Hoofer Sailing Club

Windsurfing

If you haven't tried windsurfing yet, you don't know what you're missing. You won't get closer to feeling the wind and water!

Learning

Anyone can learn to windsurf! Strength and balance are only part of the equation... all it really takes is persistance and determination. Our enthusiastic instructors can teach you how to choose the proper equipment so that you can become a rockstar and enjoy the variety of conditions Lake Mendota has to offer.

New to the sport? Don't worry - many of our club members are. You will undoubtedly find yourself craving a windy day soon after your first lesson. New students generally earn a rating after 2-4 three-hour lessons in good conditions. Remember, if you're not falling in, you're not getting any better!

Our Fleet

The Hoofers windsurfing fleet is made up of a large variety of sails and boards. Sails range in size from 2.3 to 8.0 (measured in square meters); our most popular sizes run anywhere from a 4.0 to a 6.6. Boards range in volume and size from wide, stable boards that make learning a breeze, to small, "sinker" boards that allow you to get out in the windiest conditions.

Advantages of Windsurfing @ Hoofer Sailing Club

• Our large variety of equipment allows you to:
  • choose an appropriately sized sail for current conditions
  • test what's out there and gain familiarity with different types of equipment, which helps if you ever buy your own equipment or rent while on vacation
  • learn how to use harnesses and footstraps
  • have both long and short boards at your disposal
• Ease of use:
  • Our sails are pre-rigged! Simply choose your sail, grab a boom and board, and you're set to hit the water!
  • Our convenient rigging deck is just steps from our storage building and has ample space for rigging, launching, and landing.
  • As a Hoofer Sailing Club member, our favorite rescue team, Harvey, always keeps an eye out for you on the water.
  • A friendly group of fellow windsurfers is always available to share tips and help you improve.
  • Unlimited lessons and use of club equipment are included with your very affordable membership!

Hoofer Sailing Club Windsurfing Instructors

This fun-loving, enthusiastic bunch wants to help you succeed on the water and have a blast while doing it!

If you're a novice, we'll give you some basic sailing theory on land and a brief orientation with our dry simulator before anyone gets wet... but the real emphasis is on-the-water fun! Take as many lessons as you want or need.

If you already have some experience, ask about fast-tracking to move up through the ratings. Then, take some of our more advanced lessons, like shortboards, freestyle, and special topics!

Contact our Windsurfing Fleet Captain, Rich Pang here.