Foiling Course in Dinghy Sailing and Kitesurfing
Online 300-hour course in dinghy sailing and kitesurf foiling. 6 modules with the World Sailing Racing Rules, Appendix F of the Racing Rules: kiteboard racing rules, and XFLR5. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the hydrodynamic principles of flight over water.
Configure foil equipment for dinghy sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Adjust the flying height and angle of attack of the foil.
Apply take-off, tacking and gybing techniques in flight.
Interpret the class and racing rules for foiling classes.
Organise safety measures for training sessions and events.
Develop a project on set-up and progression in foiling.
Who it's for
- Foiling coach who wants to specialise in Foiling in Dinghy Sailing and Kitesurfing.
- Kite foil racer who wants to specialise in Foiling in Dinghy Sailing and Kitesurfing.
- Dinghy equipment technician who wants to specialise in Foiling in Dinghy Sailing and Kitesurfing.
- Foil designer who wants to specialise in Foiling in Dinghy Sailing and Kitesurfing.
- Event safety manager who wants to specialise in Foiling in Dinghy Sailing and Kitesurfing.
- Kitesurf school instructor who wants to specialise in Foiling in Dinghy Sailing and Kitesurfing.
- Graduates in engineering or science who want to enter kitesurf and sailing schools.
What you'll work with
- World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing
- Appendix F of the Racing Rules: kiteboard racing rules
- Formula Kite class rules
- iQFOiL class rules
- International Moth class rules
- ISO 12402-5 Personal flotation devices. Buoyancy aids (level 50)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1History of foiling in dinghy sailing and kite1.2Hydrodynamic lift at low speed1.3Take-off speed and wing loading1.4Relationship between sail power and lift1.5Foil drag versus hull drag1.6Ventilation and loss of lift1.7Particularities of the kite as a power source1.8Foiling classes in the Olympic programme1.9Safety and risks of foiling1.10Practice: calculating take-off speed
2.1International Moth and tiller control2.2WASZP and one-design foils2.3Nacra 17 and foiling catamarans2.4Mast, wing and stabiliser configuration2.5Adjusting flying height2.6Rake and angle of attack adjustments2.7Materials and stiffness of foils2.8Foil maintenance and transport2.9Choosing equipment according to sailor weight2.10Workshop: setting up a Moth before sailing
3.1Bow kites and C-kites3.2Boards and foil masts3.3Front wings and stabilisers3.4Formula Kite class and approved equipment3.5Kite size according to wind3.6Safety systems and quick release3.7Lines, bars and power control3.8Foil in iQFOiL and Olympic windsurfing3.9Comparison between kite, windsurfing and dinghy sailing3.10Practice: equipment selection for a kite championship
4.1Take-off and stabilisation4.2Height control with body movement4.3Tacking and gybing in flight4.4Sailing upwind and downwind4.5Managing waves and gusts4.6Falls and controlled landings4.7Pedagogical progression in foiling4.8Video analysis of technique4.9Use of sensors to measure flight4.10Laboratory: analysis of flight data with GPS
5.1Racing rules for kiteboarding5.2Formula Kite class rules5.3iQFOiL class rules5.4Moth and WASZP class rules5.5Competition formats with finals5.6Mandatory protective equipment5.7Safety at foiling events5.8Managing high-speed collisions5.9Organiser's responsibility5.10Case study: safety at a kite foil championship
6.1Class and study equipment6.2Hydrodynamic analysis of the foil6.3Proposed configuration and adjustments6.4Technical progression plan6.5Data collection while sailing6.6Analysis of results6.7Safety plan6.8Performance conclusions6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is XFLR5, OpenFOAM, Rhinoceros 3D, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real set-up procedures for foil equipment in dinghy sailing, GPS flight data analysis and a safety plan for a foiling event. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the hydrodynamic principles of flight over water.
Configure foil equipment for dinghy sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Adjust the flying height and angle of attack of the foil.
Apply take-off, tacking and gybing techniques in flight.
Interpret the class and racing rules for foiling classes.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with XFLR5, OpenFOAM, Rhinoceros 3D, MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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