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Windsurfing

INTRODUCTION

windsurfingExperience the exhilaration of windsurfing. This introductory activity will teach you the basics of boardsailing on the beautiful Otago Harbour.

Specific skills taught are: sailing theory, safety issues and basic sailing techniques of uphauling, 180 degree turns, sailing and steering.

This activity will involve both theory and practical sessions on the water. All participants must have a good level of confidence in the water.

DATE

401

Saturday 20 November

9.30am - 2.30pm

If there is uncertainty about the weather conditions, phone Watercooled Sports ph 4792206 from 8.45am. If the weather is unsuitable, the alternative date will be the following day at the same time.

WHAT IS PROVIDED & WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

All windsurfing gear, wetsuits and booties are provided.

Please have a fitting for your wetsuit and booties at the Unipol Recreation Centre when you enrol for the course. You will need to collect your wetsuit and booties before the activity.

Please bring a change of warm clothes, swimsuit, towel, wetsuit, and booties. A shower is available for your use at Watercooled Sports. You may wish to bring your lunch/a snack and hot/cold drinks to enjoy at the water's edge after the session finishes.

No transport is provided, please make your own arrangements to get to Watercooled Sports.

GROUP SIZE

5

TUTORS

Watercooled Sports instructors

VENUE

Watercooled Sports, 9 Kitchener St, Dunedin

COST

Students $90, Staff $110, Public $125

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY

"Excellent beginners course"

"Now I feel pretty confident I can go and windsurf by myself"

 

Last Updated: 16 June, 2010