FAQ

Ithaca Windsurfing, Cornell Windsurfing, Finger Lakes Windsurfing

Windsurfing in Ithaca? Where?
The CWC shed is located at East Shore Park, next to Cornell Sailing.
Click here for direction to East Shore.

When?
Whenever the shed is open, which depends on the wind and availability of a key-holder.
Shed openings are announced on the mailing list.
The season generally runs from late May through mid October.

Mailing List?

You can subscribe to the mailing list by sending an email to

    WINDSURFING-L-REQUEST@CORNELL.EDU

with the single word “join” in the body of the email.

You can also read the messages at:

    http://groups.google.com/group/cayuga-windsurfing/topics

though you cannot post messages from the website.

How Much?
Annual membership is $20. You’ll find such affordable rates nowhere else in the world!
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Inexperienced?
No problem. Beginners are welcome, and given basic lessons to get started. You just need to know how to swim.
We will try to indicate in email announcements if wind conditions are deemed too strong for beginners.
We also organize clinics once or twice a year, stay tuned for announcements.

Equipment?
The club has all the equipment you need, though of limited quantities and varying quality.
When there are more members present than available rigs, please take turns and limit your sailing time if there are others waiting on shore.
Please also help each other carry the rigs to and from the shed, and be careful handling all equipment, as much of the equipment is irreplaceable.

What Should I Bring?
Swimsuit and towel.
Water shoes or booties are recommended, due to sharp rocks and zebra mussels.
Wetsuits are required when waters are cold (usually mid-September through mid-June).
The club has a few wetsuits for member use.

Age Limit?
For liability reasons, we are prevented from accepting members under the age of 18.

Not a Student?
Not a problem. The club is open to community members as well.


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