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"Jane and Rebecca,

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."

Adrian, Pivot Jibe student

 

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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).

 

Windsurf Rentals

SUP & Kayak Rentals

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Unlimited beginner rentals for $99 for our lesson students. See SPECIAL $99 RENTAL PASS in rental section below.

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).

 

Beginner

Advanced Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

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Beginner Windsurfing: Getting Started

  

 

2 DAY BEGINNER WINDSURFING LESSON:

$165 for 2 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).

 

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

Student to Instructor Ratio: 5:1 or better

Ages 12+

 

Call to RESERVE:

415-385-1224

info@boardsportsschool.com

Reservations & advance payment required for lessons. No cancellations or refunds.

 

 

Ages 5-12: see our Kids Camp page

Women's only classes: July 26-27 & Aug 16-17

 

Next Steps

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.

 

Unlimited beginner rentals for $99 for our lesson students. See SPECIAL $99 RENTAL PASS in rental section below.

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

Student to Instructor Ratio: 5:1 or better

Ages 12+

Ages 5-12: see our Kids Camp page

 

Call to RESERVE:

415-385-1224

info@boardsportsschool.com

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.

Unlimited beginner rentals for $99 for our lesson students. See SPECIAL $99 RENTAL PASS in rental section below.

Sun block, a towel, snacks, bottled water, and warm clothes to change into after your lesson.

Beginner Package Discount: $395

2 Day Beginner Class + 3 Advanced Beginner Lessons (Save $80)

 

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Advanced Beginner Lessons:

$90 per 2 hour group lesson

Gear & wetsuit included

Dates & Times: click here

We recommend at least 2-4 hours of practice between each lesson.

 

STEERING & STANCE:  Reinforce and refine your steering skills and your stance in higher winds and choppy water.

 

FAST TACK: Learn to confidently windsurf upwind & turn fast with sail-through fast tacks.

 

PIVOT JIBE: Learn to sail straight down wind & then pivot the board while jibing the sail.     

Intermediate Lessons:

$100 per 2 hour group lesson

Gear & wetsuit included

Dates & Times: click here

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!

 

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Advanced Lessons:

$100 per 2 hour group lesson

Gear & wetsuit included

Dates & Times: click here

We recommend confident sailing in chop and waterstarting before progressing to this advanced level.

 

HIGH WIND JIBE: Learn how to carve the board and jibe the sail in high-wind, planing conditions.

 

FREESTYLE: Backwind sailing, sail and body 360s, helicopter tacks, looping.

 

 

Private Lessons: 

All levels including beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Alternate Locations Offered.

7 days a week:  By Appt.

$90/hr

Equipment Rental Not Included

 

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Windsurf Rentals:

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!

 

Unlimited beginner rentals for $99 for our lesson students. See SPECIAL $99 RENTAL PASS below

 

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.

 

Intermediate Equipment

2 Hours: $50

4 Hours: $80

10 Hour Discount Card: $200

Wetsuit: $12

Harness: $10

 

 

SUP / KAYAK

Stand Up Paddle Board & Kayak Rentals

 

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!

 

Stand Up Paddle Board: $25  1 hour

Single Kayak: $20   1 1/2 hour

Double Kayak: $30  1 1/2 hour

Life vests included.

 

Kids Camps

We have the largest selection of kid’s windsurfing gear in the bay area.  We teach as young as 4 yrs old!

Kids Camps, Ages: 7 – 12

Equipment & wetsuit included

Weekdays: 10-1pm

Dates: visit our Kids Camps page

$150 for 2 day camp

 

Ages 13+ can join our adult classes. 
Ages 4-6 we recommend private lessons.

 

CORPORATE OUTINGS

We offer an incredible location for corporate events.

Windsurfing, Kiteboarding, Kayaking, BBQ options available within your budget

Call or email us for more information

 

GEAR

We offer kiteboarding & windsurfing gear for sale. Our gear is available for purchase in San Francisco, San Mateo & Alameda. 

Call for details 415.385.1224 or visit our gear page.

 

DIRECTIONS

Our school, rental, and gear facilities are located at Crown Beach Park in Alameda and Coyote Point Park in San Mateo. For directions, Click here.

 

ABOUT US

Read about how we got started with our school and shop.

 

CONTACT US

415-385-1224

info@boardsportsschool.com

Reservations & advance payment required for lessons. No cancellations or refunds.

 

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