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Windsurfing

West Kirby is one of the best-known windsurfing lakes in the country. Flat water, steady wind and a sea wall between you and the waves make it a great place to learn, and a fast one once you can.

Windsurfing courses.

Boards, sails, wetsuits and buoyancy aids are all included. Wirral Watersports is an RYA Recognised Training Centre.

Adults

Windsurf taster

Stand up, pull up the sail and get moving in your first session.

Anyone · 1–2 hours

RYA Start Windsurfing

The beginner course: balance, steering, turning, and sailing across the wind and back.

Beginners · 8–10 hours

RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (Non-Planing)

Tacks, gybes and confidence on all points of sail in light to moderate winds.

After Start Windsurfing

RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (Planing)

Harness, footstraps and getting up to speed. This is where the lake really comes into its own.

Improvers

Juniors

RYA Youth Windsurfing Stages 1–4

The RYA’s youth scheme, from first steps on the board to harness and footstraps at Stage 4.

Juniors · Stage 1 is 8–10 hours

Course dates and prices go on sale before we open in spring 2027. Opening-news subscribers hear first.

Why learn here.

Flat water
The sea wall keeps the swell out, so you can concentrate on the sail, not the waves.
Steady wind
Clean breeze straight off the estuary, with no tide to plan around.
A fast lake
In October 1991 Dave White set the world windsurfing production speed record here, at 42.16 knots (about 48 mph).
Shallow
You can stand up in much of the lake, which makes falling in part of the fun.

Good to know.

Do I need to be fit or strong?

No. Beginner kit is light and stable, and the instructor will show you how to use your body weight rather than your arms.

What age can children start?

Juniors learn through the RYA Youth Windsurfing Scheme. Ask us about the right starting age for your child.

Can I bring my own board?

Yes. Once you’re windsurfing on your own, a lake membership or day launch pass lets you sail your own kit.

Be first on the water.

Windsurfing dates go on sale before we open. Sign up and we’ll tell you when they’re out.

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