Windsurfing Lessons

Start windsurfing the right way with a lesson from a certified US Sailing Windsurfing Instructor. The myth of windsurfing is that it takes strong upper body strength, this is not true as technique and finesse are the secrets of windsurfing. Simply put anyone can learn to windsurf and we can get you started safely and quickly.

The waters are usually more than warm enough for lessons without a wetsuit starting Memorial Day weekend here on the North Coast. To schedule just contact us a few days ahead of time after checking the extended weather forecast. To check for open dates see the calendar below. We instruct using US Sailing's "Start Windsurfing Right" format. By using a windsurfing simulator on land you'll quickly learn how to uphaul, do a 180 turn and much more in just a few minutes. While on the water we coach from a kayak and will have you sailing on all points of wind by the end of the second hour. The last hour students free sail and work on perfecting their new found sailing skills.

Lesson Dates & Times:
Time slots, usually 11:00 and 2:00 from mid-May to mid-Sept, (when water temperature is over 62).

Location:
Lessons usually given at the inland swimming lake at Maumee Bay State Park by Lot #1. This is a great location, campgroud, hotel, a nice private sand beach, great parking and rest room facilities, a safe enclosed area free of power craft and waves. Google map directions below also here is a jpg image map.

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Qualifications:
1. You must be able to swim, at least 50 yards without aid of life jacket.
2. You must not have any history of or current medical conditions that make windsurfing unsafe for you.
3. Sorry we don't have equipment for adults over 250lbs or children.
4. A desire to have fun and learn something new.

Cost Level I lesson:
one person, $90 for 3 hour lesson (includes equipment - one board)
two persons, $100 for 3 hour lesson (includes equipment - two boards)

How to dress and prepare for lessons:
1. You will be out in the elements for approximately four hours so a hat, high SPF sun lotion, appropriate jacket/top/towel for warming on shore are suggested. Also bring cold drinks and water. Please arrive half hour before schedule time. There is a bathhouse a short walk away where one can change into swimsuit.
2. We furnish adjustable adult size PDF's but you may use your own.
3. We furnish windsurfing booties(footwear), barefoot or hard sole shoes are not allowed.

Learn more before:
Please check out my How to Get Started Windsurfing DVD. It's content is geered for those thinking about entering into the sport of windsurfing.

We highly recommend anyone interested in learning to windsurf purchase and study the "Start Windsurfing Right" student text book. More information on this 150 page guide is found in our online catalog in the Video and Books section. Also we usually have copies available at lessons.

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Also available online is http://www.windsurfing.sailingcourse.com/ an US Sailing supported site that includes images and video which coincide with material in the book.

 

Lesson Calendar

Dates shown below with open time slots are available and those with a name in it or other event are filled. You can contact us just a couple days ahead of time to set up a lesson time. E-mail or phone 419-290-1269, leave name, return phone #, and day and time(11:00 or 2:00) slots, that you are interested in.

 

2008 dates available	11:00 am time slot	2:00 pm time slot
May 24 Sat
May 25 Sun
May 26
May 27
May 28
May 29
May 30 - Jun 2	Toledo Regatta	Regatta
Jun 3 Tue
Jun 4 Wed
Jun 5 Thur
Jun 6 Fri
Jun 7 Sat
Jun 8 - 17th	Nationals Regatta	Regatta
Jun 18 Wed
Jun 19 Thur
Jun 20 Fri
Jun 21 Sat	Grosse Pt Regatta	Regatta
Jun 22 Sun	Gary H. (2 lesson)	Demo MBSP
Jun 23 Mon
Jun 24 Tue
Jun 25 Wed
Jun 26 Thu
Jun 27 Fri
Jun 28 Sat
Jun 29 Sun
Jun 30 Mon
Jul 1 Tue
ending in September

 

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