Learn to windsurf at Hove Lagoon, Brighton

Hove Lagoon is the perfect place to start windsurfing :

• We have 20 years experince of teaching people to windsurf.
• The water is shallow allow a chance to stand and take a rest at any point
• It is sheltered form the strongest winds but by the sea benefits from sea breezes
• Small so the water does not get rough and kids can easily get to the sides.
• Hove Lagoon centre is inspected by Royal Yachting Association.
• Excellent clubhouse facilities with Café and free wireless internet.
• Staff are RYA qualified, friendly, experienced, and approachable.
• Water quaility is monoitored regularly by the Environment Agency and brighton and Hove City Council

We recommend RYA Start Windsurfing Package, which is two half days, plus two free sessions as our improvers club. (See tabs above for details) If you fancy a taste of windsurfing then try the "learn to windsurf" course. If you have done a little bit of windsurfing and you can get the sail up and move off then the improvers windsurf course is for you.

Learn to Windsurf RYA Course - Brighton, Sussex.

Learn to windsurf with our Start Windsurfing RYA Package at Hove Lagoon, Brighton, East Sussex.

Our Start Windsurfing RYA Package is designed to give complete beginners and those with some previous experience a thorough introduction to windsurfing. Using beginner boards and lightweight rigs, you will learn all the basic windsurfing techniques from one of our experienced and friendly instructors. The course takes place in the shallow and sheltered waters of Hove Lagoon, which is an ideal learning environment for those new to windsurfing.

Course Content Includes:

• Balance on a board.
• Set up equipment and how to use it.
• Windsurf in a straight line.
• Steer the board.
• Turn around (Upwind and down wind).
• Sail back to where you started.

Start Windsurfing Package at Lagoon Watersports:

• Suitable for complete beginners. We train everyone from kids to grandparents!
• Modern lightweight kit, expert tuition and waist deep water makes Lagoon Watersports the best place to learn.
• Master the basics of how to control and steer a windsurf board.
• Group sizes are kept to a maximum of 6 people.
• Run by highly experienced and friendly RYA instructors.
• All specialised equipment is provided, including wetsuits.

The course includes 2 x half days training plus 2 x 2 hour club practice sessions which include training and equipment hire. We recommend you complete the course over the same weekend, however you are welcome to choose the second part of the course to be on another weekend.

Course Objective: At the end of the course you will be able to windsurf in light winds to a chosen point and return to where you started. Those that have reached a certain level of competency will receive the Start Windsurfing RYA certificate. This will enable you to hire windsurfing equipment at most RYA centres in light winds.

To progress your windsurfing skills and get out onto the sea, we would advise taking the Intermediate Non-Planing Course, which is the follow on course to Learn to windsurf. Book with this course and save £79.

Prerequisites: Aimed at complete beginners and those with some previous experience.

Where: Hove Lagoon.

What to Bring: All you need to bring is an old pair of shoes you don’t mind getting wet, towel and swim wear. Wetsuit, buoyancy aid and equipment hire is included. We also sell neoprene shoes if you forget your old pair!

Booking terms and conditions apply and rebooking fees are charged for cancellations made with less than 4 weeks notice.

Windsurf Taster

Our Windsurf Taster session is the ideal way to get a feel for what windsurfing has to offer. The session is 3 hours long and will give you an introduction to windsurfing, showing you how to use the equipment, get you up on the board and basic windsurfing techniques.

Windsurf Taster at Lagoon Watersports:

• Modern lightweight kit, expert tuition and waist deep water makes Lagoon Watersports the best place to learn.
• Suitable for complete beginners. We train everyone from kids to grandparents!
• Master the basics of how to control and steer a windsurf board.
• Run by highly experienced and friendly RYA instructors.
• All specialised equipment is provided, including wetsuits.

Once you have completed the taster session you can go on and complete the full Start Windsurfing RYA Package by completing a further 3 hour Improvers Windsurf Course and then attending two of our club practice sessions.

Suitability: Adults

Prerequisites: Aimed at complete beginners.

Where: Hove Lagoon

What to Bring: All you need to bring is an old pair of shoes you don’t mind getting wet, towel and swimwear. Wetsuit, buoyancy aid and equipment hire is included. We also sell neoprene shoes if you forget your old pair!

