How to get started?

In order to access the Windsurf fleet you must:

  1. Be a Member of Club Locarno (more information found here),
  2. Subscribed to the Windsurf Fleet (or All Fleets) AND
  3. Either take Club Beginner Windsurfing Lessons or, if experienced, pass a 'Checkout'.

The fleet is divided into three levels: 1 - Beginner, 2 - Intermediate and 3 - Advanced. Members must complete a checkout for each corresponding level to be granted access that level.

After level 2, an additional checkout is required access the wind-foil equipment.

Windsurfing Skills Checkout - Levels 1, 2 and 3

Checkouts are for:

    • New Locarno members with some Windsurf experience and require a checkout of their skills in order to be granted access to the fleet,
    • Returning members who just want a refresher of basic windsurfing techniques and Locarno practices, and 
    • Existing members who are ready to move up to the next level of fleet access.

The session will be both on land and on water, and will cover:

  • Fleet overview and facilities
  • Using the craft signout system
  • Safely transporting gear to the beach and launching
  • Sailing out, performing a basic tack and returning safely to the beach
  • Self-rescue technique
  • Landing, washing and storing the equipment
  • Policies and practices for use of the fleet including how to report damage

Experienced windsurfers will be expected to demonstrate skills indicating that they have the competency to safely take out club equipment.

There are 3 different checklists that represent the skills we expect to see for the different levels of access to club equipment.


Attending Skills Checkout

Checkouts are regularly scheduled in the spring and summer. To attend a checkout, signup for one of the sessions listed below.

Alternatively, if no checkout is currently scheduled, contact the Windsurf Director via the Contact Us page.



Upcoming Checkouts

  • Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout

    • 19 Apr 2026
    • 09:00 - 10:30
    • Locarno Windsurf Container
    • 5
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    Status: Date & time subject to confirmation once a leader is signed up.

    Would be leaders: If needed, please contact the Fleet Director to modify the date and time of the clinic.

    Windsurfing Fleet Orientation & Checkout

    This checkout is mandatory for ALL members wishing to use our windsurfing fleet. This is not a windsurfing lesson. To attend this checkout you are expected to have either:

    Successful completion of the checkout will qualify you to use the appropriate  fleet gear.

    Registration

    Select the registration option that matches skills and experience you currently have and gear you wish to access. 

    If you are an existing fleet member and want to move up a level, such as smaller boards and foils, please contact a fleet captain or the fleet director separately.

    Orientation

    The orientation will: 

    • Show you where our windsurfing equipment is stored
    • Go over the windsurfing craft sign out procedure
    • How to properly transport the gear to and from the beach
    • How to report damage.

    Please read the Rules, Procedures and Safety Precautions page ahead of time.

    Skills checkout

    The skills checkout will require you to demonstrate your ability to:
    • Launch, sail out, tack and sail your windsurfing board safely back to the beach,
    • Self rescue technique.

    Demonstration is waived if you recently, successfully completed Windsure's Discover Windsurfing I & II or Discover Wing Surfing lessons.

    Additional skills demonstration maybe required to access more advanced equipment than L1 boards (i.e. longboard fin boards).

    Please wear your wetsuit (mandatory for windsurfing) to be ready to demonstrate your on-water skills.

    At the discretion of the checkout leader the on-water test may be waived.

    Show details

  • Introduction to Foiling Clinic, Orientation and Checkout

    • 19 Apr 2026
    • 18:00 - 19:30
    • Windsurfing container, east side of Jerich sailing centre
    • 4
    Register

    Status: Date & time subject to confirmation once a leader is signed up.

    Would be leaders: If needed, please contact the Fleet Director to modify the date and time of the clinic

    Introduction

    The clinic, orientation and checkout are required for members who would like to access the appropriate foiling equipment.

    The session will cover:

    • Correct Club Locarno procedures for storing, rigging, carrying and using foil equipment,
    • Confirmation of prerequisite experience, and
    •  Skills clinic for first flights (optional for experienced foilers).

    The event is free. Please use the registration form to register as either:

    • A leader, to teach the clinic,
    • An attendee for wing foiling, 
    • An attendee for windsurf foiling, or
    • An assistant leader (optional), who's helping or shadowing the leader.

    Prerequisites

    The following is the prerequisite levels of experience:

    • Windsurf foiling access - Level 3 and advanced level 2 windsurfing, capable of uphauling on 135L boards and has excellent sail handling skills.
    • Wing foiling access - Proficient level 1 winging, capable of sailing a course and keeping upwind on a 135L board.

