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:
$165 for 2 day group lesson
Gear & wetsuit Included
Location: Alameda or San Mateo*
Every Sat & Sun in Alameda, 10-1pm
Every Sat & Sun in San Mateo, 10-12pm
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 or Sign Up and Pay Online Below: 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.
What To Bring
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 group lesson*
*Includes additional 2 hour free practice session
Gear & wetsuit Included
Location: Alameda or San Mateo*
Every Sat in Alameda, 10am-12pm
Every Sat in San Mateo, 10am-12pm
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 or SIGN UP AND PAY ONLINE BELOW:
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: 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.
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 (gear rental not included)
2 person semi-private lesson:
$70/hr per person (gear rental not included)
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.
Call to RESERVE: 415-385-1224
info@boardsportsschool.com
Reservations & advance payment required for lessons. No cancellations or refunds.
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