Whether you’re 8 or 80, windsurfing is an exhilarating way to enjoy the water, build confidence, and learn new skills. At Oulton Broad Water Sports Centre, we offer a full programme of RYA-accredited windsurfing courses for both young people (age 8+) and adults (age 16+), catering for all levels of experience.
Our Youth Windsurfing courses are designed to be fun, safe and progressive, helping young sailors develop their skills in a structured, supportive environment. From their first time on a board to harness work, beach starts and even racing, we’ll help them every step of the way.
Our Adult Windsurfing courses provide a clear path from beginner to advanced level, with options to explore performance techniques and competitive racing. Whether you’re starting from scratch or want to refine your gybes and blasting control, we’ve got a course for you.
RYA-recognised training centre
Highly experienced, friendly instructors
Small group sizes (max 1:6)
Calm, tidal water ideal for learning
Quality equipment and a supportive learning environment
Clear progression into advanced and competitive windsurfing
With expert instruction, high-quality kit and the safe, tidal waters of Oulton Broad, OBWSC is the perfect place to start or continue your windsurfing journey.
Course viability
The viability of our courses depends on a minimum of two participants booking and the availability of our instructors. OBWSC reserves the right to cancel a course up to 7 days before the start date if either of these conditions isn’t met. In that case, we’ll offer you a full refund or the option to rearrange your course for another suitable date.
You can find more details in our Deposit and Refund Policy.
Start Windsurfing
Minimum duration: 2 days (or equivalent sessions)
Minimum age: 16 years
This is your entry point to windsurfing. You’ll learn the basic techniques, board control and how to sail to a chosen point and return in light winds — all while having plenty of fun on the water.
Intermediate Windsurfing
Minimum duration: 2 days (or equivalent sessions)
Entry requirement: Start Windsurfing or equivalent experience
This course helps you develop faster tacks, better board handling and introduces harness use and beachstarts. As you progress, you’ll also learn how to use footstraps and get planing. Training is tailored to your needs and includes both core tuition and specialist clinics.
Advanced Windsurfing (Coming Soon)
Minimum duration: 2 days (or equivalent sessions)
Entry requirement: Competent intermediate-level sailor
This stage introduces dynamic transitions, waterstarts and high-speed control. You’ll refine your blasting technique, learn to carve gybe, and start mastering footstrap and bump-and-jump skills, depending on your ability and conditions.
Stage 1
Minimum duration: 2 days (or equivalent sessions)
Minimum age: 8 years
No experience needed. This introductory course focuses on getting afloat, having fun and discovering how to control the board. By the end, you’ll be able to sail to a chosen point and return in light winds.
Stage 2
Minimum duration: 2 days (or equivalent sessions)
For those who’ve completed Stage 1 or have equivalent experience. You’ll build confidence in steering, tacking and gybing, learning to sail on all points of sail in light wind conditions.
Stage 3 (Coming Soon)
Minimum duration: 2 days (or equivalent sessions)
Designed for confident Stage 2 sailors. This course introduces harness technique and beachstarting, while improving your tacks and gybes in a wider range of conditions.
Stage 4 (Coming Soon)
Minimum duration: 2 days (or equivalent sessions)
For those who have completed Stage 3. You’ll advance your use of the harness, begin learning footstrap techniques, and demonstrate strong control while sailing in varied wind conditions.
For those who want to push their windsurfing even further, we offer a range of RYA advanced and racing modules. These sessions are ideal for young windsurfers who want to refine high-performance techniques or explore competitive racing.
Advanced Windsurfing
Minimum duration: 2 days (or equivalent sessions)
You’ll work towards confident waterstarts, carve gybes, blasting control and dynamic transitions. Suitable for competent intermediate-level sailors ready to step up their skills.
Start Racing
Minimum duration: 2 days (or equivalent sessions)
No previous racing experience required, though we recommend Stage 1 as a minimum. Learn the basics of competitive windsurfing including course layouts, starting techniques and simple tactics.
Intermediate & Advanced Racing
Minimum duration: varies by level
Build on your racing experience with deeper knowledge of rules, strategies, preparation and performance under pressure. These courses help prepare young sailors for club and national competition.
At Oulton Broad Water Sports Centre, we offer a wide range of certified training and development opportunities for all levels — from absolute beginners to aspiring instructors. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill or work towards a recognised qualification, our experienced team will support you every step of the way.
Please fill in the form below to register your interest. A member of the team will be in touch to confirm availability, answer any questions, and help you choose the right course for your needs
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