Castle Semple Loch is a safe place to learn. The loch is shallow and an enclosed stretch of water. Safety cover is provided during courses and T15 sessions.
Courses for adults are run thoughout the year. These include Start Windsurfing courses for beginners, through to Clinics on specific topics following the FastFwd framework.
Clyde run a T15 club call Clyde Baracudas. They race at 4 events throughout the year. Sessions take place on Sundays 10-2pm througout the summer. Racing is for all levels of ability.
Techno 6.8 and 7.8 is the next stage on from Team 15. Clyde currently have a number of sailors who compete across the country and are part of the "RYA Scottish Windsurfing Squad".
Jim Collis provided an excellent two day coaching program for members and instructors. If you would like to see a flavour of his approach check out the following links
New for the 2011 summer season we will be running regular Windsurfing Club Nights for our members.
The aim is to get members on the water to sail in company, have some fun and pick up or share tips. A good opportunity to meet other windsurfers and improve your skills. There will be coaches / instructors on the water and the safety boat will be primed when necessary. Kit will be available for those who need it including beginners boards but also the more advanced equipment for those looking to progress.
The Club Nights will run on Thursday evenings starting on 5th May 2011. The evenings will be open to adult members at all levels as long as you have either completed a Start Windsurfing Course or can demonstrate a similar level of competence. We also want to encourage intermediate and more advance sailors to come along and take part. The aim is to kick things off around 6:00 to get on the water by 6:30 or earlier. As the compound and toilets get locked up, we will need all kit back off the water and stored by 8:30.
The format will be flexible depending on what the group wants to do on the night and the wind conditions. Light wind freestyle, blasting, cruising, developing personal sailing skills, whatever. The emphasis is on having a bit of fun on the water.
Richard has a vast collection of windsurfing photos on Flickr. This is a link to a recent set of photos taken at Lochwinnoch on May the 1st Sunrise to Sunset aimed at raising meney for cancer research.
Thanks for allowing access to your photos richard Visit Richard's site at the link below
Clyde Windsurfing Club (CWC) operate a youth (8-15) windsurfing section on a Sunday from 10am till 2pm, 24th April to September at Castle Semple Loch. The centre has changing rooms and shower facilities. We aim to allow juniors access to the sport at a very reasonable cost and to learn the basic skills of windsurfing in as safe an environment as possible.
Instructors
RYA qualified windsurfing instructor/s and dedicated safety cover with the clubs own rescue boat operated by RYA qualified personnel.All children are required to become a club members with membership for Junior £30, Family £80. Once a member the cost is £80 for all sessions (approx.20). Unfortunately if you miss a night there is no refund. Returning sailors have priority. Once we know how many places are available we will indicate this on the website. Places will be available on a first come first serve basis.
Team 15
CWC run a Team 15 club RYA T15 called the Clyde Barracudas.
Interested?
Please email
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What you get
Use of a windsurfer for the session. (Depending on equipment availability).,
RYA instruction to level 1. Understanding the equipment, up-hauling, secure position, steering to port, steering to starboard, steering to port, tacking (turning the board through the wind).
As safe an environment as possible to learn windsurfing.
The opportunity to meet like-minded juniors.
The opportunity to experience the thrill of windsurfing.
Chance to get wet and have a laugh.
Unfortunately due to equipment restrictions and the instructor to pupil ratio there are limits to how many juniors are accepted. Places will be made available at the discretion of the team