    Preparation

    As preparation, please refer to:

    Depending on the weather we may go on the water, so come prepared.

    Afterwards

    Members who satisfy prerequisite experience will be granted access and can immediately use equipment. 

    Following the clinic, members are encouraged to go for a drink or food at the JSCA Galley.

    Please note:

    • This event does not require wind.
    • This clinics is to help members progress their skills by seeking advice from a leader who is a fellow member providing suggestions on how to improve. It is not a formal lessons or coaching. The leaders are volunteers sharing personal experience and techniques.
    • Attendees are responsible for their own personal safety and care of equipment.
    • In the event of unusually high wind, we may decide to reschedule the clinic to take advantage and just go windsurfing.
    Show details

  • Introduction to Foiling Clinic, Orientation and Checkout

    • 26 Apr 2026
    • 09:00 - 10:30
    • Windsurfing container, east side of Jerich sailing centre
    • 6
    Register

    Status: Date & time subject to confirmation once a leader is signed up.

    Would be leaders: If needed, please contact the Fleet Director to modify the date and time of the clinic

    Introduction

    The clinic, orientation and checkout are required for members who would like to access the appropriate foiling equipment.

    The session will cover:

    • Correct Club Locarno procedures for storing, rigging, carrying and using foil equipment,
    • Confirmation of prerequisite experience, and
    •  Skills clinic for first flights (optional for experienced foilers).

    The event is free. Please use the registration form to register as either:

    • A leader, to teach the clinic,
    • An attendee for wing foiling, 
    • An attendee for windsurf foiling, or
    • An assistant leader (optional), who's helping or shadowing the leader.

    Prerequisites

    The following is the prerequisite levels of experience:

    • Windsurf foiling access - Level 3 and advanced level 2 windsurfing, capable of uphauling on 135L boards and has excellent sail handling skills.
    • Wing foiling access - Proficient level 1 winging, capable of sailing a course and keeping upwind on a 135L board.

    Preparation

    As preparation, please refer to:

    Depending on the weather we may go on the water, so come prepared.

    Afterwards

    Members who satisfy prerequisite experience will be granted access and can immediately use equipment. 

    Following the clinic, members are encouraged to go for a drink or food at the JSCA Galley.

    Please note:

    • This event does not require wind.
    • This clinics is to help members progress their skills by seeking advice from a leader who is a fellow member providing suggestions on how to improve. It is not a formal lessons or coaching. The leaders are volunteers sharing personal experience and techniques.
    • Attendees are responsible for their own personal safety and care of equipment.
    • In the event of unusually high wind, we may decide to reschedule the clinic to take advantage and just go windsurfing.
    Show details

  • Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout

    • 06 May 2026
    • 18:00 - 19:30
    • Locarno Windsurf Container
    • 6
    • Be the first
    Register

    Status: Date & time subject to confirmation once a leader is signed up.

    Would be leaders: If needed, please contact the Fleet Director to modify the date and time of the clinic.

    Windsurfing Fleet Orientation & Checkout

    This checkout is mandatory for ALL members wishing to use our windsurfing fleet. This is not a windsurfing lesson. To attend this checkout you are expected to have either:

    Successful completion of the checkout will qualify you to use the appropriate  fleet gear.

    Registration

    Select the registration option that matches skills and experience you currently have and gear you wish to access. 

    If you are an existing fleet member and want to move up a level, such as smaller boards and foils, please contact a fleet captain or the fleet director separately.

    Orientation

    The orientation will: 

    • Show you where our windsurfing equipment is stored
    • Go over the windsurfing craft sign out procedure
    • How to properly transport the gear to and from the beach
    • How to report damage.

    Please read the Rules, Procedures and Safety Precautions page ahead of time.

    Skills checkout

    The skills checkout will require you to demonstrate your ability to:
    • Launch, sail out, tack and sail your windsurfing board safely back to the beach,
    • Self rescue technique.

    Demonstration is waived if you recently, successfully completed Windsure's Discover Windsurfing I & II or Discover Wing Surfing lessons.

    Additional skills demonstration maybe required to access more advanced equipment than L1 boards (i.e. longboard fin boards).

    Please wear your wetsuit (mandatory for windsurfing) to be ready to demonstrate your on-water skills.

    At the discretion of the checkout leader the on-water test may be waived.

    Show details

  • Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout

    • 17 May 2026
    • 09:00 - 10:30
    • Locarno Windsurf Container
    • 6
    • Be the first
    Register

    Status: Date & time subject to confirmation once a leader is signed up.

