of adverse weather. (Only if interested or ambitious, all windsurfing teaching resources are at go.wisc.edu/WindsurfingLinks .)

Location: This lesson will meet under the yellow canopy next to the lake lab. If you are unable to find your instructor, or if there is inclement weather, please check in with the Outdoor UW Office.

Find out more about the Hoofer Windsurfing fleet here.

Post-Lesson Resources:

Instructor Evaluation Form

Incident & Accident Reporting