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RYA Windsurf Intermediate Course

RYA Windsurf Intermediate Course

RYA Windsurf Intermediate Course

The RYA Intermediate Non Planing Course is a great way to improve your windsurfing skills to a level that will enable you to windsurf on the sea.
 
You will be using high performance sails with lighter weight boards to progress your skills to the next level.
 
This course will use the RYA Fastfwd Formula to improve skills and get you ready for the excitement of blasting along windsurfing.
 

Course Content Includes:

  • Beachstarts

  • Harness work

  • Faster tacking & gybing

  • Sailing in stronger winds

  • Get ready for going on the sea

  • Introduction to equipment tuning

You will :

  • Improve your turns.

  • Improve your stance.

  • Improve stance and overall windsurfing

  • Get you ready for going on the sea.

  • Have fun.

We provide :

  • All equipment, including wetsuit, board, sail and buoyancy aids.

  • Full instruction and training from an RYA trained instructor.

  • Clubhouse with hot showers, changing rooms, lockers and a great cafe

  • Perfect learning environment of Hove Lagoon.

More information:

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Course objective:

You will be able to sail on all points of sail in stronger winds, using beachstarts, faster tacks and gybes. By the end of the course you should be ready to sail on the sea in suitable conditions.

Prerequisite:

Completed the Start Windsurfing course. Should be able to sail on all points of sail in light winds. Non swimmers please advise us in advance.

Where:

Hove Lagoon, BN3 4LX

Suitable for:

Adults looking to improve windsurfing skills.

Availability:

Courses are run weekends from April to the end of October. If you cannot find a date please contact us. Private tuition is also available.

Booking:

Book online from the dates below or call 01273 42 48 42 option 2 or email us.
If you cannot find a date please contact us.
Booking terms and conditions apply and rebooking fees are charged for cancellations made with less than 4 weeks notice.

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2 x 4 hrs

Typical Price: £168

Important - Please see our COVID-19 information before booking here
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Gift vouchers

  • All gift vouchers are valid for 24 months.

  • Gift vouchers can be purchased for any amount.

  • Gift vouchers are valid for all the activities that we offer.

  • Gift vouchers can either be emailed to you or directly to the recipient.



 

 

Typical Price: £168

More Information

Please aim to arrive at the centre 20 minutes before your session starts.

We have two centres in Brighton please make sure you head to the correct one. This activity takes place at Hove Lagoon, Kingsway, Hove, East Sussex BN3 4LX.

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You may find the Journey Planning web site useful.

Cycling : We have a cycle parking area, don’t forget your lock

Car Parking : We do not have our own car park. There is parking within 150m of Hove Lagoon on Wharf Road opposite Hove Lagoon. There is metered parking on the southside of the A259 Kingsway.

There are residential roads opposite the lagoon which have small residential parking restrictions on them, please check at time of parking.

Bus : Brighton and Hove Bus company : Route 1, 1A, 6

This service travels along Church Road which is about 3 mins walk north of the seafront. Get off at the Wish Road or Brittany Court stops. This service runs from Brighton Station. If you arrive at Hove Station you need to walk directly south to Church Road where you can meet this service.

Coastliner 700 service. Stage Coach

Train : National Rail enquiries: 08457 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk

We recommend travelling to Portslade station (1 mile from us ) or Hove station (2 miles from us) Brighton station is 3 miles from us.

Coach

National Express run many routes to Brighton. Brighton coach station in near the pier which is about 3 miles from us.

What to bring
Swimwear: To wear under the wetsuit and buoyancy aid which are provided.
Towel: We have hot showers so you will need a towel to dry off at the end of the session.
Bag: To put your wet things in.
Other stuff: Suitable clothing for the weather on the day. Sunscreen, layers in case the wind gets up, anorak or waterproof jacket.
What not to bring
Valuables. We have free lockers in the changing rooms but better safe than sorry.

It’s the responsibility of all visitors to follow these guidelines. Please help us to keep our customers, staff and members of the public safe.

This information may have changed by the time your session starts so please check back.

In order for us to keep both our staff and customers safe, please adhere strictly to these rules :

  • Please do not visit Lagoon Watersports if you have Covid-19 symptoms, or have been in contact with anyone who has contracted the illness

  • Do not visit Lagoon watersports if it involves breaching the government guidelines around travelSocial distancing rules apply at all times to protect our

  • Social distancing applies to all staff and  customers based on latest government guidance.

  • The building will be open with restricted numbers allowed in. The changing rooms will be open with an extremely limited capacity and we advise. arriving at the Lagoon ready changed, or prepared to change outside using a poncho / towel.

  • Toilets open.

  • We have limited secure bag storage available at the moment. Please keep valuables to a minimum. Phones, keys etc can be left with the office. Sanitising wipes are available.

  • All activities must be pre booked and paid for online before visiting the Lagoon. That includes hire.

  • Numbers of people taking part in activities will be limited to 36 on the Lagoon , plus 12 wakeboarding and 12 on the sea. Plus a couple of bubbles of land activities in the Hove Lagoon Park area. Numbers will be restricted in the centre.

  • All equipment must be washed down with sanitiser (provided) before and after usage by the customer.

  • No equipment swapping without sanitising.

