Thanks you guys for
a totally fun weekend. Your whole program is great. Both of us are
hooked."
Jim, Kiteboarding
student
Marley, Windsurfing
student
"I was
very happy [with the beginner windsurfing class]. This was a very
effective lesson - very detailed, good communication, very deliberate. I
was impressed."
Jill, Windsurfing student
"I had such an awesome time last
weekend. Flying in the wind for so long and only on my second day! Thank
you. All I think and dream about is windsurfing now. You really
know how to teach! This is better than sailing on a Hobie Cat 16 on the
bay!!"
Maria,
Windsurfing student
"[Our instructor] created a
comfortable atmosphere in which learning and making mistakes was fun.
The on-the-water feedback was excellent as was the simulator. The
lesson was outstanding."
LessonsMARCH - SEPTEMBER ONLY
As of fall of
2009 we are closed for windsurfing lessons due to lack of consistent
wind. We will
reopen for lessons in the Spring (March).
Boardsports School enjoys exclusive
teaching rights at 2 of the best beach locations in the Bay Area
- Crown Beach Alameda and Coyote Point Park in San Mateo. We
have side on shore winds, long sandy beaches, and shallow warm
water. Learn at these two ideal beginner and intermediate
locations where you will come back to practice on your own.
We also offer a full retail shop and can outfit you with all the gear to get you
started.
We have many instructors working with us and
are always hiring new ones! Our instructors are
certified by US Sailing
(Windsurfing Certification).
WINDSURFING
LESSONS
MARCH - SEPTEMBER
ONLY As
of fall of 2009 we are closed for windsurfing lessons due to
lack of consistent wind. We will reopen for lessons in the Spring
(March).
MARCH - SEPTEMBER ONLY
As of fall of
2009 we are closed for windsurfing lessons due to lack of consistent
wind. We will
reopen for lessons in the Spring (March).
Gear & wetsuit
Included
Location:
Alameda or San Mateo*
Every
Sat & Sun in Alameda, 10-1pm: Mar-Sept
Every Sat & Sun in
San Mateo, 10-12pm: Mar-Sept
Day 1: Wind & Equipment Terms, Getting on the Board, Sailing Out, Turning
Around
Day 2:
Steering, High-wind Stance, Safety
&
Right of Way Rules
After you
take our 2 day beginner lesson, you can rent gear at any beginner
friendly site (including ours of course). See
rental info for more details.
Take our
2 day beginner lesson and
receive a $200 gear
discount! See our
gear page for
more details.
Sun block, a towel, snacks, bottled
water, and warm clothes to change into after your lesson.
1 DAY BEGINNER WINDSURFING LESSON:
$139 for 1 day lesson*
MARCH - SEPTEMBER ONLY
As of fall of
2009 we are closed for windsurfing lessons due to lack of consistent
wind. We will
reopen for lessons in the Spring (March).
*Includes additional 2
hour free practice
session
Gear & wetsuit
Included
Location:
Alameda or San Mateo*
Every
Sat & Sun in Alameda, 10am-12pm, October
Every Sat & Sun in
San Mateo,
10am-12pm, October
Topics Covered: Wind & Equipment Terms, Getting on the Board, Sailing Out, Turning
Around, Safety, Right of Way
Reservations & advance payment required for
lessons. No cancellations or refunds.
Next
Steps
After you
take our 1 day beginner lesson, you can rent gear at any beginner
friendly site (including ours of course). See
rental info for more details.
We recommend confident sailing in moderate winds and chop before
progressing to this intermediate level.
HARNESS: Learn to use
the harness instead of tiring out your arms. Hook into your
rig and go fast!Upon completion, you will receive a 10%
discount on the purchase of a harness
BEACHSTART: Learn to position the
board using just the sail and mast so that you can simply
step onto the board and sail away. No more initial
uphauling. This course is the precursor to the Waterstart
lesson.
WATERSTART: Restart
while in deep water by flying the sail and having it pull
you up onto the board. No more uphauling!
We carry a full range of beginner,
intermediate & advanced windsurf rentals
for adults and children. Our equipment
includes Naish, Bic, Hifly, Mistral,
Loft Sails, and Hot Sails
Maui. We have sail sizes from .8 up to
7.5 and board sizes from 78 to 240
liters.
Naish,
Hot Sails Maui, Starboard, Quatro, Tabou, North, & Bic Demo Center - Try Before you buy!
Beginner
Equipment
2 Hours:
$35
4 Hours:
$55
10 Hour Discount Card: $140
Wetsuit: $12
Beginner
Lesson Student SPECIAL $99 RENTAL PASS:
If you take either our 2 day beginner lesson, you are eligible for our
SPECIAL $99 RENTAL PASS:
This pass gives you unlimited 2 hour
beginner gear rentals* for 30 days after your beginner
class.
On Saturdays
and Sundays the pass is restricted from 1pm-3pm (12:30pm
check in to reserve gear).
The $99 RENTAL PASS must be
purchased on the day you finish your beginner lesson.
*gear
rentals do not include wetsuit rental. Wetsuits are
available for rent for $12 or you can purchase a new or used
wetsuit from us.
No reservations needed, first come first serve. Our
kayaks are easy sit a top and sit in kayaks and do not
require instruction. All you need to know is how to
swim!