Windsurfing is a popular national watersport that can be learnt quickly, is fun and exhilarating and provides progression through to a variety of windsurfing styles to suit individuals. RAFSA encourages all aspects of Windsurfing, aiming to introduce new sailors to the sport and supports the development of those wishing to upgrade their skills and compete at National and Inter-Service events. The RAFSA Windsurfing team provide instruction, loan equipment to progress with and provide access to high-end racing kit. There are also development camps, and training weekends held at Rutland Water, our home of Windsurfing. Interested? Contact our committee, the details are below.
Latest Windsurf News
Royal Air Force Windsurfers Break the Waves
Royal Air Force Windsurfers recently met at Tiree in Scotland for the RAF Wave Championships. Despite some solid performances from Flt Lt Fred Thompson and Flt Lt Freddie Hunter, who finished in second and third place, Warrant Officer Craig Hamilton won competition in style. Physical and mental health are [...]
The dates for 2024 are out. Looking forward to the new season and seeing everyone out on the water.
Events 2-5 Apr- Spring Champs - Rhosneigr 19-21 Jun- RAF Champs- Rutland 17-20 Sep Inter-Services- Weymouth 3-12 Oct Wave Champs- Tiree Training Courses 20-24 May 24 - Intermediate 17-21 June 24 - Start 15-19 July 24 - Start 9-13 Sep 24- Start 16-20 Sep 24- Intermediate To book [...]
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Windsurf Committee
| Committee Position | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Commodore | Wg Cdr Simon Kent | Simon.Kent269@mod.gov.uk |
| RAFSA Treasurer | Wg Cdr Rob South | Rob.South578@mod.gov.uk |
| Chief Instructor | AS1 (T) Joe White (SI) | Josef.White231@mod.gov.uk |
| Secretary + Southern Region Coord | Flt Lt Carroline Sharp | Caroline.Sharp114@mod.gov.uk |
| Training Principal | Flt Lt Vicki Kellagher | Victoria.Kellagher100@mod.gov.uk |
| Training Courses Co-ord | AS1 Emily Muir | Emily.Muir102@mod.gov.uk |
| PRO | FLT Lt Freddie Hunter | Frederick.hunter101@mod.uk |
| Intermediate Equipment Manager (Admin) | Flt Lt G Smith | Giles.Smith183@mod.gov.uk |
| Wave Team Mgr, Divisional Safety Adviser | WO Hamilton | Craig.hamilton882@mod.gov.uk |
| Rutland Store Mgr | CT Steve Buck | Steve.Buck266@mod.uk |
| Intermediate Kit support | Fg Off James Forrest | James.forrest104@mod.gov.uk |
| Intermediate Kit support | AS1 Finn Rhys | Finn.Rhys100@mod.gov.uk |
| Southern Recruiting Rep | AS1 Kyle Hurst | Kyle.hurst105@mod.gov.uk |
| Webmaster, Spring champs ProjO, NE Recruiting Rep | AS1(T) Elliott Jones | Elliott.jones173@mod.gov.uk |
| Eastern Region Coord | CPL Mark Pidgeon | Mark.Pidgeon100@mod.gov.uk |
| Vass 2024 Organiser | Flt Lt James Spratt | James.Spratt103@mod.gov.uk |
| Equipment Disposal Manager | Fg Off Samuel Birch | Samuel.Birch114@mod.gov.uk |
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