    Would be leaders: If needed, please contact the Fleet Director to modify the date and time of the clinic.

    Windsurfing Fleet Orientation & Checkout

    This checkout is mandatory for ALL members wishing to use our windsurfing fleet. This is not a windsurfing lesson. To attend this checkout you are expected to have either:

    Successful completion of the checkout will qualify you to use the appropriate  fleet gear.

    Registration

    Select the registration option that matches skills and experience you currently have and gear you wish to access. 

    If you are an existing fleet member and want to move up a level, such as smaller boards and foils, please contact a fleet captain or the fleet director separately.

    Orientation

    The orientation will: 

    • Show you where our windsurfing equipment is stored
    • Go over the windsurfing craft sign out procedure
    • How to properly transport the gear to and from the beach
    • How to report damage.

    Please read the Rules, Procedures and Safety Precautions page ahead of time.

    Skills checkout

    The skills checkout will require you to demonstrate your ability to:
    • Launch, sail out, tack and sail your windsurfing board safely back to the beach,
    • Self rescue technique.

    Demonstration is waived if you recently, successfully completed Windsure's Discover Windsurfing I & II or Discover Wing Surfing lessons.

    Additional skills demonstration maybe required to access more advanced equipment than L1 boards (i.e. longboard fin boards).

    Please wear your wetsuit (mandatory for windsurfing) to be ready to demonstrate your on-water skills.

    At the discretion of the checkout leader the on-water test may be waived.

    Show details

  • Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout

    • 02 Jun 2026
    • 18:00 - 19:30
    • Locarno Windsurf Container
    • 6
    • Be the first
    Register

    Status: Date & time subject to confirmation once a leader is signed up.

    Would be leaders: If needed, please contact the Fleet Director to modify the date and time of the clinic.

    Windsurfing Fleet Orientation & Checkout

    This checkout is mandatory for ALL members wishing to use our windsurfing fleet. This is not a windsurfing lesson. To attend this checkout you are expected to have either:

    Successful completion of the checkout will qualify you to use the appropriate  fleet gear.

    Registration

    Select the registration option that matches skills and experience you currently have and gear you wish to access. 

    If you are an existing fleet member and want to move up a level, such as smaller boards and foils, please contact a fleet captain or the fleet director separately.

    Orientation

    The orientation will: 

    • Show you where our windsurfing equipment is stored
    • Go over the windsurfing craft sign out procedure
    • How to properly transport the gear to and from the beach
    • How to report damage.

    Please read the Rules, Procedures and Safety Precautions page ahead of time.

    Skills checkout

    The skills checkout will require you to demonstrate your ability to:
    • Launch, sail out, tack and sail your windsurfing board safely back to the beach,
    • Self rescue technique.

    Demonstration is waived if you recently, successfully completed Windsure's Discover Windsurfing I & II or Discover Wing Surfing lessons.

    Additional skills demonstration maybe required to access more advanced equipment than L1 boards (i.e. longboard fin boards).

    Please wear your wetsuit (mandatory for windsurfing) to be ready to demonstrate your on-water skills.

    At the discretion of the checkout leader the on-water test may be waived.

    Show details

  • Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout

    • 14 Jun 2026
    • 09:00 - 10:30
    • Locarno Windsurf Container
    • 6
    • Be the first
    Register

    Status: Date & time subject to confirmation once a leader is signed up.

    Would be leaders: If needed, please contact the Fleet Director to modify the date and time of the clinic.

    Windsurfing Fleet Orientation & Checkout

    This checkout is mandatory for ALL members wishing to use our windsurfing fleet. This is not a windsurfing lesson. To attend this checkout you are expected to have either:

    Successful completion of the checkout will qualify you to use the appropriate  fleet gear.

    Registration

    Select the registration option that matches skills and experience you currently have and gear you wish to access. 

    If you are an existing fleet member and want to move up a level, such as smaller boards and foils, please contact a fleet captain or the fleet director separately.

    Orientation

    The orientation will: 

    • Show you where our windsurfing equipment is stored
    • Go over the windsurfing craft sign out procedure
    • How to properly transport the gear to and from the beach
    • How to report damage.

    Please read the Rules, Procedures and Safety Precautions page ahead of time.

    Skills checkout

    The skills checkout will require you to demonstrate your ability to:
    • Launch, sail out, tack and sail your windsurfing board safely back to the beach,
    • Self rescue technique.

