Windsurfing

Windsurfing is a surface water sport that combines elements of surfing and sailing.

An Overview of Windsurfing

It consists of a board powered by wind on a sail. Windsurfing is predominately undertaken on a non-competitive basis. Organised competition does take place at all levels across the world and typical formats for competitive windsurfing include Formula Windsurfing, speed sailing, slalom, course racing, wave sailing, superX, and freestyle.

Benefits

You're stretching, you're pulling, you're lifting things - you use your whole body so it's a great workout, and also develops balance and coordination.

Costs

A new board and rig package comes in around £1,000 but there are bargains to be had and RYA Training Centres have kit you can borrow or hire.

Adaptations and Equipment

Windsurf Board
Harness
Harness lines
Joint
Wet suit/Dry suit
Footwear
Helmet
Personal flotation device
Fin/Skeg
Travel Gear – Sail Bags, Board Bags, Car Racks
Safety gear: line, distress strobe light, whistle

Local Campaigns

Let's Get Moving: Healthy Spring!

For inspiration and opportunities to get you moving more throughout Spring!

Leicester Windsurfing and Stand Up Paddle Boarding Club

Leicester Windsurfing and Stand Up Paddle Club.

Loughborough University

Loughborough is extremely proud of its reputation for providing the best student experience. From its earliest days Loughborough University has produced research that matters, with strong links with industry, commerce and the professions.

Burton Sailing Club

We are a fun, family club providing a range of sail-related activities including training, racing, windsurfing and SUPs. Our courses are for beginners, improvers and experienced sailors of all ages. We enjoy excellent sailing facilities at Foremark Reserv

Bosworth Water Trust

https://www.bosworthwatertrust.co.uk/

Royal Yachting Association

http://www.rya.org.uk/Pages/Home.aspx