A new set of foiling courses has been launched by the RYA in response to the growing rise of high performance foiling boats.
RYA first flights, sustained flights and performance flights will initially be run as pilot courses aiming to ‘bring the thrill of foiling to the masses’.
The courses will enable sailors to progress from their initial foiling taster to sustaining flight, then on to foiling manoeuvres.
RYA chief instructor for dinghy and windsurfing, Amanda Van Santen is the instigator of the pilot, after she says she spotted a need for foiling to become more accessible to mainstream sailing.
“It was my aspiration to make foiling more accessible and through our RYA training centres delivering safe tuition, I believe we are perfectly placed to do this,” she said.
“The exhilaration when foiling is just the most amazing experience, it makes you grin like a Cheshire cat. The interest and enthusiasm we have received is truly sensational.”
Participating centres across the UK and overseas will include SWAC, Bray Lake, Queen Mary, Andrew Simpson, Mark Warner, Galloway Watersports and Wildwind.