Windsurfing guru, Peter Hart, came to visit the Calshot Flyers Windsurfing Club, last week, Wednesday, 3 June, and he was most impressed at just how quickly kids can learn.
The conditions were perfect: the sun shone and a reasonable breeze was blowing. Some 25 club members had the opportunity to windsurf with Peter, and take part in a freestyle jamboree having a go at boardless forward loops, pirouettes and 360s. Everyone had to get their hair wet: "Part of the reason people don't improve is because they don't want to get wet" laughed Peter.
A fantastic evening was had by all, and they have all been inspired to practice some freestyle moves. Nic Hibdige (13) said: "A big thank you to Drew of Action Van for organising such a brilliant evening. It was well cool sailing with Peter, he's a legend, and he's given me some tips for perfecting my spock."
Based at the Calshot Activities Centre on the Solent, Calshot Flyers Windsurfing Club is for 8-18 year olds. It meets Mondays and Wednesdays every other week, and is aimed at those who already have some windsurfing experience (RYA level 1 or similar). It is an RYA Team 15 Club, which means there will be the chance to compete with other clubs in the south zone.
