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WINDSURFING<br />
The RYA (Royal Yachting Association) is the national<br />
governing body for windsurfing, sailing and powerboating.<br />
For information on courses and recognised training centres<br />
visit rya.org.uk or contact 023 8060 4100.<br />
EQUIPMENT<br />
As well as the basic personal and safety equipment, you’ll<br />
need the following kit to get started:<br />
Photo: RYA<br />
Board − an ideal beginners’<br />
board should be wide, durable<br />
and buoyant.<br />
Beginner/improver:<br />
170–220 litres and<br />
80–90cm wide.<br />
Photo: Naish<br />
Harness – enables you<br />
to use your body weight,<br />
rather than arm strength,<br />
to control the sail.<br />
Photo: RYA<br />
Rig – the ‘engine’ of a<br />
windsurfer, made up of<br />
the sail, mast, boom and<br />
a mastfoot.
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