The UKWA is an organisation for competitive windsurfing, but for those looking to learn for the first time:

Learning

Your best bet is do a "level one" course with an RYA centre, then practise for a bit at the centre trying their hire kit out for a couple of times.

One such venue is Lagoon Watersports, on the South coast a few miles from the centre of Brighton and Hove where the UKWA hold the British Open Championships.

Lagoon Watersports offer RYA courses and lessons on a shallow enclosed lagoon and the sea. They have a massive range of equipment to choose from, using the very latest boards and rigs to give you the best tools to learn, practice and enjoy the sport.

Courses and Lessons

Learn to windsurf ADULT
Adult Private lessons
Adult RYA Level 1 courses
Start Windsurfing RYA Level 1 and 2 package

Learn to windsurf KIDS

Kids Private Lessons
Kids RYA Level 1 courses
Kids RYA Start Windsurfing package
Kids activity Weeks

Gift Vouchers

Lagoon Watersports offer all their courses and lessons available in Gift Voucher format, and come with a Windsurfing DVD displaying the beginners courses at Lagoon Watersports.

The RYA is the governing body for all Windsurf schools, and oversees the general running and safety of all centres. If you are unable to get to the south coast then please visit RYA web site for local centres.