Beginner
Boardsports Beginner Windsurf Lesson at Crown Beach Alameda
BEGINNER WINDSURFING:
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 of the gear including board, sail, mast, boom, accessories, and wetsuit.
We have many instructors working with us and are always hiring new ones! Our instructors are certified by US Sailing (Windsurfing Certification Program).
Beginner Windsurfing: Getting Started
2 DAY BEGINNER WINDSURFING LESSON:
April - September 2 Day Lesson (wind season in SF Bay Area)
$165 for 2 day group lesson (March-September. In October, only the 1 day class is offered - Alameda Only)
Gear & wetsuit Included
Every Sat & Sun in Alameda or San Mateo, 10-1pm (March-September)
(If 3 or fewer people sign up, the class time may be shorter)
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+
See our Gear page for new & closeout gear, descriptions, and prices.
Call to RESERVE: 415-385-1224
info@boardsportsschool.com
Ages 5-12: see our Kids Camp page
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.
What To Bring
Sun block, a towel, snacks, bottled water, and warm clothes to change into after your lesson.
1 DAY BEGINNER WINDSURFING LESSON:
April - September 1 Day Lesson (wind season in SF Bay Area)
$139 for 1 day group lesson*
*Includes additional 2 hour free practice session
Gear & wetsuit Included
Every Sat or Sunday in Alameda and San Mateo, 10am-1pm
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 or email 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.
What To Bring
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)
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: This class is for graduates of the beginner windsurfing lesson. By the end of this class you will have the skills to sail exactly where you want to go. Refine your steering so that you can comfortably sail to any point, upwind, downwind or cross wind. Special emphasis will be placed on correcting and refining your stance so that you can comfortably handle higher winds and progress to your next level of windsurfing.
FAST TACK: By the end of this lesson, you not longer need to do a basic beginner turn, but you will be able to “sail through” your upwind turns! This class also reinforces upwind and downwind sailing.
PIVOT JIBE: By then end of this lesson, you will be able to steer and sail straight downwind, pivot your hips and jibe the board. No more stepping around the front of your board! You will be able to turn downwind, flip the sail and voila!
Call to RESERVE: 415-385-1224
info@boardsportsschool.com
Reservations & advance payment required for lessons. No cancellations or refunds.
PRIVATE WINDSURFING LESSONS:
1 on 1 private lesson:
$90/hr plus gear rental
2 person semi-private lesson:
$70/hr per person plus gear rental
We recommend at least 2-4 hours of practice between each lesson.
FIRST BEGINNER LESSON: In 2 hours we will have you getting on board, lifting up sail, sailing, turning around, and basic steering.
STEERING & STANCE: This class is for graduates of the beginner windsurfing lesson. By the end of this class you will have the skills to sail exactly where you want to go. Refine your steering so that you can comfortably sail to any point, upwind, downwind or cross wind. Special emphasis will be placed on correcting and refining your stance so that you can comfortably handle higher winds and progress to your next level of windsurfing.
FAST TACK: By the end of this lesson, you not longer need to do a basic beginner turn, but you will be able to “sail through” your upwind turns! This class also reinforces upwind and downwind sailing.
PIVOT JIBE: By then end of this lesson, you will be able to steer and sail straight downwind, pivot your hips and jibe the board. No more stepping around the front of your board! You will be able to turn downwind, flip the sail and voila!
Call to RESERVE: 415-385-1224
info@boardsportsschool.com
Reservations & advance payment required for lessons. No cancellations or refunds.
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