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Recreational Board Sailing (Windsurfing)
Are you interested in learning how to board sail (windsurf)? Do you have an old board at the cottage or in the garage that you want to dust off and get in the water? Do your friends and family want to get in the water and have some fun? Board Sailing is right for you.
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Sailing Recommended courses:
(Click on the Course Logos for a Description of Each Course)
The CYA Learn to Windsurf standards consist of three levels designed to teach safe windsurfing in a consistent progression.
Novice Level windsurfing covers sailing techniques in up to six knots, rescue techniques and safety as well as the basics of sailing theory.
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Intermediate Level windsurfing covers sailing in up to 12 knots of wind on a long board. 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.
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Advanced Level windsurfing covers high wind windsurfing techniques including water starts, use of the harness and foot straps and carved gybes.
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