Windsurfing
TRY A NEW TYPE OF WIND SPORT
FUN AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGING
This is one of our trickier activities which involves standing on a board that has a sail attached, using the wind to get moving.
A fun and physically challenging activity which is guaranteed to get you wet!
Pupils will work in pairs to support each other to get moving. Instructors will assist in mastering the skills of windsurfing by introducing the board and rig gradually and building confidence.
LETS GO WINDSURFING
HOW DOES THIS ACTIVITY LINK TO OUR CURRICULUM
During our sessions we highlight key areas of the National Curriculum. This benefits students as they can relate skills to real life.
What skills do we teach in Windsurfing that link to core skills?
MATHS
- Learn about points of sail through use of angles
- Tension on sail
- Weights (Boat balance)
- Distances travelled
- Where to stand on board - further forwards, backwards
SCIENCE
- Pulleys and the way they work to help reduce the load on the ropes - which part of main sheet do you pull
- Water resistance
- Basic understanding of how buoyancy aids work
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Different hardness of materials, dragging boards will scratch but grass won't etc - microplastics
ENGLISH AND PE
- New vocabulary learnt including part of boat
- Ask questions to develop their knowledge
- Take part in outdoor adventure activities in a team or individually.
- Swimming and water safety performing safe self rescues in different water based situations
- Develop balance, agility and coordination and apply in a range of activities
HOW TO BOOK
Get in touch to find out how Grafham Water Centre can help you plan your next adventure.