Important: After the Windsurf Taster Session you will have an idea of what windsurfing can offer, however you will not be ready to hire boards. To be able to hire you will need to complete the Start Windsurfing RYA Package. You can complete this by completing a further 3 hour course and then attending two of our club practice sessions.

Booking terms and conditions apply and rebooking fees are charged for cancellations made with less than 4 weeks notice.

Improvers Windsurf Course - Hove Lagoon, Brighton, Sussex

The Improvers Windsurf Course, Hove Lagoon, Brighton, East Sussex is designed to follow on from our Learn to Windsurf Course with the aim of improving your turns and getting you windsurfing up wind.

You will learn all the basic windsurfing techniques from one of our experienced and friendly instructors. The course takes place in the shallow and sheltered waters of Hove Lagoon, which is an ideal learning environment for those new to windsurfing.

Course Content Includes:

• Master steering
• Turn around both upwind (Tack) and down wind (Gybe)
• Windsurf up wind and down wind

Improvers Windsurf Course at Lagoon Watersports:

• Modern lightweight kit, expert tuition and waist deep water makes Lagoon Watersports the best place to learn.
• Master the basics of how to control and steer a windsurf board.
• Group sizes are kept to a maximum of 6 people.
• Run by highly experienced and friendly RYA instructors.
• All specialised equipment is provided, including wetsuits.

The course includes 1 x half days training plus 2 x 2 hour club practice sessions which include training and equipment hire.

Course Objective: At the end of the course you will be able to windsurf in light winds to a chosen point and return to where you started. Those that have reached a certain level of competency will receive the Start Windsurfing RYA certificate. This will enable you to hire windsurfing equipment at most RYA centres in light winds.

To progress your windsurfing skills and get out on to the sea, we would advise taking the Intermediate Non-Planing Course, which is the follow on course to Learn to windsurf.

What is not included: Unless you have bought the Start Windsurfing RYA Package the log books and certificates are not included in the price and can be added for an additional £10.

What is next: We recommend the Intermediate Non Planing Course, which aims to get you ready to go on the sea. Save £40 when you book this course after completing this course.

Prerequisites: The Learn to Windsurf Course is aimed at those with two or three hours windsurfing experience in the recent past.

Where: Hove Lagoon.

What to Bring: All you need to bring is an old pair of shoes you don’t mind getting wet, towel and swim wear. Wetsuit, buoyancy aid and equipment hire is included. We also sell neoprene shoes if you forget your old pair!

Booking terms and conditions apply and rebooking fees are charged for cancellations made with less than 4 weeks notice.

Private 1:1 Windsurf Lesson

A private 1 to 1 windsurf lesson with a friendly, qualified RYA instructor can offer you an intensive way to learn a new sport or master new skills to improve your windsurfing.

Courses are suitable for all abilities, from complete beginners to those more advanced.

Included in the price for every hour of tuition is one hour of windsurf hire, so you can practice you new found skills! All equipment including wet suits is provided.

1 hour lesson with equipment: From £69.

4 hour RYA level 1 course – From £240. Includes 2 x 2 hour sessions and 4 hours of practice time.

Add a second person and get a 50% discount for them. Add a third person and they get a further 50% discount.

Private 1 to 1 Lessons at Lagoon Watersports:

• Suitable for complete beginners to those more experienced.
• Modern lightweight kit, expert tuition and waist deep water makes Lagoon Watersports the best place to learn.
• Master the basics of how to control and steer a windsurf board.
• Run by highly experienced and friendly RYA instructors.
• All specialised equipment is provided, including wetsuits.

Dates: Please call to check availability on 01273 42 48 42 ext. 2, sorry dates cannot be booked online.

Prerequisites: Suitable for complete beginners to those more experienced.

Where: Hove Lagoon.

What to Bring: All you need to bring is an old pair of shoes you don’t mind getting wet, towel and swim wear. Wetsuit, buoyancy aid and equipment hire is included. We also sell neoprene shoes if you forget your old pair!

Booking terms and conditions apply and rebooking fees are charged for cancellations made with less than 4 weeks notice