WINDSURFING LESSONS!


 

General Information

 

 

Lessons are offered to Gorge Area residents aged 10-18.  Our certified instructors teach beginning and intermediate/ advanced courses.  Small class sizes, new equipment, and experienced instructors make our classes fun and safe! Classes will be held at "The Hook". The West end of Portway ave. in Hood River. Sign up at the Aquatic Center on May street.

 

 

 

 

 Your child must present a Level 4 or higher swim lesson completion card or be prepared to take a free swim test (25 meter swim and 2 minutes treading water).

 

Fees

The fee is $90 per session

Class Times

Monday thru Thursday from 1-4pm in the afternoon.  Make up no wind days are Friday.  If there is more than one no wind day it will be dry land instruction.  There will always be class on Mondays. 

 

 

 

Session Dates

Session 1: June 23-26     Session 2: June 30- July 3

Session 3: July 7-10        Session 4: July 14-17

Session 5: July 21-24       Session 6: July 28-31

Session 7: Aug 4-7           Session 8: Aug 11-14

Class Descriptions

 Morning and Afternoon classes will teach the same basic skills:

  • understanding the equipment

  • self rescues

  • points of sail

  • uphauling

  • tack and jibe

  • sailing in winds up to 10 knots

  • sailing posture

  • safety tips

  • harness use

  • sailing in winds up to 15 knots

Every student will get individualize instruction during every class, with plenty of practice time on the equipment.  Advanced students will progress to water starts.

 

 

 

 

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