WindsurfKids
WindsurfKids is a fun and friendly introduction to windsurfing, water safety and environmental education. Filled with inspiring stories, interactive challenges and opportunities to get outside, this workbook is designed to inspire kids while supporting their parents, instructors and educators.
WindsurfKids is an interactive guide brought to you by Starboard, to give younger children all the tools to become a Windsurf Kid.
Currently the WindsurfKids Workbook is available online in English here.
Starboard aims to make the Workbook available in many more languages. If your school, club or national association would like to see the WindsurfKids Workbook translated into your local language, please contact eco@star-board.com.
Kids are guided through the following 6 lessons by Tiki and a dream team of professional windsurfers and eco-activists.
The guide is free to access and covers 6 main topics:
- Windsurf Safety
- Getting on the Water
- Windsurf Adventures
- Ocean Plastics
- Being a Healthy Windsurfer
- Ambassador for the planet
As they make their way through the first 3 lessons, young readers get to grips with the basics of windsurfing, learn to spot hazards at sea and discover all sorts of adventurous possibilities – including the windsurfing pathway to the Olympic Games!
Following on from this the second half of the workbook focuses on 2 key areas, helping kids to look after themselves and their home – planet earth.
Interactive recipes, exercises and games are designed to keep WindsurfKids happy, healthy and relaxed. While breaking down complex topics including microplastics, climate change and carbon footprints into bite sized chunks. Inspiring the next generation of ambassadors for the planet!
Why WindsurfKids?
We know that when kids fall in love with an outdoor sport like windsurfing, they fall in love with the outdoors. And kids who love their planet become the best ambassadors for taking care of it.
WindsurfKids was born following the success of SUPKids, founded by Linzi Hawkin in 2014. Both programs share the same aim: engaging kids in watersports and making vital water safety & environmental education accessible to everyone.
When given the right support, young people have the power to change the world they live in for the better. Sometimes all it takes is a little inspiration to help them discover their inner activist, whether that comes from a teacher, a book or an experience in nature.