    Demonstration is waived if you recently, successfully completed Windsure's Discover Windsurfing I & II or Discover Wing Surfing lessons.

    Additional skills demonstration maybe required to access more advanced equipment than L1 boards (i.e. longboard fin boards).

    Please wear your wetsuit (mandatory for windsurfing) to be ready to demonstrate your on-water skills.

    At the discretion of the checkout leader the on-water test may be waived.

    Show details

  • Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout

    • 30 Jun 2026
    • 18:00 - 19:30
    • Locarno Windsurf Container
    • 6
    • Be the first
    Register

    Status: Date & time subject to confirmation once a leader is signed up.

    Would be leaders: If needed, please contact the Fleet Director to modify the date and time of the clinic.

    Windsurfing Fleet Orientation & Checkout

    This checkout is mandatory for ALL members wishing to use our windsurfing fleet. This is not a windsurfing lesson. To attend this checkout you are expected to have either:

    Successful completion of the checkout will qualify you to use the appropriate  fleet gear.

    Registration

    Select the registration option that matches skills and experience you currently have and gear you wish to access. 

    If you are an existing fleet member and want to move up a level, such as smaller boards and foils, please contact a fleet captain or the fleet director separately.

    Orientation

    The orientation will: 

    • Show you where our windsurfing equipment is stored
    • Go over the windsurfing craft sign out procedure
    • How to properly transport the gear to and from the beach
    • How to report damage.

    Please read the Rules, Procedures and Safety Precautions page ahead of time.

    Skills checkout

    The skills checkout will require you to demonstrate your ability to:
    • Launch, sail out, tack and sail your windsurfing board safely back to the beach,
    • Self rescue technique.

    Demonstration is waived if you recently, successfully completed Windsure's Discover Windsurfing I & II or Discover Wing Surfing lessons.

    Additional skills demonstration maybe required to access more advanced equipment than L1 boards (i.e. longboard fin boards).

    Please wear your wetsuit (mandatory for windsurfing) to be ready to demonstrate your on-water skills.

    At the discretion of the checkout leader the on-water test may be waived.

    Show details

  • Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout

    • 19 Jul 2026
    • 09:00 - 10:30
    • Locarno Windsurf Container
    • 6
    • Be the first
    Register

    Status: Date & time subject to confirmation once a leader is signed up.

    Would be leaders: If needed, please contact the Fleet Director to modify the date and time of the clinic.

    Windsurfing Fleet Orientation & Checkout

    This checkout is mandatory for ALL members wishing to use our windsurfing fleet. This is not a windsurfing lesson. To attend this checkout you are expected to have either:

    Successful completion of the checkout will qualify you to use the appropriate  fleet gear.

    Registration

    Select the registration option that matches skills and experience you currently have and gear you wish to access. 

    If you are an existing fleet member and want to move up a level, such as smaller boards and foils, please contact a fleet captain or the fleet director separately.

    Orientation

    The orientation will: 

    • Show you where our windsurfing equipment is stored
    • Go over the windsurfing craft sign out procedure
    • How to properly transport the gear to and from the beach
    • How to report damage.

    Please read the Rules, Procedures and Safety Precautions page ahead of time.

    Skills checkout

    The skills checkout will require you to demonstrate your ability to:
    • Launch, sail out, tack and sail your windsurfing board safely back to the beach,
    • Self rescue technique.

    Demonstration is waived if you recently, successfully completed Windsure's Discover Windsurfing I & II or Discover Wing Surfing lessons.

    Additional skills demonstration maybe required to access more advanced equipment than L1 boards (i.e. longboard fin boards).

    Please wear your wetsuit (mandatory for windsurfing) to be ready to demonstrate your on-water skills.

    At the discretion of the checkout leader the on-water test may be waived.

    Show details

  • Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout

    • 06 Aug 2026
    • 18:00 - 19:30
    • Locarno Windsurf Container
    • 6
    • Be the first
    Register

    Status: Date & time subject to confirmation once a leader is signed up.

    Would be leaders: If needed, please contact the Fleet Director to modify the date and time of the clinic.

    Windsurfing Fleet Orientation & Checkout

    This checkout is mandatory for ALL members wishing to use our windsurfing fleet. This is not a windsurfing lesson. To attend this checkout you are expected to have either:

    Successful completion of the checkout will qualify you to use the appropriate  fleet gear.

    Registration

    Select the registration option that matches skills and experience you currently have and gear you wish to access. 

    If you are an existing fleet member and want to move up a level, such as smaller boards and foils, please contact a fleet captain or the fleet director separately.

