Wingsurf/Wingfoil Instructor Course

Wing foiling is the latest watersport to hit our shores and combines the amazing freedom of foiling with wind power, without masts, lines or ropes. It has obvious similarities to a number of skills from Kiting, foiling, sailing, windsurfing and SUP. It can be done on flat, bumpy and wavey water and also can be done inland on previously ‘un-kiteable’ venues across the UK. It’s easy and straight forward to learn, especially if you have some previous credentials above. Like all watersports it requires some tuition and guidance to avoid negative or unsafe experiences.

Course Summary

This course is designed as a follow on to the WingSURFING instructor course or as a conversion course to existing BKSA/RYA/BSUPA instructors of other watersports. This course will introduce a safe and logical beginner session to wingsurfing & then foiling. Starting on a non-foiling board and progressing onto a larger foiling board setup. The course will familiarise candidates with the scheme, Knowing the safety, stages of learning, equipment, ratios and suitable teaching locations.

Requirements

Pre-requisite level

BKSA Wingsurf Instructor (see notes for RYA pre requisite)

https://www.rya.org.uk/club-centre-support/training/qualifications/wingsurfing

https://www.rya.org.uk/club-centre-support/training/qualifications/medical-fitness

1. 50 logged hours of teaching
2. Capable of riding a medium sized semi floatation board
3. Good wing control and power generation
4. Able to go across the wind in both directions
5. Perform a consistent basic turn in both directions

Wingfoil Instructor

1. Able to ride in control both on and off the foil
2. Be able to make ground efficiently to windward and leeward
3. Be able to turn on and off the foil

First aid certificate

RYA Powerboat Level 2

RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work

Health declaration form or medical questionnaire

What can you then teach?

Once endorsed as a Wingsurfing FOIL Instructor you will be licensed to teach both taster/ learn to WINGSURF and WINGSURF FOILING sessions (subject to within a BKSA, RYA or BSUPA recognised school with the correct equipment and location. Ratio is limited to four students and two wings non foiling and two students two sets of equipment for foiling.

https://www.rya.org.uk/club-centre-support/training/qualifications/medical-fitness