Windsurfing Lessons

After years of being fed up with the constant wind on Hatteras messing up the surf, Barton started windsurfing on Hatteras in the 70’s and came to love it on the sound and ocean side. The constant wind and flat water or waves makes Hatteras a fantastic place to windsurf. Our Sail Shop is located right on the sound side providing easy access to excellent conditions.

Gear Overview

Barton explains the gear components of windsurfing. He reviews wind concepts and the sailing area.

Sail Training

Barton demonstrates proper body and sail position to control the board using the sail. He reviews tacking and jibing, foot positioning, where to hold the sail.

Sailing Away!

Barton gives you real time feedback of how to position yourself to sail optimally. "Let go of your right hand, other right!"

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Refreshing, old-school customer service and honesty. Fun and interesting stories of island and windsurfing history with Bart, and Reider is as friendly and helpful as can be. They got all six of our party up and sailing on windsurfers within the first 15 minutes of their first lesson. They are invested in getting you into the right gear for the conditions and your skill level, and it's abundantly apparent they want you to have fun and success. Already planning our return trip!

Wade

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Great family run business! I have never windsurfed before and was surfing within the hour. Barton is a great teacher that will get you off on the right track.

Phil

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I had such a great time learning to windsurf with Barton! His instruction was really great and the bay is such a perfect place to learn. I had so much fun and I feel like I have a really good foundation. And it was a ton of fun!

Bex