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.
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| May 30 - Jun 2 |
Toledo Regatta |
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Nationals Regatta |
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Grosse Pt Regatta |
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Gary H. (2 lesson) |
Demo MBSP |
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