Welcome to team15. A nationwide network of clubs where the coolest windsurfers aged 15 and under get together every week to have a great time and learn new skills.
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Second-hand kit |
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With children outgrowing equipment as they get bigger or decide to follow a specific competition pathway, the second-hand market is rife with suitable options. Remember, if you are buying second-hand then make sure the boards have a daggerboard or central fin and, if you are using them with small sails, that they are no longer than 320cm.
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The RYA has also teamed up with Boardseeker to provide a link to their second-hand equipment listings. Children and families looking for second-hand equipment can now type in their team15 requirements - boards no larger than 320cm long, or specific sail size, listing 'junior' in the keyword. We are hoping to work with Boardseeker to develop a specific team15 search facility for the future. Boardseeker also allows you to sell your own equipment as you outgrow it at a cost of £10 for up to five items.
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Many RYA windsurfing centres and some T15 clubs sell off their windsurfing equipment on an annual basis ready to replace in the spring; this ensures club kit is always current and in good condition. RYA centres would be a good starting point to buy second-hand equipment from and many operate a list during the season, so you could put your name down and collect in the autumn when they release the boards for sale. To search for RYA Training Centres online, or to request a brochure, visit the RYA website.
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| T15 message board |
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Facility exists for T15 clubbers to sell their equipment through the team15 message board; this may be worth browsing if you are looking to buy. If you would like something specifically which is not being advertised, then start a new thread detailing your requirements.
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Registration deadline
18 September
for RYA Zone Championships
27/28 September 2008.
A must if you want to
try for a place in your Zone Squad
Register online now
Need a sail number?
tzaneen.mears@rya.org.uk
to be allocated your unique number.
Once you have the number
you need to purchase the
sticky-back digits from a
local chandler.
Win a board!
Help your T15 club
to win a Techno board & rig
by taking part in
T15 inter-club events.
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Every time your club enters
a team of 15 sailors,
(with at least two people
sailing on Technos)
into your zone
T15 inter-club events,
then your club goes
into a prize draw.
Each T15 club therefore
has up to 4 chances
of winning the prize.
The draw will take place
at the Champions Cup
in October.
Tell your mates & all
sign up to the team.
The events are great fun
& your windsurfing
will really inprove.
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Team15
Coach Courses
T15 Coach-Red courses
will now be known as
Racing Instructor Courses
T15 Coach-Freestyle courses
will change to T15 Freestyle Coach!
Check below for course dates.
Have you registered yet?
Click here for pre-requisites.
Courses are currenlty being
organised by RDOs.
More dates soon.
If your T15 club
can get together 4 instructors
we can run a
course at your club!
Contact:
gina.lindholm@rya.org.uk
(scroll down for other courses you have missed)
For information
(previous courses in 2008)
Mount Batten Centre - Plymouth
Course type: Racing Instructor
Weekend course: 27/28 September 2008
Closing date: 5 September
Cancelled: lack of candidates
Lakes Leisure - Windermere
Course type: Racing Instructor
Weekend course: 30/31 August 2008
Closing date: 15 August
Fully booked
James Hamilton Heritage Park - Glasgow
Course type: Racing Instructor
Weekend course: 30/31 August 2008
Closing date: 15 August
Cancelled: lack of candidates
Gwent Adventures - Wales
Course type: Racing Instructor
Weekend course: 9/10 August 2008
Closing date: 25 July
5 candidates on course
Grafham Water Centre - Cambridgeshire
Course type: Racing Instructor
Weekend course: 5/6 July 2008
Closing date: 30 June
Spaces available
6 candidates on course
Wimbleball Lake - Somerset
Course type: Racing Instructor
Midweek course: 3/4 July 2008
Closing date: 30 June
4 candidates on course
Roadford Lake - Okehampton
Course type: Racing Instructor
Midweek Course: 4/5 June 2008
Organised by South West Lakes Trust
Fully booked
Carsington Watersports - Derbyshire
Course type: Freestyle
Weekend Course: 3/4 May 2008
Fully booked
Carsington Watersports - Derbyshire
Course type: Racing Instructor
Midweek Course: 1/2 May 2008
6 candidates on course
Mountbatten Centre - Plymouth
Course type: Racing Instructor
Weekend Course: 12/13 April 2008
Cancelled: lack of candidates
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ADOPT-A-BEACH
The Green Blue is an environmental awareness initiative by the British Marine Federation and the Royal Yachting Association. One of its aims is to educate and promote the sustainable use of coastal and inland waters by watersports participants.
Some of the initiatives have a relevance to windsurfers - especially in achieving cleaner seas and beaches.
Adopt-a-Beach is definitely relevant to T15ers, which is a Marine Conservation Society project supported by the Green Blue.
Check out what parts of the Green Blue are relevant to you