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As and when windsurfers sail in a clinic or on a 1-2-1 course they will receive a B.W.A Rating. Ratings will be from 10 (Beginner) down to 0 (Expert) in accordance with Baker Windsurf Academy guidelines.
The B.W.A.R is a measure of standard like a golf handicap and allows windsurfers to know their standard and allows them the opportunity to see the next level which makes progression easy to see.
Having a B.W.A.R helps windsurfers know which group coaching sessions to attend and assists the Academy in assigning advice and training drills when at clinics or by email.
Your B.W.A.R will be given to you by the coaching team at Baker Windsurf Academy after your first training session.
Simple…. Time on the water working on your current level and once all is being done in accordance with the rating system then a simple 15 mins with an Academy instructor and your B.W.A.R can be upgraded.
If you need more information please speak to Ant Baker (Head Coach)
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Handicap |
Description of windsurfing standard |
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High |
10 |
The sailor is a complete beginner without any prior knowledge of weather conditions and rigging |
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9 |
The sailor has an understanding of weather conditions and safety & can rig, Up-haul, launch |
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8 |
The sailor can light air Tack, flare Gybe, Beach start & get in the harness |
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Medium |
7 |
The sailor can get in the footstraps, Harness & get Planing in conditions up to force 4 and be comfortable |
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6 |
The sailor can basic Carve Gybe, Short board tack, have a good understanding of the weather conditions and be able to keep oneself up-wind |
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5 |
The sailor can Gybe & Tack with ease 90% of the time as well as starting to jump and carve on waves in conditions up to force 4 |
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4 |
The sailor can do all of above in all sailing conditions and on all equipment, as well as having a very good understanding of how it all works |
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3 |
The sailor can high one handed Jump, table tops, wave riding top to bottom downwind and backside and is starting to think about forward & back loops |
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Low |
2 |
The sailor can forward loop 90%, back loop 50%, Push loops, Slalom gybes as well as starting to wave ride very well with top smacks and backside airs |
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1 |
The sailor can one handed Forward & back loop, table-top forward as well as have advanced wave riding skills including, Aerials, wave 360's |
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0 |
This sailor can do all of above as well as Double Loops, everything one-handed, Table top Push loops, push loop forwards & wave rides like a god, congratulations you are a pro! |
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