Windsurfing Lessons
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Ever wanted to try windsurfing?
Can you picture yourself skimming effortlessly across a sparkling summer ocean?
Why not let the dream become a reality.
Windsurfing really is pure exhilaration … and who better to introduce you to this amazing experience than Australia’s premier windsurfing school.
SBHQ has been serving windsurfers since 1979, having been involved in the sport at every level.
We were the ones who started the peak body for the sport in this state, Windsurfing Victoria.
Courses
LEVEL 01
BEGINNERS
6 hour course
[2 x 3 hours]
Equipment , vest and wetsuit included.
Maximum class size is 5, minimum is 2.
Course runs from 10.00am – 1.00pm.
This comprehensive introductory program is specially designed for newcomers to the sport . Emphasis is on teaching you in the safest , quickest, most enjoyable way possible.
We start with an instructional DVD to familiarise you with the basics followed by your Instructor demonstrating how to get underway.
Then its onto the water together with your Instructor to learn the various manoeuvres .
We guarantee that you will be windsurfing competently and confidently by the end of the course .
Syllabus
· Wind theory
· Steering and turning
· Getting underway
· Rigging techniques
· Rules of the road
· Equipment recommendations
1.5 Hour
Introductory lesson
This lesson will give you a thorough introduction to the sport.
A discussion on wind theory is followed by your Instructor demonstrating how to get underway.
Then its onto steering and turning … gaining more and more confidence as you go.
LEVEL 02
INTERMEDIATE
1.5 hour lesson
Either private or with a friend
Equipment , vest and wetsuit included.
This session covers some of the more advanced techniques that will prepare you for the transition to short board sailing.
Remember , enjoy each and every step along the way by choosing from these techniques …
Syllabus
· Beach starts
· Sailing upwind / downwind
· Quick tacks
· Gybing
· Improved stance
· Harness / footstrap use
LEVEL 03
WATERSTARTING
Waterstarting is an exhilarating , labour saving technique that is essential for progressing to a short board …be it for sailing in the Bay or in the surf .
Before you can confidently graduate to gybing it is very important that you learn to waterstart.
Syllabus
· The dynamics explained
· Beach simulation
· Board and rig positioning
· Lift off techniques
LEVEL 04
CARVE GYBING
Undoubtedly the most thrilling manoeuvre of them all!
You will have already learned more basic gybes by now , but CARVE gybing is the breakthrough move that allows you to rise to a whole new level of enjoyment.
Your Instructor will patiently guide you through the steps, trouble shoot , encourage AND celebrate when you pull off your very first gybe!
COURSE RATES
LEVEL 01
BEGINNERS
Equipment, vest and wetsuit included.
6 hour course [2 x 3 hours] $225
1.5 hour lesson, private $85
1.5 hour lesson, with a friend $60 pp
LEVEL 02
INTERMEDIATE
Equipment, vest and wetsuit included.
1.5 hour, private $85
1.5 hour, with a friend $60 pp
LEVEL 03
WATERSTARTING
Equipment, vest and wetsuit included.
1.5 hour, private $85
LEVEL 4
CARVE GYBING
Using your own equipment.
1.5 hour, private $85
RENTAL RATES [BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE]
1 hour $35
Daily $100
Weekend $150
Wetsuit rental minimum charge $20 (1 hr) / $40/week
SPECIAL RENTAL PACKAGE
This Summer we are offering a 4 x 1 hour voucher for only $99.
SCHOOL, SOCIAL AND CORPORATE GROUPS
We can tailor a windsurfing or stand up paddling program to your needs at group rates, just ask!
LOCATION
The SBHQ Windsurfing School is located right on the Sandringham Beach in a 100 year old boat shed.
The Sandringham Harbour is acknowledged as the safest, prettiest spot on the Bay to learn windsurfing.
We have changing facilities, plenty of parking and are very close to the Hampton railway station.
The beach is dog friendly, children friendly and you can get a truly great coffee at the SHQ Kiosk.
Hi there,
I am interested in wind-surfing, but I am long sighted and wear glasses (and sometime contact lenses) most of the time. I can’t really see properly without the glasses. Just wondering would i looks weird if i wear google or any glass wear while surfing ? Has anyone done that too ?
