92TRAVELWINDSURFING HOLIDAYS
So how can you make sure you get the
most fun out of your windsurfing holiday?
Amanda Van Santen, Chief Instructor, Dinghy and
Windsurfing at the RYA, explains, “People often prefer to
learn and progress their skills in warmer waters overseas
and look to continue when they are back home in the
UK. Some go on a multi-sport activity holiday that offers
windsurfing and discover they really enjoy the sport,
while others will go overseas specifically to try
windsurfing maybe even for the first time.
“There are many holiday companies out there in a
wide variety of locations who really understand what
people are looking for from their windsurfing holiday
and have developed packages to suit, from beginners
Windsurfing holidays are as brilliant for
families and groups of friends as they are for
individuals who want to hang out
Equally, if windsurfing is new territory, you might want
some calmer water to start out in.
Equipment provided
in calmer venues to adrenaline seekers in the windy
conditions offered by Vassiliki, Kos and Rhodes. As with all the companies we work with, equipment is
provided – generally the latest boards and rigs, freshly
unwrapped, providing you with the perfect chance to
try lots of different kit, and enabling you to get out in
all conditions, making the most of the time you have.
“The most important thing is really consider what you
want from your holiday and speak to the booking team
about their venues, making sure it is relevant to your
skill level and experience before you book anything. A
location may look awesome online but if you’re a
dedicated advanced sailor, who loves their bump and
jump or freestyle, yet the venue is mainly flat water you
won’t have much fun!” Most packages also include tuition, operators such as
Neilson, Ocean Elements, Minorca Sailing and Mark
Warner are all recognised by us at the RYA and
recognised RYA Training Centres. This means you know
you will get the same care, with the same high standards
of safety and quality of tuition from RYA qualified
instructors, as you would at an RYA Training Centre in the
UK. The RYA Tick Mark logo will help you find them.
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