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Introduction to Windsurfing

 Introduction to windsurfing at Yorkshire Dales SC 

YDSC is simply the best windsurfing venue in the area. It's very BIG and being at 1000' (300m) altitude, the wind is nearly always blowing a good force or two stronger than elsewhere.

Windsurfer jumps

In almost all wind directions the potential for straight line blasting and fun manoeuvres is huge, and in all directions but a straight southerly, the winds are usually clean and steady. In a strong westerly, there's a superb 1 mile stretch of water upwind which allows some significant waves to build up for easy jumping. Loops and all manner of aerial trickery have been a regular feature from some of our experts!

The less daring have great fun chop-hopping, riding the swells and just blasting. In gentler conditions there's plenty of room for beginners and intermediates to get going or practice their skills and there's always the wonderful scenery to admire.

Access is easy with plenty of room for parking and rigging near the water, we even have a dedicated launching ramp / walkway for windsurfers! Grimwith is a safe venue, with an escort boat on the water most weekends. At most other times club members (but not day visitors) can 'buddy sail'. So whenever there's wind someone will probably be out there. Join us and it could be you!

  • Around 400 acres of superb water
  • 1000' (300m) altitude so higher than usual wind speeds
  • Steady and clean winds from most directions (anything except Southerly)
  • Great for blasting, chop hopping and pure fun! 
  • Windsurfing visitors always welcome.

We run RYA windsurfing courses for all levels.  See the What's on section below for more info.

The club owns a few modern boards and rigs which are available for use by members. (Non members should enquire if interested in loan equipment).

Our Windsurfing Development Plan will give you a good feel for the direction that windsurfing at YDSC is going.  You can access it via the link in the Main Menu.

For more information, contact Rob Howard

See you on the water!

Latest News

Dahab Trip - June 2011

After the HUGE success of the February/ March Dahab trip, club members and guests are invited to a return trip to sunnier and windier climes in Dahab, Egypt.  This place rocks as a family windsurfing location and equipment, instruction and accomodation are top notch.

Exact dates are 12-19 June. We are travelling with Neilson and places are going fast!  Please email for details. 

What's on? 

2011 YDSC Windsurfing Calendar 

There is loads going on in 2011/12 and we want you to be part of it.  You can find the very latest YDSC Windsurfing Calendar in the Discussion Forum under Windsurfing Chat.

With trips to the coast, trips abroad, coaching sessions and demo days, there really is something for everyone.

Come and join us!  

 

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