  • Customers will be required to sign a new one off online disclaimer before visiting the Lagoon for activities

  • Please do not arrive on site more than 20 minutes before your booked activity time

  • Please do not remain on site after your activity

  • The cafe will  be open for takeaways. Alcohol and outdoor seating is now available. Social distancing rules apply.

  • Please do not bring non essential spectators to the session with you as this means more people on site – A single guardian is permitted per junior.

  • Please perform well with in your capacity for all activities. We really don’t want to be calling an ambulance or rescue services.

  • Please read and adhere to any COVID-19 signage

  • If you need to contact us please do so by looking online, emailing or calling. Please do not just turn up at the Lagoon.

  • Any bookings made after march 23rd that cannot be delivered due to COVID-19 cannot be refunded. They will be rescheduled or a credit issued that will be valid for at least 24 months.

In summer 2020 we do not expect to be able to return to our previous “normal” operating. We expect some restrictions to remain in place all season. If you have any questions please ask.  Please see our COVID-19 Phased opening plan.

Last updated 03/07/2020

Water quality

The water quality in Hove Lagoon is independently tested regularly during the summer season as part of the Brighton and Hove City Councils seafront beach water quality testing. Lagoon Watersports opened in 1994, since that date the water in Hove Lagoon has passed every test.

Independent water quality test results from 2017  testing

Total Colibacteria


Faecal Colibacteria


Faecal Enterococci


  • Natural algae growth occurs in the Lagoon. This algae can look unpleasant particularly when it blows to one corner of the Lagoon. It is harmless. It is NOT blue/green algae that fresh water lakes can suffer from.

  • Sometimes there is a smell. This smell is caused by the natural process of the algae.

  • Brighton and Hove City Council treat the water with an organic substance to help suppress the algae growth.

  • The water in the Lagoon is sea water rather than fresh water which prevents some common water quality issues that lakes suffer from.

  • The Lagoon is topped up with fresh seawater every few days.

  • The Lagoon is very shallow so the sun can penetrate to the bottom.

  • There is a high level of evaporation and leakage in the Lagoon.

  • The sea water that goes into the Lagoon meets all bathing test requirements.

Changing Bookings

When you make a booking with us we assign staff and equipment to deliver the booking. That means we are unable to offer that space to anyone else.

If you cancel that space we are likely to incur a loss.  We will have already made commitments to staff and we may have turned away other bookings. We are unable to get insurance that covers us for this loss.

We therefore do not offer refunds for cancellations. If we did not do this we would have to put up our prices for everyone.

Our cancellation policy applies in all circumstances including no shows, illness, relocation, transport failure and bereavement.

Postponement by us due to Corona Virus

All bookings made after 23/03/2020 that cannot take place due to Corona Virus will be rescheduled, or a credit will be added to your account for the value of the payment made. The credit is valid for 2 years and can be used for any activities we offer including gift vouchers. No refunds will be given in any circumstances.

Course Cancellation Insurance
You can take out insurance to cover the cost of your course against cancellation though Guest First by calling 0345 90 80 101

Our Advice

  • If you pay by credit card your cancellation may be covered by your credit card provider.

  • Consider taking out course cancellation insurance.

  • Your holiday insurance may cover you for course where you stay on our boats.

Please see our full Booking Terms and Conditions

Cancellation charges
You may cancel your course/event at any time. Written notification from the Lead Name in your group is required. Cancellation will only be accepted on payment of the cancellation charges as set out below. The following cancellation fees apply :

• More than 8 weeks before course/event – loss of deposit
• Less than 8 weeks before course/event – 100% of price of course/event

At our discretion, we may allow a forfeited deposit to be used towards an alternative course/event run by us or the same course on an alternative date. In each case, such a booking will be at the price prevailing at the time of re-booking and subject to an admin charge of £25 for courses over £150 and £10 for courses under £150. In these circumstances we offer significant discounts on rebooking within 12 months.

The discount is based on how much notice was given for the booking cancellation and non discounted course rates:

• More than 4 weeks before course/event  –  90% discount on full brochure rates
• 2- 4 weeks before course/event – 75% discount on full brochure rates
• 13 days  – 72 hours before course/event –  50% discount on full brochure rates
• 72 hours or less  –  25% discount on full brochure rates

For example if you book a course worth £200 and need to change the date of that course:

4 weeks notice this will cost you an additional £20
2 weeks notice this will cost you an additional £50
3 days notice this will cost you an additional £100
24 hours notice this will cost you an additional £150

Postponement by us due to bad weather
On some occasions courses may need to be postponed due to bad weather. In these circumstances we will offer you alternative dates, no refund will be available.

On some occasions group events may need to be postponed due to bad weather. In these circumstances we will offer you alternative dates.
If you are unable or unwilling to accept these new dates then we will refund you the full cost of the course less 15%.

Testaments

Outstanding instructor with exceptional communication skills and endless patience and good humour!

H Julian

Great way to improve and learn new skills to cement them in to become 2nd nature

Jason Gibson

Thank you so much!! I loved it today and am pestering my husband until he buys me the next course for my birthday. The instructor was so positive and encouraging, please pass on my thanks,

Charlotte

Fun, exciting, a challenge, well worth it!

Sean Grace

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