Mariner Sails offers private, on-the-water windsurfing lessons in late April or early May, depending on the water and air temperature. Sessions are approximately two hours long and are typically held at either Lake Grapevine or Lake Ray Hubbard. Windsurfing equipment is provided. Students must provide water shoes (to protect your feet from beach hazards), sunscreen and drinking water.

Since our lessons are private, we can adapt them to your particular windsurfing needs from basic through early intermediate techniques. Please feel free to let us know if you have any specific needs in areas like rigging, sail handling, tacking, jibing, beach starting, transportation, basic harness use and set-up, or anything else and we’ll be happy to accommodate you.

Cost
Starting from $150 for one person for two hours of Instruction. Semi-private small group sessions are available by quote. Reservations are required one week in advance and are made as scheduling permits. Availability is limited and pre-payment is required.

Equipment
The right tools always make a job easier. Our school equipment is designed to make learning to windsurf easy, safe and fun.  Our state-of-the-art fleet of school boards ensure our instructors are able to match you up with the right equipment for your current skill level and sailing conditions.

Weather
On-the-water sessions are weather dependant. We can compensate for wind conditions with sail sizing in many cases, but there is always a chance Mother Nature will not cooperate. In these situations our instructors, at their sole discretion, will weigh the weather conditions against the requirements for the session and determine whether a reschedule is necessary.

Youth Windsurfing
Give your child the gift of a sport that's exciting, safe and fun to grow with. We have school equipment designed just for kids too !!

Student Requirements
The desire to Windsurf is our first requirement. Bring an open mind and the desire to learn and you’ll be Windsurfing in no time. The physical requirements are few. You will be required to wear a life vest (which we can provide) and must be able to swim 25 yards and tread water for 5 minutes in more than 6 feet of water without a PFD. Strength is not an issue, windsurfing is more finesse and technique than brute strength. You are required to notify us of any Medical or Physical condition that may put you or other students at risk during your lessons.  Protective footgear you don’t mind getting wet is a must.  Windsurfing itself is not hard on your feet, but sharp or dangerous objects on the beach or underwater can cause injury. Bring an appropriate swim suit and don’t forget your sunscreen and water.  We’ll provide the rest.

What To Bring To Your Lesson
Whether a group or private lesson, you will need to bring the following items:

To sign up for either private or group lessons contact us at: 972-241-1498 or info@mariner-sails.com.