WHAT'S ON OFFER
Creating windsurfers for life is what it's all about. Providing opportunities for children and adults of all ages to get windsurfing and on the water. I create a positive and effective learning environment for them to take windsurfing as far as they can or want to, down whatever avenue of windsurfing they want, whether it be racing, foiling, bump and jump, flat water blasting or instructing. I provide a supportive environment the whole way.
What's included depends on the venue, conditions and ability of the student. More often than not you will need to provide your own kit unless specified. What is guaranteed is that you will receive fun, professional and accurate coaching/instruction, working on small ratio's to maximise value. As well as on the water coaching, after session feedback may be delivered through video coaching, post session individual feedback or log of what was covered. This will vary depending on what is felt to be appropriate for each individual or group. Clear expectations will be set for everyone involved including the all important parents with clear communications before, during and after, you will be involved throughout the entire process.
Amongst coaching and instruction work for the RYA, other Clubs and Centres, and attending Regional and National events with the Docklands Dugongs. I will be providing weekend camps, clinics and 1:1 private bespoke coaching for a range of abilities from those little rippers using tiny sails or adults taking their first steps into the sport all the way to those foiling or those wanting to head out into some waves to push and test their skills.
ABOUT ME
"Creating Windsurfers for Life"
Windsurf Instructor and Coach with limitless enthusiasm for Windsurfing, Winging, Foiling and seeing peoples' skills develop and improve.
Working all over the country but predominantly in London, South East and South of England; both independently as a stand alone coach for clubs and centres, running Instructor Courses and training or bespoke training and tuition. I have taught countless hours of windsurfing, sailing and watersports to kids from age 8 and beyond. I enjoyed every minute and continue to do so.
Windsurfing is my niche and has lead me down a path of creating and building a very successful youth Team the Docklands Dugongs, which I continue to be a significant part of, all the way up to RYA Junior, Youth and Class association coaching.
UP & COMING
Dates for coaching and clinic opportunities are below, the calendar is always growing and as we move further through the year things will be added. Opportunities tend to compliment the UK windsurfing events calendar as well as those part of the RYA Windsurfing Junior and Youth pathway. If you would like to enquire or book any of the below dates please do get in contact using the contact form at the bottom of this webpage.
If you want to be added to my mailing list so you keep up to date with new and exciting opportunities in the future please get in touch.
INSTRUCTOR
COURSES
RYA Intermediate Windsurfing Instructor
Rye Watersports - 27th - 30th August
RYA Winging Instructor Course
Plas Menai - 7th - 11th October
RYA Wing & Windsurf Senior Instructor
OTC Portland - 11th - 14th November
RYA Winging Instructor Course
OTC Portland - 18th - 22nd November
RYA Intermedate Windsurfing Instructor
OTC Portland - 2nd - 5th December
Techno Class Summer Camp
22nd & 23rd August - Pwllheli
Techno Class Open Training
Queen Mary SC - 8th September
Junior & Youth WindFoil Training
Queen Mary Sailing Club
28th September
21st December
15th February
29th March
Techno Class South Winter Training
23rd & 24th November - Queen Mary
11th & 12th January - WPNSA
8th & 9th February - Queen Mary
8th & 9th March - WPNSA
Techno Class Easter Camps
Easter Camp
5th, 6th, 7th & 8th April
Winter Windsurf & Wing Shredder Camps
See above for dates and details!
RYA Regional Junior Champs & Regional Windsurfing League Final - 7th September
Queen Mary Sailing Club
UKWA Stokes Bay
12th & 13th October
Techno Europeans Championships
Athens - 25th October - 2nd Novemebr
Techno Class Winter Champs
14th & 15th December - WPNSA
JUNIOR & YOUTH
TRAINING
EVENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
WINDSURFING
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RYA Senior Instructor (Windsurf)
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RYA Advanced Instructor
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RYA WindFoil Instructor
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RYA Race Coach Level 2
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RYA Start Windsurf Instructor Trainer
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RYA Intermediate Windsurf Instructor Trainer
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RYA WingSurf & WingFoil Instructor Trainer
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RYA WindFoil Instructor Trainer
OTHER
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BKSA & RYA WingFoiling Instructor
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RYA Power Boat Level 2
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RYA Powerboat Instructor
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DBS Check
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First Aid at Work
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RYA Safe & Fun (Safeguarding Training)
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RYA Disability Awareness
SAILING
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RYA Senior Instructor (Dinghy)
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RYA Dinghy Instructor
A full list of qualifications can requested, all qualifications are kept up to date.
"You tell us what you’re going to cover, you manage both parents and child’s expectations on the day, you carefully wangle more out of that child in terms of time, effort, technical progression and give them the confidence to go outside their comfort zone. Your feedback and nuggets on the day are succinct and consolidate everything. Following up with videos and a review, follows the classic, tell them what you’re going to tell them, tell them and tell them what you told them!!" - Selma Lugton
"We feel you are incredibly professional and can very happily leave Jack to you, he says, thank god, and have full confidence in a positive day." - Selma Lugton
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"James is an excellent instructor, really encouraging and fun, and he knows how to get the best from our kids. He has a great attitude and helps them to be the best they can be on, and off, the water." - Fuzz Dix
"Rebecca had a fantastic weekend, we couldn’t have been made to feel more welcome by you and all the families. Thank you again and see you soon." - Ed Pilkington
"Really good instruction. I’ll be definitely having more sessions." - Rob Joey
"Thanks so much for today James, I feel like I achieved my objectives." - Kevin
"Thanks for your continued encouragement with Lorrie" - Greg Anderson
"Thanks for that today, for me it was a game changer, hope to be able to attend a lot more" - Jamie Fether
"Clear, step by step training always pitched at just the right level. James and his team have a vast amount of knowledge, that they love to share, combined with an endless amount of enthusiasm and fun. Great for all ages children, teenagers and adults alike." - Lynn Bew
James is friendly, patient and easy to work with instructor who has the ability to make his students work hard and feel accomplished while having fun on the water. There is never a boring training session at the centre or any other training session James is involved in. The instructions James provides before, during and after training are very informative, detailed and clear. James is very professional and inspiring instructor and we highly recommend him. - Anna Cushen
"James has boundless enthusiasm for windsurfing and a truly natural gift for instructing in it." - Julia Jarret
"James has been a very inspirational teacher. He is lots of fun, as he lets us play lots of games and has made everyone love and enjoy windsurfing. He is also the teacher who first taught me how to windsurf. James is always trying to encourage everyone to learn a lot and to have as much fun as possible. For example, when I broke my shoulder, he let me sit on the power boat as I could not do any wind surfing, obviously! Out on the water, he showed me some techniques that other people were doing that he thought I maybe didn’t grasp or could improve on." - Alice Jarret
"I want to thank you for all the help and support you have given. Your passion and love for windsurfing is contagious, Aarian counts down the days/hours till he’s out in the water again and he loved his session today. All I can say is that my knowledge and vocabulary for the sport is growing each day!" - Reshmi Nathu
"I’d like to say that the support and advice you have already given over email over the last couple of months has been hugely appreciated and made a massive difference to me. I am now in a position where on days like today I can go out on the foil and muck about with confidence." - Matthew Roberts
GALLERY OF GREATNESS
No words just champions having the best time.
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CONTACT
Please don't hesitate to get in contact if anything has taken your interest. Whether it's a specific date, clinic, you want to find out more, or book me in at a centre, club or beach near you.
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