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We have no capacity to operate waiting lists for any courses.
Please read the latest version of our Terms and conditions carefully before proceeding with any bookings
Limited weeks available
Cost £355
- For ages 12-16
- Aimed at beginners
- For children who want to get wet
- Must have 4 participants to run
Challenge yourself to control the wind, whilst wobbling on a board.
Not much wind? Our new fleet of stand up paddleboards will be ideal.
Each day you will be getting wet.
The course is aimed at beginners to work through the RYA Start Windsurfing syllabus (you can buy a log book at the Centre).
If you are concerned about being the oldest, how about bringing some mates or check our Teen Supreme course that is exclusively for 13 – 16 year olds.
Course times
10am-4pm
What to bring
- At least two changes of clothes suitable for the weather conditions (no jeans), include a waterproof jacket and hat
- Packed lunch and drinks
- Old trainers needed for the water (something secure, not crocs, flip flops or wellington boots)
- Towel and sun protection
- A wetsuit is essential for this course
If you would like to give the participant permission to sign out and make their own way home alone please complete the form below.
Related courses
- Teen Supreme (ages 13 - 16) - spend the week exclusively with other teenagers devising your own activity schedule
- Volunteer scheme (ages 15+) -a fun way to develop your skills both on and off the water, meet new friends, and learn about working in a busy watersports centre
- Sailing (ages 8 – 16) – cater for every level of sailing from beginner to racers
Where to go
Wimbledon Park Watersports Centre
Home Park Road
Wimbledon
SW19 7HX
We recommend using public transport to get here.
Driving
Sat nav post code SW18 5NW takes you to McCluskey's newsagents, on the corner of Revelstoke Road and Elsenham Street, just outside the park.
There is a small pay-and-display car park by Revelstoke Road, but it is often full.
Free car parking is also available at the Wimbledon Park Road entrance (sat nav SW19 6PE). It is a slightly longer walk across the grass to the Watersports Centre.
For more details email watersports.wimbledonpark@merton.gov.uk
During the Wimbledon Tennis Championships there is no vehicle access to Wimbledon Park for dropping off and collecting. These parking restrictions may be enforced before the start and after the end date of the championships. Please check the All England Lawn Tennis website for specific traffic restrictions.