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UBC Sailing Club offers a wide range of learn-to-windsurf lessons. Lessons are only available to UBC Sailing Club member. The online registration system allows you to register for membership, see 2013 lesson dates, and sign up for these lessons (additional sessions may be added on demand). Our Windsurfing FAQ section lists what you need for the lessons under Equipment. PFDs (lifejackets) are provided by the club. Note that wetsuits are mandatory from October 1 to June 1. Windsurfing Lessons Calendar HERE. Advanced Lessons Lessons Calendar HERE. Sign up for the club HERE.
L1: BEGINNER Class Size: 5 students max Cost: $65This course covers all the basics; by the end of the 8 hours, you will be windsurfing! This course is taught on wide and stable windsurfing boards geared towards entry-level windsurfers. The small class size format, means you will receive more one on one instruction that will guide you through the basics of how to adjust the sail and steer the board. Safety tips and techniques will be taught throughout the course. Instruction Hours
8 hours of instruction (four 2 hr lessons); 25% on land and 75% on water instruction. L2: INTERMEDIATE Class Size: 5 students max Cost: $55The Intermediate course is very exciting because students learn on performance windsurfing boards. You will learn how to efficiently harness the wind and how to position your weight so to have the board glide over the water. Tacking, gybing and footwork techniques will be emphasized as well. The intermediate class will also introduce harness use and beach-starting, two key techniques for windsurfing in stronger winds. After the completion of this course you will have access to a large array of performance boards and sails. Instruction Hours
6 hours of instruction (three 2 hr lessons); 20% on land and 80% on water instruction. FREESTYLE 101 Class Size: 5 students max Cost: $55If you have successfully completed your L2 lessons and are ready for the next step in your windsurfing progression, Freestyle 101 is for you. This class will teach you freestyle tricks in low wind conditions to show off to your friends! Learn how to back wind sail, heli-tack, Sail 360, duck gybe. Instruction Hours
6 hours of instruction (three 2 hr lessons); 20% on land and 80% on water instruction. HIGH WIND 101 Class Size: 3 students max Cost: $TBDIf you have successfully completed your L2 lessons and are ready for trying your skills in high wind conditions, this class is for you. This will be a one day class held in Squamish, with a focus on learning how to water start. The details of this class length, cost and schedule will be determined once the high wind season in Squamish begins. Please email
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to have your name put on a list. You will be notified when lessons are set up and you can register. STAND-UP PADDLE (SUP) ORIENTATION Cost: $15 This mandatory* orientation will familiarize you with the new SUP fleet. Topics will cover care of boards, proper transport to and from the water as wells as some basic paddling and safety tips. Following the orientation, members are approved to use SUP boards for stand-up paddling. *: Those who have completed a windsurfing lesson are not required to take an SUP orientation to use the board for stand-up paddling. Level 2 windsurfers may also use the boards for windsurfing. Instruction Hours
1 hour of instruction on land. SUP LESSONS Class Size: 1 to 2 students Cost: $40 / 2 hours Would you like to shorten the SUP learning curve? Book a private lesson with an instructor. This private course will pair 1-2 students with an instructor to cover basic SUP technique (split the course cost if there are 2 students). Email the Windsurfing Lessons Coordinator at
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to book an SUP lesson. Instruction Hours
2 hours of instruction; 10% on land and 90% on water instruction.
WINDSURFING PROFICIENCY EXAMIf you believe you are an experienced Level 2 or Level 3 windsurfer and would like to access L2 or HighWind gear without going through the lessons program, you can demonstrate your skills in a proficiency exam. Contact Maryam at
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with a list of past windsurfing experience and to arrange a proficiency exam ($0). Your skills will be assessed by an instructor, and the key will be given to you if you demonstrate the requirements. Note that an additional deposit is required to use HighWind gear.
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