I am just fee a bit embarassed about that.
Regards
Desmond
Hi Ann,
Many thanks for your email.
We would love to introduce Brian to the sport of Stand up Paddling .
Detroit , eh ? It just happens that we have a bunch of students here today from Delaware University who are doing a windsurfing class !
What i suggest is that you have Brian call me on 0409930654 to arrange a time for his birthday lesson. The cost of a 1 hour private lesson { all inclusive } is $ 55.
With regards to payment , maybe an EFT is easiest { & safest } for you . Our bank details are : BSB # 083 231 , account # 02840 3346 .The name is Sailboard Headquarters P/ L .
Otherwise a Visa credit card is fine .
Rest assured Ann that we will give Brian an enjoyable experience .
All the best ,
Mike.
Thanks so much Mike! I’ll check into how to do a bank transfer tomorrow but a Visa may work better. Is there an email address that we can use as I really don’t want to put info on this blog.
Appreciate your quick response and will be in touch again soon!
Ann
G”day Ann,
Thanks for getting back to us .
Sure , you can email me at mike@sandybeachhq.com.au
Cheers, Mike
Mike Meyers mike@sandybeachhq.com.au http://www.sandybeachhq.com.au Mobile: 0409 930 654
Hi Desmond ,
I am not sure that my reply to your email was properly sent .
In essence what i said was that we have had a number of people over the 30 or so years we have been teaching the sport wear either glasses or goggles .
Of course any number wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from the glare …particularly kite surfers ..because they tend to look skywards .
So dont spend a second worrying what others might think jus get out on the water & enjoy the experience .
If they think anything at all , my guess would be that your are keen enough to have a go .
I taught a guy a few years back with one leg . He went well & , naturally , i was bloody impressed !
All the best ,
Cheers,
Mike.
Hello,
I would like to give my son Brian a fabulous birthday gift for Jan. 22. He is living temporarily in Sandringham and would really like to try stand up paddle surfing. I am writing from Detroit, Michigan in the USA so could you email me with info on how we could complete a transaction on a credit card so he could get a gift certificate?
Thanks so much!
Ann Slawnik
Hi, do you have begginers courses for eight year olds? thx Sam
Hi Sam ,
Sure we have been teaching at all levels , all ages for over 30 years now …in fact i taught my son at 8 { 32 years ago ! Best thing i ever did }.
Give me a call on 0409930654 sometime & we can work out a plan for the boy.
Kind Regards,
Mike.
Do you only give lessons, or can I come down and rent windsurfing equipment if I know how to windsurf already?
Hi Chelsea , thanks for your email . Sure we do rentals as well as lessons …7 days pretty much year round .
If you would like to come down just let us know you”re comin by calling us the day before on 95982912 & we can have the gear all ready & waiting for you .
All the best.
Mike
Hi,
Do you guys offer any training to become a windsurfing instructor? I haven’t windsurfed before, but as I am doing a resort management program at william angliss they do not offer any windsurfing at all.
Cheers,
Rowan
Morning Rowan,
We have been teaching the sport for some 35 years at Sandringham harbour .
Our School preceeded any other formal training scheme in this country so we have had no need for any outside affiliation .
We started the peak association for the sport in this state , Windsuufing Victoria …as we did Kiteboarding Victoria.
So , we are certainly in a position to get you started .
All the best ,
Mike Meyers
Hi there,
I’m wondering if you do beginner lessons for group of approx. 20 people? Saw a deal on red balloon and not sure if you’re the vendor. Looking to be on a weekend, end of March. Kindly email me to discuss further thanks.
Hi there,
I’m wondering if you do beginner lessons for group of approx 20 people? Looking to be on a weekend, end of March. Saw a deal on red balloon on the same beach and not sure if you are the vendor. Kindly email me to discuss further thanks.
Hi , its Mike from SBHQ .
We do many school & corporate groups , year round .
The cost / head is $ 29 . We supply everything the group needs .
Give me a call on 0409930654 if you need further cinfo .
All the best ,
Mike
Did a windsurfing lesson today with my sister! Our instructor, Anton, was fantastic! We both had such an amazing time and would definitely do it again. Thank you Anton.
Cheers Emma .
Will pass onto Anton .
Mike