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Build on your first session and start sailing with more control and confidence in Mariehamn. This progression lesson helps turn early attempts into consistent, enjoyable windsurfing.
This session focuses on building consistency and control after your first lesson. You’ll spend less time resetting and more time actually sailing, allowing you to develop a more natural feel for the board and sail.
After a short recap, you’ll head straight onto the water where the focus is on repetition and refinement. Instructors provide ongoing feedback, helping you adjust your stance, sail angle, and movement so that sailing becomes more stable and predictable.
As the session progresses, you’ll begin linking movements together more smoothly and extending your runs. Many participants reach the point where they can relax into the session, feeling more in control of direction and speed rather than reacting to the board.
The session takes place in Mariehamn, on the sheltered waters of Slemmern. These calm conditions make it easier to practise consistently and build confidence without unnecessary challenges.
You’ll meet at Sjökvarteret in the eastern harbour (Östra Hamnen), with storage located between the waterfront and the beach volleyball field. The setup provides direct access to the water and a practical base for progression sessions.
Participants should have completed a beginner Day 1 session or have equivalent experience. You should be able to stand on the board, pull up the sail, and sail short distances in light wind.
You should also be comfortable in the water and able to swim while wearing a buoyancy aid. A moderate level of fitness is recommended due to the active nature of the session.
The sheltered conditions in Mariehamn allow you to focus on technique and progression without being limited by challenging water conditions. This makes it easier to build consistency and confidence quickly.
With a structured progression system and adaptable equipment, this session helps you move forward efficiently. The focus on repetition and feedback ensures you develop real control on the water.
This session is for participants who have already completed a beginner lesson or have similar experience.
You should be able to stand on the board and sail short distances.
Most participants see a significant improvement in balance, control, and confidence.
You’ll spend more time sailing and less time resetting.
Yes, one of the main goals is to extend your runs and improve consistency.
You’ll begin linking movements together more smoothly.
The first lesson introduces the basics, while this session focuses on refining and applying them.
You’ll progress from basic control to more confident sailing.
The sheltered waters of Slemmern provide calm and controlled conditions.
This makes it ideal for practising and improving technique.
You should bring swimwear to wear under the wetsuit and a towel.
Warm clothing for after the session is also recommended.
It is slightly more active than the first session, but still manageable for most people.
Improved technique often makes it feel easier.
Yes, repeating sessions at this level is very beneficial.
It helps reinforce technique and build consistency.
You’ll use equipment suited to your level and the conditions.
This ensures you are always working with appropriate gear.
After this, you can progress to more advanced sessions focusing on speed, planing, and stronger wind conditions.
This session prepares you for that next step.
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