The RYA Intermediate Non-Planing Course is designed to help you take your windsurfing skills to the next level. This course will prepare you to confidently windsurf in stronger winds and on the sea, using higher performance sails and lighter boards. With the RYA Fastfwd Formula, you’ll improve your technique and gain the skills necessary for more advanced windsurfing, including faster tacks, gybes, and harness work.
The RYA Windsurf Intermediate Course focuses on essential techniques to help you progress towards windsurfing in stronger winds and prepare you for sea conditions. You'll be taught how to tune your equipment for optimal performance and practise using high-performance gear in a supportive learning environment.
Course content includes:
All lessons take place at Hove Lagoon, a sheltered body of seawater just minutes from Brighton’s seafront. The calm waters of the lagoon make it an ideal setting for practising intermediate windsurfing skills in a controlled environment before progressing to the sea.
This course is suitable for participants who have already completed the RYA Start Windsurfing Course and are comfortable sailing on all points of sail in light winds. If you're a non-swimmer, please inform us in advance so we can make necessary safety arrangements.
At Hove Lagoon, we provide a top-notch windsurfing experience for those looking to improve their skills. Our RYA-certified instructors offer expert coaching tailored to your level, ensuring that you progress in a fun and supportive environment. The calm waters of Hove Lagoon provide the perfect place to practise intermediate techniques before venturing out to sea. With high-quality equipment, excellent facilities, and a focus on safety, we are the ideal choice for advancing your windsurfing skills.
Book your RYA Windsurf Intermediate Course today and get ready to take your windsurfing skills to the sea!
We are located at Hove Lagoon. You will be sent the full address and postcode upon booking, but here is a guide to finding us:
What to bring:
What not to bring:
The course is designed for windsurfers who have completed the RYA Start Windsurfing Course and want to improve their skills for stronger winds and sea conditions. You should already be able to sail on all points of sail in light winds.
You’ll learn key skills to progress your windsurfing, including:
You must have completed the RYA Start Windsurfing Course and should be comfortable sailing on all points of sail in light winds. If you're a non-swimmer, please inform us in advance, and we can make necessary safety adjustments.
Yes, by the end of the course, you should have the confidence and skills needed to windsurf on the sea in suitable conditions. The course is designed to prepare you for stronger winds and open water environments.
We operate in most weather conditions, but if there are extreme winds or lightning, we may need to cancel the session for safety reasons. If this happens, we will reschedule your session at no extra cost.
We offer full on-site facilities at Hove Lagoon, including changing rooms, hot showers, and lockers. There’s also a café on-site where you can grab snacks or drinks after your session. The centre is accessible for disabled participants.
Yes, the water at Hove Lagoon is regularly tested by Brighton and Hove City Council during the summer season. While natural algae growth can occur, it’s harmless and managed with organic treatments. The lagoon is replenished with fresh seawater every few days to ensure it meets all bathing water quality standards.
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