Windsurfing Camp

Our Windsurfing Camp for ages 10-17 provides campers with an introduction to the sport of windsurfing.

About Windsurfing Camp

This camp is designed to teach students the basics of windsurfing, including rigging, balance, steering, tacking, and self-rescues (Glossary of windsurfing terms). Through a combination of classroom instruction, demonstration and water time, campers are able to master the basics of the sport. The calmer wind conditions of the morning create the perfect environment for practicing learned skills, and campers will later join us for the Windsurfing Workshop in the more challenging afternoon winds. Over the years we have found that very few children less than 100 lbs are able to do this and fully enjoy the activity. Swimming ability is not required, however a comfort with wind and water is strongly encouraged.

Ages & Eligibility

Campers must be ages 10-17 by the first date of the program in order to register for this camp. We require that all campers be able to swim and weigh 100 lbs. or more in order to safely use windsurfing equipment and have a positive learning experience. It is up to parents to make sure their camper meets this requirement.

Location

UC Berkeley Marina – 124 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94720

Camp Sessions

The Register button will take you to our CampDoc registration portal, where you can view camp availability and options, add extended care and additional weeks or sign up multiple campers for multiple weeks.

Session	Dates	Days	Time	Price
Week 5	7/7/2025 – 7/11/2025	Mon – Fri	9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.	$363
Week 7	7/21/2025 – 7/25/2025	Mon – Fri	9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.	$363
Week 8	7/28/2025 – 8/1/2025	Mon – Fri	9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.	$363
Week 9	8/4/2025 – 8/8/2025	Mon – Fri	9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.	$363

Camp Details

Schedule
- Monday - Introductions to equipment, rigging, getting onto your board, self arrest, on water practice, instructor assistance from motor boats and windsurfers on water.
- Tuesday - Reading the wind, wind clock, tacking, balance, on the water practice.
- Wednesday - Learn jibing, right-of-way rules, on the water practice.
- Thursday - Discuss risk assessment; refine body position, in the water practice.
- Friday - Peer evaluations on the water.
Please Note: This schedule is only a sample of potential activities for the full-week camp. Schedule is influenced by weather conditions, resource availability, and staffing capability.
What to Bring
It can be COLD at the Marina — even during the summer! Please outfit your camper in warm layers.
- A bathing suit, towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, old sneakers or aqua socks, and a change of dry clothes for after class are recommended to be brought by each student.
- Glasses should always have a strap to hold them on.
- Cal Adventures provides wetsuits, PFDs, and all windsurfing equipment.
- Students should bring a water bottle and a light lunch or snack.
A confirmation letter will have a detailed list of the personal equipment that each student will need.

Special Needs & Disabilities

Accommodations
We have had many campers with special needs join us for the summer. To determine if a particular camp is right for your camper, or if you have questions about accommodations, please contact us at camps@berkeley.edu or call Minha Khan, Inclusion and Well-Being Coordinator, at (510)-643-2267.
Camper Aides
If your child typically has an aide when they attend school, please share by emailing the Berkeley Youth Recreation Camps team at camps@berkeley.edu. For more information or additional questions, please email camps@berkeley.edu.