Windsurfing

Windsurfing is a type of surfing, where you glide across the water on a board, powered by wind on a sail. This sport originated in the 1970s in America, when people were looking for an alternative to sailing which used equipment that was easier to carry. Unlike surfing, you don’t need waves to windsurf – but you do need plenty of wind! There are different subcategories and specialties such as freestyle, speed racing, wave surfing and big air.

The sun is shining, the temperatures are rising and there’s a lovely breeze. It’s the best time of the year for learning how to windsurf! Can't wait for that adrenaline rush you get from skimming over the water? Then sign up for this windsurfing course, organised in collaboration with SWV Plankenkoorts.

The course covers the basic skills and sailing techniques of windsurfing. Everyone is welcome to join the course, regardless of whether you have experience in windsurfing. The only requirement is a good swimming ability.

The course starts with an obligatory lesson on Wednesday 1 May from 20:00 to 21:30 at SWV Plankenkoorts, Leeghwaterstraat 356 in Delft. The initial lesson will cover the theory of windsurfing and important safety regulations. After that, it’s time to get into the water!

The practical lessons will be held at the Valkenburgse Meer from 10:00 to 13:00 on the following Saturdays: 4 May, 18 May, 25 May and 1 June (reserve date 8 June). Transport to and from the Valkenburgse Meer is not included in this course. Fortunately, there is a good connection by train and bus between Delft and the Valkenburgse Meer. During the first theory lesson you can arrange with the other participants to travel together!

Schedule & enrolment

Association

Plankenkoorts

Rates

Category 1 - Student
Category 2 - TU Delft employee
Category 3 - Other

You do not need an X-subscription to follow this course. However, you do need an account in our webshop, which yo can create with your NetID. Don't have a NetID? Then drop by X to create an account.

Practical Information

A swimming certificate is mandatory for participation in this course.

Please bring a towel and swimwear. You can change at the Valkenburgse Meer.

SWV Plankenkoorts will provide windsurfing gear, a wetsuit and water shoes.

Windsurfing association S.W.V. Plankenkoorts organizes windsurfing training session in cooperation with X. Windsurfing is only possible through this association. Training sessions are given by Plankenkoorts members who have several years of windsurfing experience. Beginners and advanced windsurfers are welcome to join these sessions.

When you first start out windsurfing, you always get an explanation of the basics on dry land before you get going in the water – with the help of the experienced windsurfers, of course! You learn how to stand on your board as well as how to use the sail and the wind to sail away.

In addition to the training sessions, Plankenkoorts also regularly organises various windsurfing activities throughout the year.