Windsurfing at WHSC

Club Membership and Access

With 125 acres of open water, the reservoir is ideal for beginner to intermediate windsurfers. Becoming a Club Member gives you access to:

• Clubhouse facilities
• Thursday evening training sessions, led by a team of friendly, enthusiastic volunteer member RYA instructors and helpers.
• Once Checked Out, you’ll have access to the water and certain kit almost every day of the year on a help-yourself basis, plus a WhatsApp group to arrange sessions with others.

Training and Check Out Process

• Training Sessions: If you are new to the sport, looking to improve or enjoy windsurfing with others under the reassurance of safety cover, the Thursday evening sessions are the perfect place to start. They are designed to help members get to a level where they can be Checked Out to windsurf independently. They also provide a fun, sociable environment for windsurfing with safety cover, followed by a reasonably priced home-cooked meal and drinks from the bar.
• Check Out Process: To windsurf independently, you must complete the Check Out process. Only checked-out members can use the Welsh Harp outside of supervised sessions; this includes members who own their own kit - this is a universal rule for all windsurfers.
• Additional Training: We offer RYA courses and clinics on weekends at an additional cost, based on demand and instructor availability.

Wingfoiling Trial

• The WHSC primarily focuses on windsurfing. However, as part of a trial, Checked Out experienced windsurfers who are also competent wingfoilers can use their kit. For further details, please email the Windsurfing Team in advance. Contact details are below.

To become a windsurfing member at the Welsh Harp Sailing Club, follow these steps:

Step 1: Attend Two Taster Sessions

• Cost: £25 per session, deductable from your membership fees once you join.
• Booking: Sessions must be booked online, up to 48 hours before the sessions.
• Schedule: Thursdays, 6 pm for a 6:30 pm start, running until sunset, usually from mid-May to the end of August, with the final session in August is for members only.

For Beginners & Refreshers:

• Book your First session on these dates:
  • 22 May, 29 May / 19 June, 26 June / 17 July, 24 July, 31 July 2025
• Book your Second session the following week for best results, as the first four sessions build on the last, alternatively, choose any Thursday.

For Experienced Windsurfers:

• If you already have windsurfing experience and can sail in moderate winds and return to shore you, book both sessions on any Thursday from:
  • Any Thursday from 8 May to 21 August 2025

Age & Eligibility:

• Adults and Juniors (16+) who can windsurf with a parent/guardian in attendance
• Juniors under 16 need prior windsurfing experience and must be accompanied by a competent windsurfing parent or guardian. The club does not provide instruction for juniors under 16. For more details, email:windsurfing@welshharpsailingclub.org.

What to Bring:

• Required: Swimwear, wetsuit boots or old trainers, and a towel.
• Important: No footwear, no windsurfing!

What the Club Provides:

• Windsurfing kit, buoyancy aids, and club wetsuits for supervised sessions.

What to Expect:

• Beginners & Refreshers: Start with a land-based lesson followed by supervised time on the water. For best results, attend four consecutive sessions. You'll need to become a member before your third session. Duration – around 1.5 hours.
• Experienced Windsurfers: If you’ve completed an RYA Start Windsurfing course or can windsurf on all points of sailing, these sessions are for you. You’ll be allocated suitable equipment and receive a briefing before getting on the water. Duration - around 1.5 hours, depending on how busy we are that evening.

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Step 2: Become a Member

• After completing your two Taster sessions, you can join the club as a member. The cost of your Taster sessions are deductable from your membership fee.

After Becoming a Member:

• Training: Attend Thursday evening Training sessions as often as you can, these run alongside the Taster sessions.
• Independent Windsurfing: To windsurf outside of these supervised sessions, you'll need to go through a "Check Out" process.
  • If members use the Welsh Harp outside of the organised sessions before checkout, their membership will be revoked. This includes using their own kit.

Check Out Process:

• For Beginners and Refreshers: Continue training with the goal of reaching the required skill level to windsurf independently.
• For Experienced Windsurfers: Depending on Experience, attend at least 4 training sessions before being eligible for Check Out. Speak with a Senior Instructor for guidance.

Check Out Requirements:
To windsurf independently, using either Club or your Equipment, you must:

• Demonstrate you can windsurf safely, without safety cover in moderate conditions.
• • Be able to use and store Windsurf equipment properly.
  • Understand and comply with club rules.
  • Complete at least 4 training sessions in the same season. This will allow the small team of volunteers to access you under different conditions.
  • The Check Out process will be conducted by a Senior Instructor during a training session.