RYA Wingfoil - First Flights Course

Service Description

RYA Wing Foiling Training Courses 1) First Flights* 2) Sustained Flights 3) Performance Flights *RYA Wingfoil First Flights – 1 Day Start 09.30 Finish 15.45. Max 2 people per course. Aim – Achieve short durations of “flight” across the wind, encouraging the board up & then back down under control, whilst achieving short moments of flight. 1. Foil setup, different foil tuning for more and less lift, how the foil attaches to the board, sizes. Personal safety equipment. Falling “positively” when foiling. Precautions when Foiling wrt other water users. 2. Launching, landing a board with foil 3. Riding the smaller board off the foil 4. First flights – Building speed, apply board trim to accelerate, vision, board trim to control decent. RYA Wingfoil Sustained Flights – 1 Day Start 09.30 Finish 15.45. Max 2 people per course. Aim – Maintain flight for a sustained period of time on all points of sailing, while controlling ride height and control of wing & board. 1. Application of “Vision” to stay upwind or downwind to generate speed 2. Generating power 3. Gentle board trim to control ride height 4. Foot placement to maintain a stable flat board 5. Progression – Gentle carved S turns, foil pumping. The above courses are One Day each. - Start 09.30 - Finish 15.45. Max 2 people per course. Please arrive 20 mins prior to start to allow time to Check In, confirm Health Declarations and change prior to start of the activity. Prerequisites: Youths – min 15 years old Competent Wingsurfer and able to demonstrate the skills acquired at the “Improve Your Wingsurf “l evel – Proficient Wing control and especially able to sail a Wing Board upwind in displacement mode. What to Bring: An old pair of trainers that you don’t mind getting wet Suitable clothing for standing outside in. A towel & swimwear Your own wetsuit – sorry we don’t provide these (full legs, spring/autumn 3mm+ neoprene, summer 2mm+ neoprene) Lunch & Drink (No catering on Saturdays & not every Sunday) What we provide: RYA Certificate where applicable Wingsurf & Wingfoil Equipment including Leashes Buoyancy Aid / Impact Vest Safety Helmet