After enjoying a 'Fun Sail' day or experiencing windsurfing with family and friends, many students are keen to learn to windsurf.
The 'Learn to Windsurf' programme provides a series of courses which progress participants from the basic skills to racing at the Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club, on the International One Design racing class, the Bic Techno. There’s also plenty of time for fun recreational windsurfing.
Aim: to provide the opportunity for students to 'Learn to Windsurf' and to promote regular club and recreational windsurfing.
Target Market: school students in the Bay of Plenty.
Age Range: 8 to 16.
School Years: 4 to 12.
Group Size: instructor ratio 1:6.
Duration: each course includes 8 sessions.
Availability: Summer Terms 1 & 4, midweek after school. Winter Terms 2 & 3, at the weekend and during school holidays.
Qualification: optional NCEA Credits.
Cost: per student $245.00, includes Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club membership.
Next Stage: racing with the Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club.
Further information: contact BoPSAT's Chairman, Stuart Pedersen.
Phone: 07 574 1169, mobile 021 878 882 or email: stuart.pedersen@gmail.com