Windsurfing - Lessons
Windsurfing is easier than you think. With a certified instructor on hand and suitable beginner material you can learn how to windsurf in just a few hours.
In our Center 1 in Riviera Plaza Abu Soma, we offer windsurfing courses for all levels, both children and adults.
The beginner area in front of our Center, with a shallow flat water, guarantees fast learning.
We offer our courses as hour packages or individual classes at attractive prices. So we can respond to your individual goals and pace.
Our Center holds a VDWS licence (Verband Deutscher Wassersport Schulen), i.e. we teach with VDWS guidelines and with certified instructors only.
After you completed your course (minimum 12 hours) you can get your VDWS license, which certifies your skill level according to VDWS training program. With this card you can go to other surf centers around the world and show what you have already learned.
In our Center 1 in Riviera Plaza Abu Soma, we offer windsurfing courses for all levels, both children and adults.
The beginner area in front of our Center, with a shallow flat water, guarantees fast learning.
We offer our courses as hour packages or individual classes at attractive prices. So we can respond to your individual goals and pace.
Our Center holds a VDWS licence (Verband Deutscher Wassersport Schulen), i.e. we teach with VDWS guidelines and with certified instructors only.
After you completed your course (minimum 12 hours) you can get your VDWS license, which certifies your skill level according to VDWS training program. With this card you can go to other surf centers around the world and show what you have already learned.
Hour Packages:
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... as a taster course, or a short refresher after a long break If you want to take a quick look at this fascinating sport, or you need some assistance after a long break, the 2-hour package is perfect for you. After these 2 hours you have the option to upgrade to the 6h- or 12h-package. |
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... as a basic course for beginners, intermediate, or as a refresher course
Want to learn how to windsurf from scratch? You have already completed a basic course, but you are still not confident enough to practise on you own? Or it's quit a while ago since you practise last time, and you want to have good support to start again? Then the 6-hour package is perfect for you. |
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... as an extended beginner or intermediate course You want to go the whole hog and efficiently spend your time and money in the fascinating world of windsurfing? Then the 12 hour package is your option. Even as a total beginner, this 12-hour course will teach you all the basics, so that after the course you can practice independently on your own. |
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... for efficient achievement of individual objectives You want to achieve your individual learning goals quickly and efficiently? Then you can exclusively book your instructor by hour. That guarantees fast success at every skill level. |
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... to practice with supervision by qualified person You have completed your basic windsurf training and have all the basic skills to practice on you own. But you still want to have an instructor on hand to watch you in practice and give you feedback and useful tips. Then you can book our supervision service - as a single lesson or as an hourly package. |
Typical Training-Scenarios:
| Taster Course: | |
| You are not you sure if windsurfing the right sport for you? No problem! We'll help you find that out. In 2 hours we teach you the basics in theory and practice: | |
| - The basics of windsurfing - Assess wind and wind direction - Handling of board and sail - Surf in both directions - Perform first maneuvers |
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| Beginner Course: | |
| In the beginner course you will learn the theory and practice to know all the essential elements of windsurfing. These are: |
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| - Wind and wind directions - Set-up and handling of board and sail (rigg) - Raising up the sail, basic position, starting - Steering, surfing in different directions - Tacking, emergency stop, going windward - Possibly the first jibes in light wind |
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| Intermediate Course: | |
| In moderate wind condition you can surf in both directions, you can turn and tack, and you can return to the starting point. But to be a real windsurfer you need more, e.g.: | |
| - Choosing the right size of board and sail, - Moving windward and leeward on purpose in both directions - Secure tacking and jibing - also in stronger winds - Evasive action - Use of harness and foot straps for planing - Beach-start |
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| Advanced Course: | |
| No matter what personal goals you have set for your holiday. We will help you to achieve them. You can learn how to: | |
| - improve your techniques for sail and board control - use harness and foot straps to best effect - optimize your water start - perform stylish turns and jibes - make jumps - and more.... |
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Your VDWS Licence...
...you can get in our school.
Exercise on the beach
Beginner lesson in shallow water
Equipment for fast learning
