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Option 1	Option 2	Option 3	Option 4
$285	$120	$410	$285
Start Windsurfing	Private Lesson	Practical & Theory Course 1-2	tronger Winds
4hrs split	1 hour	8 hrs split	4hrs split
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Bring a friend discounts                      Gift Vouchers Available                         LEVELS - click here to find your level 

 

Option 1 Start Windsurfing – Learn to windsurf -Taster – every day year round $285 per person  ($238 if you bring a friend)

4 hrs (taught in two 2 hour sessions) is a great introduction to windsurfing and allows you to come and learn the basics out on the water.

OVERVIEW – The course is designed as a taster to windsurfing, to get you out on the water as quickly as possible under the close supervision of our qualified instructors.

OUTCOME – The course will allow the participants the freedom of windsurfing in our supervised area on completion.

PRE-REQUISITES – This is a taster course so there are no pre-requisites.

WHAT TO DO AFTERWARDS? – Continue your training with the Yachting Australia Windsurfing Scheme (Basic Skills 1, Basic Skills 2)

SYLLABUS
• 180 Turn
• Sailing position
• Sailing across the wind
• Steering
• Self rescue

• Date: Every day year round
• Time: Any
• Price: $285 per person  ($238 if you bring a friend)

GIFT VOUCHERS – We also sell gift vouchers which make great presents.

 

 

Option 2 - PRIVATE LESSONS – every day year round $120 per hour ($102 each for 2 people)

The advantage of a private lesson is that it is tailored exactly to your needs, so whether you want to learn from scratch or you are trying have a particular skill  to master, we can help you.

GIFT VOUCHERS – We also sell gift vouchers which make great presents.

 

 

 

 

 

Option 3 - Practical & Theory Course Basic skills level 1 and 2

8 hrs (taught in two 4 hour sessions) this course is designed to provide a safe introduction to windsurfing for novices.  The course will allow participants to be fully confident to enjoy the freedom of windsurfing in light winds.  By the end the aim is to sail safely around a triangle course.

OUTCOMES – You will receive a basic skills 1 certificate and have a basic understanding of windsurfing

PRE-REQUISITES – This is the starting point – there are no pre-requisites

WHERE NEXT? – Continue on to the basic skills 2 course

SYLLABUS
• Launching, starting and Landing
• Sail across the wind on both tacks (direction)
• Power control and stopping under control
• Steering
• 180 turn and tacking
• Basic rigging
• Rules of the road
• Self rescue options
• Points of sailing, the no go zone and how to sail upwind, theory behind steering
• Assessing sailing conditions

• Date:  (11-12 Sep 10)   (25-26 Sep 10)   (9-10 Oct 10)    (11-12 Dec 10)
• Time:  9.30-1.30
• Price: $410  Bring a friend discount $390 each
  
  

 

  

 

BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 2

8 hrs (taught in two 4 hour sessions) this course is designed to consolidate the experiences and knowledge gained in the basic skills 1 course.  On completion of the course you will be expected to safely sail in up to 8 knots of wind.

OUTCOMES – You will receive a basic skills 2 certificate and have will have improved windsurfing techniques

PRE-REQUISITES – Basic skills 1 or equivalent experience

WHERE NEXT? – Stronger wind course

SYLLABUS
• Recap of basic skills 1
• Launching including the beach start
• Improved stance and control of rig

• Sailing confidently around a triangle course using improved steering, correct sail and board trim
• Turning and stopping in restricted areas, improved tacking and gibing using body weight
• Rigging, including rope work
• Further rescue techniques and safety
• Theory – including meteorology, tides, equipment
• Introduction to freestyle

 

• Date:   (18-19 Sep 10)    (2-3 Oct 10)    (16-17 Oct 10)
• Time:  9.30-1.30
• Price: $410   Bring a friend discount $390 each
  
      

 

Option 4 - STRONGER WIND COURSES – every day year round $285 per person

4 hrs (taught in two 2 hour sessions) Balmoral Sailing School offers stronger wind tuition for those who want to take the next step in windsurfing.  Participants should have some experience of sailing in stronger winds and be looking to have an introduction into the harness and footstraps.

OUTCOMES – You will be capable of sailing in at least 15 knots of wind.

PRE-REQUISITES – Basic skills level 2 or equivalent

SYLLABUS
• Launching in stronger winds
• Harness – hooking in and out and stance when in
• Footstraps – getting in and out and stance when in
• Sailing on all points of sail using harness and footstraps
• Tacking and gibing in stronger winds
• Tuning equipment for the conditions
• Theory – apparent wind, railing the board
• Weather – interpretation of a weather map, high and low pressure systems
• Introduction to freestyle and shorter boards

• Date: Every day year round
• Time: Any
• Price: $285 per person  ($238 if you bring a friend)

GIFT VOUCHERS – We also sell gift vouchers which make great presents.

 

 

Staff

Stevo	Jon Boy	Roobarb

We have been renting out our equipment and teaching people to windsurf, sail and kayak since 1989. Balmoral is owned and operated by people who are passionate and knowledgeable about watersports.