Peter Hart Windsurfing Clinics

Join a Peter Hart Masterclass and windsurf clinic in 2024. Expert pro coaching holidays with Sportif for over 25 years to destinations such as Rhodes in the Greek Isands, the Caribbean, Brazil and Mauritius.


Peter Hart Profile

Peter is a former British speed and slalom windsurf champion and leading authority on windsurfing instruction with monthly articles for Windsurf Magazine as Technique Editor. He was the first British windsurfer to break into the top ten World Rankings. From his earliest days as a competitor, he started running specialist ‘Masterclass’ courses across the world and soon backed these up with a series of award-winning instructional DVDs (20 to date), books, including developing the first ever advanced teaching system for the Royal Yachting Association, writing the manuals and making the videos. He is also a brand embassador for Severne, Starboard and Tushingham.

In additional to his year round masterclass coaching clinics overseas, he continues to produce monthly magazine articles in leading UK publication, Windsurf Magazine – a combination which elevated him to the status of world technique ‘guru’. He has now been elected to the WINDSURFING HALL OF FAME. When not overseas, Peter also offers coaching in the UK and loves surfing and paddling round to his local pub!


'It's a holiday NOT a classroom'
A figure of over 70% repeat business tells you all you need to know about Peter’s clinics. Why such a high figure? People not only improve beyond their wildest dreams but also have an amazing time doing so. It’s an unbeatable formula and one that embraces all levels. Despite his star status, Peter is cuddly and very approachable. Those who shy away from his clinics for fear that it will all be too serious and way over their heads, have nothing to fear. “I cringe at the sight of a group being lectured to at 8 in the morning and then being led onto the water like a troupe of reluctant trekking ponies. Everyone learns in different ways. Some do like detailed, theoretical explanations, some just need to watch and imitate, some like to be pushed some prefer to be left alone. As a result my tuition is very much one to one. At the beginning of the week we make a personal ‘wish list’ and then get there through a mix of dry land rehearsal and then lots of on water practice and immediate feedback. Sometimes I sail with you, sometimes I observe and video. Sometimes you need to escape and sort a few things out away from the pressure of critical eyes … and then find me again when you a little re-directing.”


Individual Attention
And what about the worry of not being good enough? Well for your own safety and enjoyment, Peter suggests a minimum standard for each clinic (which can be as low as being able to use the harness). However, many of the venues are like golf courses in that they allow sailors of varying abilities to all play together. “At Mauritius, for example, we had a husband and wife team. He was desperate to loop and improve his downwind wave riding. She wanted to crack the waterstart and learn to stay upwind. No problem. Inside the reef you have a flat, shallow, safe practise area of unimaginable beauty; further out to sea, waves of Hawaiian-esque perfection, break over another reef. Everyone is happy. We just split the session.


Multiple Abilities
Taking these courses, I’m constantly reassured that committed windsurfers are great people. I don’t think we’ve ever had a bad egg. Despite a mix of abilities, there’s none of this sniffy “I’m better than you” lark. It’s probably not the smartest thing for the coach to say but I reckon they learn as much off each other as they do from me!”



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Peter Hart Windsurfing Clinics

Mauritius 21 Nov - 06 Dec 2024

The Mauritius 2024 Peter Hart Masterclass covers everything from water starts to wave sailing in the idyllic spot at Le Morne. This is NOT an experts only clinic says Peter. The required standard to join is planing in the foot straps and harness on a 120l board. See VIDEOS from previous clinics. Depart 21 Nov - 02 Dec 2024 - 10 Nights - 07 Days coaching. Depart 21 Nov - 06 Dec 2024 - 14 Nights - 07 Days coaching.

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Tobago Jan - Feb - March 2025

Join windsurfing Guru and professional coach, Peter Hart for his 1 or 2 week technique Masterclass on the Caribbean Island of Tobago for Intermediate to Advanced windsurfers. Non windsurfing partners welcome. 7, 10 and 14 + nights with extensions available. Week 1 28 January - 04 February 2025. FULL. Week 2 04 - 11 February 2025. FULL Week 3 25 March - 04 April 2025. LIMITED SPACES NOW!

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Jeri Brazil 2025

Join Peter Hart for his Brazil Clinic in Jericoacoara for 9 days in 2025 for an entry level wave sailing Masterclass plus general skills for intermediates-advanced windsurfers. January offers near perfect wave-sailing conditions and the whole place noticeably less crowded and laid-back. See the sailing conditions on these VIDEOS of previous clinics > ADVANCE REGISTRATION OPEN!

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Rhodes Greece 13, 20 June 2025

ALL LEVELS - If you can plane in the harness this clinic is for you. Join Peter for this week long windsurfing pro coaching holiday in the Greek Islands. Stay right on the spot in a very comfortable hotel with excellent sailing conditions, 2 pro centres on the beach with everything provided for the perfect mix of holiday and a technique coaching. Week 1 13-20 June 2025. FULL - WAIT LIST ONLY Week 2 20-27 June 2025. FULL - WAIT LIST ONLY

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