Wing Foiling is a new exciting watersport. It is best explained by having look at the video on this page.
It really is important to get some proper tuition as whilst being quite accessible the learning curve is quite steep and there are important safety measures too take to ensure you learn fast, stay safe and smiling. We highly recommend choosing one of our Learn to Wingfoil Packages.Our courses are run by RYA Wing Foiling Instructors on Hove Lagoon and the sea. The thrill of foiling is very addictive, but it is not smoothing you are going to master in 5 minutes. The process of learning to wing foil is essential divided to two main sections, off foil and on foil. Learning the skills of controlling the wing and board without getting onto foil is absolutely essential and is covered in our Taster and Improvers. The second half of the journey is about getting onto the foil and this is covered in our Tow Foiling progression Clinic followed Intermediate Clinics (First Flights) and our advanced clinics (Sustained Flights).
Wingsurf Foil Taster Sessions :
An introductory course, providing a basic introduction to winging. This course is split into two parts; flying the wing ashore, and getting afloat. Together these sessions provide the fundamentals of wing control, translating its power into forward momentum and steering, whilst reinforcing the core skills of board balance to enable you to travel across the wind a short distance, gybe and return to starting point.
Gain fundamental skills of wing control and to get standing up on a board powered by the wing.
This course is aimed at complete beginners that are swimmers.
Hove Lagoon, BN3 4LX
Complete beginners age 14+
From May 2022
Book online from the dates below or call 01273 42 48 42 option 2 or email us.If you cannot find a date please contact us.Booking terms and conditions apply and rebooking fees are charged for cancellations made with less than 4 weeks notice.
Learn to Wing Foil package is our best value route to getting into winging. It includes the Tatser and Improvers Courses, plus a tow foiling clinic on the wakeboard cable system on Hove Lagoon
Essential course for non windsurfers. Existing windsurfers may skip this course.
What to bring Swimwear: To wear under the wetsuit and buoyancy aid which are provided.Towel: We have hot showers so you will need a towel to dry yourself off at the end of your session.Bag: To put your wet things in.Other stuff: Suitable clothing for the weather on the day. Sunscreen, layers in case the wind gets up, anorak or waterproof jacket.What not to bring Valuables. We have free lockers in the changing rooms but better safe than sorry.
Water quality The water quality in Hove Lagoon is independently tested regularly during the summer season as part of the Brighton and Hove City Councils seafront beach water quality testing. Lagoon Watersports opened in 1994, since that date the water in Hove Lagoon has passed every test.
Independent water quality test results from 2017 testing
Total Colibacteria
Faecal Colibacteria
Faecal Enterococci
Alterations to Bookings at Hove Lagoon Customers are able to rearrange course dates up to two times with no charge when Lagoon Watersports is given : 48 hours notice for courses under £75 per person 7 days notice for courses priced between £76 – £300 per person 14 days notice for course over £301 per person If Lagoon Watersports is given less than the required notice period this is considered to be a cancellation. In circumstances when a customer requests more than two changes of a date, a rebooking fee of 50% of the course fee will be charged. In circumstances where the customer is unable to choose new dates or Lagoon Watersports is unable to offer suitable alternative dates a credit will be applied to the customers account that is valid for 24 months. Cancellation charges Customers may cancel a course with written notification from the lead name in your group. The following cancellation fees apply when Lagoon Watersports is given :
Course Cancellation by Lagoon Watersports In circumstances where Lagoon Watersports cancels a course (Excluding Force Majeure), the customer may choose a new date or a full refund. Force Majeure In circumstances out of our control we will endeavour to rebook and hold credit for any activity in the future valid for 24 months. This includes cancellation by us due to COVID-19. No refunds will be given in these circumstances.
RYA Courses Due limited availability you can only reschedule up to 14 days prior to the course start date to give us time to fill your place, within 14 days and up to 48 hours it will cost £99 to reschedule. Within 48 hours you will need to rebook at full cost of the session/Course Zero to Dayskipper and Learn to Sail packages are allowed a maximum of 2 changes to dates without penalties, this must be at least 7 days prior to the course date otherwise a penalty fee of £75 will be incurred Boating experiences trips, Powerboat ride, Jet Ski Safaris Individuals booked onto boating experiences may reschedule up to 48 hours prior to the activity, within 48 hours you will loose your booking and given a 25% discount on rebooking
You may cancel with written notification from the lead name in your group. The following cancellation fees apply :
Group bookings confirm numbers 4 weeks prior to the event with the final balance. Any changes in numbers we will endeavour to accommodate, the following applies Numbers increases up to 24 hours prior to the event will be accommodated as much as possible, priced per head Number decreases up to 7 days prior to the event will be accommodated, but where this reduce your group size below 6 persons you will need to pay for 6 persons. Session durations might vary depending on changes to group sizes
RYA Courses If we need to cancel due to Instructor availability, damaged equipment or engine failure or weather conditions/Sea State we will give you as much notice as possible and offer new dates to complete the course. Boating experiences trips, Powerboat ride, Jet Ski Safaris If we need to cancel due to Instructor availability, damaged equipment, engine failure or weather conditions/Sea State we will do all we can to arrange another suitable date, if we cannot provide suitable availability then you will be offered a full refund Force Majeure – In circumstances out of our control we will endeavour to rebook and hold credit for any activity in the future with a two year expiry
There will be a maximum of 6 people in the group which is as stated by the RYA.
Without proper training it can be dangerous.
With proper training we can teach you how to learn safely. It is vital you approach Wing Surf Foiling with respect and learn slowly and carefully, and an exciting world lays ahead of you.
Helmets and impact vests are provided
Having said that it is inevitable at some point you will come into contact with your foil. You should be prepared for some bruises and cuts during your Wing Foiling journey.
Customer with no windsurfing experience should start with the Taster Course, then the Improvers course before moving onto the Tow Foil progression Then progress to our Intermediate clinic. 99% of customers will want to complete the Intermediate Clinic Multiple times and many will find taking the Tow Foil Clinic multiple times will speed up progress.
Learning to wing foil is spilt into off foil and on foil sections.
The Taster and improvers courses are off foil. These focus on mastering the skills of wing and board control to prepare you to get on to foil. It is essential to gain these skills before trying to get onto foil.
We start to get onto foil on theTow Foil Progression Clinic.
There are a maximum of 4 students on our Wing Foiling Courses and 2 on the Tow Foiling Clinics.
