Where You Can Sail: Union Bay

When You Can Sail: Up to 7 knots of wind

Requirements:

• To get a windsurfer novice rating you must pass the sailboard written test based on information in the New Member Guide and Daysailing Handbook.
• Demonstrate good judgment for personal safety, the safety of others, and for the protection of club equipment.
• You must also pass a practical test on the water. During the practical test you will be asked to:
• Demonstrate proper checkout and check-in procedures
• Demonstrate proper rigging and de-rigging technique
• Demonstrate competent tacks and jibs in 5-7 knots of wind
• Demonstrate self-rescue technique and proper use of safety equipment

Where You Can Sail: Union Bay and on Lake Washington between Evergreen Point Bridge and a line between Sand Point and Kirkland

When You Can Sail: No restrictions subject to hazardous weather rules

Requirements:

• Have met requirements for Novice and Intermediate ratings
  
• Consistently demonstrate good judgment for personal safety, the safety of others, and for the protection of club equipment.
• You must also pass a practical test on the water. During the practical test you will be asked to:
• Demonstrate proper board and rig selection for high wind conditions
• Demonstrate proper sail rigging technique for high wind conditions
• Demonstrate competent tacks and jibs in 15-20 knots of wind