WindsurfingUK issue 4 July 2017 | Page 92

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. uk WIND SURFING