What To Expect During Your First Windsurfing Lesson

There's no need to be nervous about your first lesson with North Beach Windsurfing. Here's a quick sneak peek into one of our group beginner windsurfing lessons. We don't just throw you in the deep end. Our instructors demonstrate everything on land and when you're ready, it's your turn. Once you've aced the on-land simulations it's time to hit the water and put what you just learned into practice. Our instructors are there with you every step of the way, and sometimes they even hitch a ride on your board with you and help explain sail handling. By the end of the lesson you are sailing around by yourself.
What you'll learn:
-Safety
-Uphauling your sail
-Proper sailing position
-How to turn around (tack vs. jibe)
-How to go fast and slow down (sheeting in and out)
-The wind clock (you can't sail directly into the wind)

All of our teaching locations are shallow, flat water locations to give you the best experience. You don't need to be incredibly fit, strong or young to windsurf. We've taught people from 8 to 89 years old from all athletic backgrounds. It's such a fun way to spend a couple hours, and who knows, maybe you'll get hooked like we did.
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