🌟 Windsurfing Level 2: Mastering Harness & Footstraps
Location: Masters Surf School, Hurghada, Egypt
Skill Level: Intermediate (must have completed Level 1 or be able to sail independently, tack, and gybe)
Duration: Choose from 3‑day (6 hours) or 5‑day (10 hours) options
Next Start Dates: Daily (subject to weather)
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9/5 from 187 reviews
📋 Course Overview
Take your windsurfing to the next level. This course focuses on the three essential skills that transform a beginner into a confident intermediate rider:
- Efficient harness use – save energy and increase control.
- Footstrap initiation – get your feet in and feel the board accelerate.
- Planing – experience the thrill of riding on top of the water.
All sessions are held in the protected, shallow lagoons of Hurghada, where steady thermal winds (12–25 knots) and flat water create the perfect classroom.
🎯 What You Will Learn
- Harness Techniques: Correct hook‑in, adjusting line length, and using your body weight to steer.
- Footstraps: Safe entry/exit, finding the right stance, and balancing while planing.
- Planing Fundamentals: Accelerating onto a plane, maintaining speed, and controlling the board at higher speeds.
- Beam & Broad Reach Refinement: Efficient body positioning for upwind and downwind sailing.
- Introduction to Carving Gybes: A preview of Level 3 – turning at speed.
Each student receives a personal IKO logbook to track progress and record achievements.
✅ What’s Included
- Instruction: 6 or 10 hours of expert coaching (IKO Level 2 certified instructors).
- Equipment: Latest model rigs, boards, harnesses, and safety gear (2024/2025).
- Safety: Full briefing, life jacket, and support boat on standby.
- Extras: Complimentary photos/videos of your session, fresh water, and shaded rest area.
- Certificate: IKO Level 2 completion card upon successful assessment.
🗓️ Pricing & Booking Options
| Option | Duration | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Crash | 3 days (6h) | €290 | Riders with limited time, focused practice |
| Level 2 Deep Dive | 5 days (10h) | €450 | Those who want thorough progression and video analysis |
Private Coaching: 1‑on‑1 attention – €80/hour (book separately).
💡 Early bird discount: Book 14 days in advance and get 10% off.
👨🏫 Your Instructor
Ahmed K. – IKO Level 2 Senior Instructor with 12 years of experience. Ahmed specialises in breaking down complex movements into simple steps. He has coached hundreds of students from first plane to carving gybes. Fluent in English, Arabic, and German.
🏆 Why Take Level 2 at Masters?
- IKO Recognised School – highest teaching standards.
- Perfect Conditions – warm, shallow, and windy all year.
- Small Groups – max 4 students per instructor for personalised feedback.
- Money‑Back Guarantee – if you’re not satisfied after the first session, we’ll refund 100%.
❓ Windsurfing Course hurghada Frequently Asked Questions
No, we provide all gear. Just bring swimwear, sunscreen, and a towel.
We monitor forecasts closely. If conditions are unsuitable, we reschedule or offer theory sessions / yoga. Your booking is fully flexible.
Not included, but we partner with nearby hotels (e.g., [Hotel Name]) for special rates – ask us for details.
Absolutely! We offer combined packages. Contact us for a custom quote.
💬 What Our Students Say
“I’d been stuck at beginner level for a year. After the Level 2 course at Masters, I finally planed and used footstraps. The instructors are so patient and know exactly how to explain.”
– Emma, UK (Google Review)“Hurghada is a windsurfing paradise, and Masters made learning fun and safe. The harness session changed everything!”
– Carlos, Spain