Activity overview
This club is designed for youth sailors who have completed RYA Stage 2 (or equivalent) and want to continue improving their windsurfing skills. Each week, participants will have the chance to practice intermediate and advanced techniques, refine their tacking and gybing, and explore racing skills if desired.
The sessions are relaxed yet structured, allowing sailors to progress at their own pace while benefiting from guidance and coaching from experienced instructors. Friendly challenges and events help keep the sessions exciting and engaging, encouraging teamwork and skill development.
What to expect
- Practice and improve intermediate and advanced windsurfing skills
- Work on tacking, gybing, and other manoeuvres
- Opportunities to try racing techniques and participate in events
- Coaching and tips from experienced instructors
- All necessary windsurfing equipment provided
Prerequisites & course minimum requirements
Participants must have completed RYA Stage 2 or have equivalent windsurfing experience.
RYA Windsurfing Stage 2
This course builds on the fundamentals, helping young windsurfers develop their skills and become more confident and independent on the water.
Key information
Timings
1:30pm - 4:30pm
on Saturday afternoons
What's included
Wetsuit
Buoyancy Aid
Spray Top
Helmet
What you need to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Drinks
- Suncream
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Spare pair of closed-toe shoes to wear in the water
- Water bottle
Emma Bannister
“We build our programmes around each individual’s requirements, with consideration to their needs, aspirations and strengths. Seeing the impact that a visit to ASC Reading can have on young people is incredibly rewarding, whether they’re here for a few hours to decompress, or for a week packed with adventure and new experiences.”
Where can this take you?
After completing the Youth Improver Windsurfing Club, the following activities could be your next step:
Improver Windsurfing Week
Take your windsurfing to the next level with a week of coaching designed to refine your skills and boost your confidence on the water.
Intermediate Windsurfing Week
Take your windsurfing to the next level with a week of skills, speed, and fun on the water.
Why book with Andrew Simpson Centres?
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Top-Quality Equipment
Our fleet is well-maintained and regularly updated, ensuring you train with the best sailing gear available. -
Expert Coaching & Development
Our professional instructors follow a structured development programme, helping you progress at every level. -
Not-for-Profit Impact
Every booking supports our charitable mission to make sailing accessible to all, reinvesting in the sport and future sailors. -
Unforgettable Experience
Whether you're learning the basics or refining race tactics, you'll gain confidence, skills, and a love for the water. -
High Safety Standards
Safety is our top priority, with expertly trained staff, well-maintained equipment, and strict safety protocols in place. -
Flexible, Customised Courses
We tailor our courses to each participant, ensuring you get the most out of your time on the water. -
Low Instructor-to-Sailor Ratios
Smaller group sizes mean more personalised coaching, helping you develop skills faster and with confidence. -
Accessible for All
We offer inclusive courses designed to support individuals with Special Educational Needs (SEN), making sailing accessible to everyone.
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Please call our centres directly on 0300 124 0449 if you would like to book with childcare vouchers.