    Orientation

    The orientation will: 

    • Show you where our windsurfing equipment is stored
    • Go over the windsurfing craft sign out procedure
    • How to properly transport the gear to and from the beach
    • How to report damage.

    Please read the Rules, Procedures and Safety Precautions page ahead of time.

    Skills checkout

    The skills checkout will require you to demonstrate your ability to:
    • Launch, sail out, tack and sail your windsurfing board safely back to the beach,
    • Self rescue technique.

    Demonstration is waived if you recently, successfully completed Windsure's Discover Windsurfing I & II or Discover Wing Surfing lessons.

    Additional skills demonstration maybe required to access more advanced equipment than L1 boards (i.e. longboard fin boards).

    Please wear your wetsuit (mandatory for windsurfing) to be ready to demonstrate your on-water skills.

    At the discretion of the checkout leader the on-water test may be waived.

    Show details

  • Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout

    • 16 Aug 2026
    • 09:00 - 10:30
    • Locarno Windsurf Container
    • 6
    • Be the first
    Register

    Status: Date & time subject to confirmation once a leader is signed up.

    Would be leaders: If needed, please contact the Fleet Director to modify the date and time of the clinic.

    Windsurfing Fleet Orientation & Checkout

    This checkout is mandatory for ALL members wishing to use our windsurfing fleet. This is not a windsurfing lesson. To attend this checkout you are expected to have either:

    Successful completion of the checkout will qualify you to use the appropriate  fleet gear.

    Registration

    Select the registration option that matches skills and experience you currently have and gear you wish to access. 

    If you are an existing fleet member and want to move up a level, such as smaller boards and foils, please contact a fleet captain or the fleet director separately.

    Orientation

    The orientation will: 

    • Show you where our windsurfing equipment is stored
    • Go over the windsurfing craft sign out procedure
    • How to properly transport the gear to and from the beach
    • How to report damage.

    Please read the Rules, Procedures and Safety Precautions page ahead of time.

    Skills checkout

    The skills checkout will require you to demonstrate your ability to:
    • Launch, sail out, tack and sail your windsurfing board safely back to the beach,
    • Self rescue technique.

    Demonstration is waived if you recently, successfully completed Windsure's Discover Windsurfing I & II or Discover Wing Surfing lessons.

    Additional skills demonstration maybe required to access more advanced equipment than L1 boards (i.e. longboard fin boards).

    Please wear your wetsuit (mandatory for windsurfing) to be ready to demonstrate your on-water skills.

    At the discretion of the checkout leader the on-water test may be waived.

    Show details

  • Introduction to Foiling Clinic, Orientation and Checkout

    • 10 Sep 2026
    • 18:00 - 19:30
    • Windsurfing container, east side of Jerich sailing centre
    • 9
    Register

    Status: Date & time subject to confirmation once a leader is signed up.

    Would be leaders: If needed, please contact the Fleet Director to modify the date and time of the clinic

    Introduction

    The clinic, orientation and checkout are required for members who would like to access the appropriate foiling equipment.

    The session will cover:

    • Correct Club Locarno procedures for storing, rigging, carrying and using foil equipment,
    • Confirmation of prerequisite experience, and
    •  Skills clinic for first flights (optional for experienced foilers).

    The event is free. Please use the registration form to register as either:

    • A leader, to teach the clinic,
    • An attendee for wing foiling, 
    • An attendee for windsurf foiling, or
    • An assistant leader (optional), who's helping or shadowing the leader.

    Prerequisites

    The following is the prerequisite levels of experience:

    • Windsurf foiling access - Level 3 and advanced level 2 windsurfing, capable of uphauling on 135L boards and has excellent sail handling skills.
    • Wing foiling access - Proficient level 1 winging, capable of sailing a course and keeping upwind on a 135L board.

    Preparation

    As preparation, please refer to:

    Depending on the weather we may go on the water, so come prepared.

    Afterwards

    Members who satisfy prerequisite experience will be granted access and can immediately use equipment. 

    Following the clinic, members are encouraged to go for a drink or food at the JSCA Galley.

    Please note:

    • This event does not require wind.
    • This clinics is to help members progress their skills by seeking advice from a leader who is a fellow member providing suggestions on how to improve. It is not a formal lessons or coaching. The leaders are volunteers sharing personal experience and techniques.
    • Attendees are responsible for their own personal safety and care of equipment.
    • In the event of unusually high wind, we may decide to reschedule the clinic to take advantage and just go windsurfing.
    Show details




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