Foiling
Foiling pathway
We recognise that Foiling is here to stay and sailors should have the opportunity to learn from a young age. We have developed a junior & youth Foiling pathway programme aimed at young sailors to teach them skills to sail and race foiling boats. Sailors get a fantastic opportunity to learn on boats specifically designed for youngsters as well as the more established foiling classes.
Youth Foiling
Using expert foiling coaches, the Youth (15-19) foiling pathway develops skills within this exciting new discipline. The programme of 5 weekends is designed for sailors competing in youth classes to complement class specific training, creating adaptive and well-rounded sailors.
The pathway involves foiling techniques, technical setup aspects, manoeuvres and racing in appropriate foiling specific boats including the Skeeta and Waszp.
Junior Foiling
The Junior (10-15) foiling pathway uses expert foiling coaches to develop skills within this exciting new discipline. The programme of 5 weekends is designed for sailors competing in juniors’ classes to complement class specific training, creating adaptive and well-rounded sailors.
The pathway involves learning foiling techniques, technical setup aspects, manoeuvres and racing in the junior specific foiling boat, the Nikki.
WindFoiling
Our WindFoiling Pathway Programme uses skilled windfoiling coaches to learn and develop techniques within this exciting new discipline of the sport. The programme of weekends designed for junior and youth windsurfers will cover everything from foiling techniques, foiling gybes, and foil setup.
Our weekly Performance Windsurf Club, based in Portsmouth, is a clinic style club for advanced Techno or foiling windsurfers.
Our expert team
James Parker-Mowbray
Performance Academy Manager
RYA Optimist National Lead Coach
RYA ILCA 4 National Lead Coach
SailFoil Coach
Expertise:
ILCA, Optimist, Foiling
James Hadden
Performance Academy Head Coach
RYA ILCA 6 Youth Squad Head Coach
British Finn Association Under 23 Coach
Expertise:
ILCA, Finn
Rory Wilson
Performance Academy Sales & Communications Coordinator and Coach
RYA Topper South West Coach
SailFoil Coach
Expertise:
Topper, ILCA, Foiling
Iain Percy OBE
Performance Academy Advisor
Double Olympic Gold Medallist
Sailing Director at Artemis Technologies
Tim Hulse
Performance Academy Advisor
UKLA Training Officer
RYA ILCA 6 Youth Squad Coach
Previous RYA Olympic Laser Squad Sailor
Expertise:
Laser
Shaun Priestley
Performance Academy Advisor
RYA ILCA 6 Youth Squad Coach
UKLA Coach
Previous Para Olympic pathway Coach
SailFoil Coach
Expertise:
Laser, Foiling
Josh Atherton
Performance Academy Coach
RYA Optimist South RTG Head Coach
RYA RS Feva Coach
SailFoil Coach
Expertise:
Optimist, RS Feva
Rob York
RYA Techno National Lead Coach
RYA Under 23 IQ Foil Head Coach
British Sailing Team IQ Foil Sailor
Expertise:
IQ Foil, Techno
Lewis May
RYA Bic Techno South RTG Head Coach
RYA UKJS South Head
WindFoil Coach
Expertise:
Techno, Wind Foiling
Paul Wakelin
Nacra Coach
Previous RYA Head Youth Multi-hull Coach
Expertise:
Nacra, Multihull
James Gray
British Sailing Team ILCA Pathway Coach
Waszp Coach
Expertise:
Laser
Rich Sheridan
RS Feva Class National Coach
Expertise:
RS Feva
Alice Masterman
Professional 49erFX sailor
29er Class Head Coach
Expertise:
29er, 49erFx
Matilda Nicholls
British Sailing Team Laser Radial Sailor
2019 Laser Radial Youth World Champion
Expertise:
Laser
Flo Nicholls
RYA Radial Youth Squad
2018 Laser 4.7 U16 European Champion
Expertise:
Laser
Performance Academy Partners
