wing surfing
lessons
Learn to Wing Surf
Wing surfing is great fun , where you sail a board regular sup around using a wing and the wind to power you along. It’s easy to learn and opens a whole new level of fun on the water.
Surfs SUP Watersports deliver amazing wing surfing and wing sup lessons in Chichester Harbour, Bracklesham Bay and the West Wittering area in West Sussex, which guarantees you superb conditions to help you to speed up the learning journey.
wing surfing levels
- 1 - 3 hour lessons
- Private Groups and One to One sessions
- Year round teaching
- Total beginner to foil ready
intro to wing surfing
- Land Based - Group
- Wind theory
- Safety
- Kit setup
- Handling kit
- On land control of kit and basic movements
Who should attend:
- Anyone aged 10 and up – ideal for juniors and beginners
- Families or groups looking for a fun, low-pressure introduction to windsurfing
- Those who want to build confidence and knowledge before taking a full water-based lesson.
- Next Level
L1 - Learn to Wingsurf
- 1-2-1 or Private Groups
You’re at the very beginning of your winging journey and this is the time to get the basics ingrained into memory so you’re able to progress safely and quickly.
It’s as much about feel as it is set movements, so we’ll try and give you subtle prompts that make sense and let you really connect with the wing and board.
Based on the RYA training syllabus, we’ve added some of our own training methods to further improve the core foundations that will really help.
We’ve delivered this Level 1 Wing SUP sessions many times over the years and have always our clients making the moves within a few hours.
What do we cover in this level 1 lesson
As a beginner winger, the LEARN TO WINGSURF lessons will make sure you really understand the fundamentals of handling, flying and sailing the wing. The LEARN TO WINGSURF lesson, will focus on the core elements that make up, safety, handling and flying the wing.
Who should attend:
* If you have zero windsports experience, this is an absolute must.
If you have kitesurfed, windsurfed, surfed, paddleboarded, then this is the foundation course for you.
What we will cover:
- Land based including – Safety / Environment and Weather.
- Introduction to the kit, setup and safe handling.
- Land based wing control – Stance – Board control
- Water based you will sail across the wind, turn and return to base.
- If time allows we will cover a basic gybe.
- Next Level
L2 - Improve your wingsurfing
- 1-2-1 or Private Groups
After gaining some basic experience, you’re ready to make progress and develop those new skills on the water.
You will be sailing in Chichester Harbour to make use of the flat water and clean winds, that will give us room to sail and improve what you learned in the first lesson.
Focussing on good technique will speed up the learning curve and get you towards the foil a lot quicker.
Our RYA qualified instructors will make sure you’re well prepared so you can start your wing journey.
What do we cover in this level 2 lesson
You will already have had some time on the water, so we’re going to crack on and see what you can do , before we look to improve those actions that really make a difference.
We’re going to be drilling into the basic movements, to improve the kit responsiveness and speed that each move takes.
Who should attend:
If you have already used a wing on a board before, but are not really ready to foil as you need to boost those skills then this is for you.
What we will cover:
- Body position and power control
- Better upwind and downind sailing
- Body positioning
- Stronger wind handling
helpful information
Find out more about where we teach, useful tips and frequently asked questions about our wing surfing lessons and courses.
when do we run wing lessons?
Wingsurfing lessons need flat water and clean wind, so our choice of location and conditions is really important to deliver the best session.
With our beginners we head to Chichester Harbour, which offers flat water and safe conditions.
Depending on the tide times we can start really early or later during the summer months, so be ready to get an early start.
what equipment do we use?
Wingtro and basic wing surfing lessons, need a wide stable board and small wing so you can focus on the movements, without struggling with kit.
We have a selection of wings ranging from 3.5m to 5.0mtrs to suit the person and a few different boards to choose from.
You will also be given a buoyancy aid for safety reasons, even if you’re a capable swimmer.
winging Progression Path
Our wing intro stages are progressive and will take you from total beginner to confident sailor, ready for the foil.
- Intro to Wingsurf (RYA Level 1)
- Improver wingsurfing (RYA Level 2)
From those tentative steps to confidently sailing a course and making more dynamic turns, these courses will get you ready to go out on your own.
why choose our wingsurfing lessons?
- All of our coaches are RYA certified and we base our instruction on the RYA principles with a twist to better the deliver of our sessions.
- We use amazing tech to help improve our lessons.
- We have the most suitable kit.
- We have our own teaching system that really enhances the core principles.
where do we wing surf
Chichester Harbour is perfect for wing surfing
We love using Chichester Harbour for Wing surfing lessons as it offers everything we need from clean air to flat water.
Depending on the tide and wind direction, we’ll pick a meeting point such as Itchenor, Dell Quay, East Head, Prinsted or Chichester Marina.
Pagham
Pagham is another spot we use, which is near to Bognor Regis. More tricky as the wind direction has to be perfect.
Bracklesham can be a bit more challening
Bracklesham is great for winging experience in open water, having to cope with some swell and maybe a bit more chop.
What3Words: Prinsted – Bracklesham Bay – Pagham – Hayling Island (Esso Beach) –
Google map: Prinsted –Bracklesham Bay – Pagham – Hayling Island (Esso Beach) –
faqs
How do you book a wingsurfing lesson?
All of our wing surfing lessons are based on first come first served basis. You buy a voucher, which entitles you to a lesson slot within 1 year of purchase. We then discuss your requirements and work with you to find a suitable time when wind and tides work.
How long does it take to learn wingsurfing?
On the first lesson you will be taught the very basics and will have time to try and put them into practice. Most people pick it up , but are fairly robotic in their movements, so an extra session will help you to develop those basics and become more fluid.
What do I need to bring?
You’re going to be on the water for most of your wingsurfing session, so a wetsuit and booties are a must if you have them. After that you will need a towel and dry clothing.
Can I book lessons as a gift?
If you want to gift a wingsurfing lesson for a family member or friend then you can buy a voucher from our website. They can redeem it within 12 months.
What ages do we teach in wingsurfing?
Winging is pretty physical and so we really need the kids to be over 13 years old.
How long is a wingsurfing lesson?
Our sessions run for around 2.5-3 hours and are full on, from the intro to action on the water.
Do you need to be fit to wingsurf?
Wingsurfing is pretty physical and requires balance, so you need to be able to stand on a paddleboard at the least.
DO i need lots of lesson?
It depends on what you want to achieve. If your goal is to get wing foiling then you really need to be on the water with a wing and a sup for a solid week so you can really get the hang of wing control, to the point you no longer have to really think about it.
Is all the equipment provided?
A suitable board and wing, with a buyoancy aid is provided on all of our lessons.
What happens if the weather isn’t suitable?
If the weather is not suitable then we will reschedule the lesson.
Do you need to be able to swim?
It is important that you can swim. Even though we provide a buoyancy aid, you need to be comfortable in the water.
