Lagoon Watersports News

The Argus feature the Lagoon

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:29:18 GMT

Some exciting weather saw the film crew from the Argus news paper experience the thrilling zap cats. see how they got on www.theargus.co.uk/news/videos

Windy weekend coming up

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:18:23 GMT

It looks like an exciting weekend ahead ! It looks windy from Saturday through to Wednseday ! Bad news is high tides are about 2pm on Saturday so if you want to get on the sea you will need to make an early start as it will be pretty rough.

Don't forget we will be hosting the Neil Prdye / UKWA windsurf slalom race event over the weekend so there should be plenty of action to watch out on the sea ! More advanced sailors can enter the event - best call us ASAP about that.

We will also be at paddle round the pier with Jo leach competing on a raft ! Come and see us at our stand on the east lawn after you have sailed

New kids hires card

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:04:31 GMT

What do kids get:

10 tokens to use Lagoon facilities to take part in any of the following

Kids Club
On Board Club
Windsurf hire
Dinghy hire
Surf ski hire

Restrictions : card valid for 6 months , cannot be used for sea hire. Each token is for a max of 2 hours, no refunds available for non usage.

Price : £99 and offer kids 10 tokens at the Lagoon. Buy on line save £5.00

If your kids are keen windsurfers and sailors that wish to have unlimited hire and go on the sea it is worth considering full membership which is available for £250 a year.

Kids summer holiday activities

We have a full program of windsurfing , sailing and activity weeks over the summer holidays.

• Book 8 weeks ahead save 20%

• Book 4 weeks ahead save 10%

• Book on line save extra £5

• Book more than one child - save 10% on extra kids

Some activity weeks and sailing courses already full. See course available...

Kids club

Saturday 4pm - 5.30pm

Open to all kids with some basic windsurfing or sailing experience.

Non members : £25

Bronze members : £10

Full members : Free

Hire Card : 1 token

NEW On Board sailing and windsurf club

New kids club for more advanced sailors and windsurfers. Please ask an instructor if you are ready for this club.

Aimed at kids level 1 and above. Wed 5pm - 6.30pm

Non members : £25

Bronze members : £10

Full members : Free

Hire Card : 1 token

Ask us a questions

Paddle Round the Pier 2008

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:21:41 GMT

We are heavily involved in this years event with lots going on at the Lagoon.

Neil Pryde windsurf slalom race series
Start windsurfing or sailing for £5.00 limited spaces 1st come 1st served - book spaces

90 minute lesson , all equipment and full training provided
Raise money for RLNI - lagoon has donated £1000 in course and memberships to the event plus £2.50 from every taster session will go to the RLNI
We will have a stand on at the paddle show over the weekend
Jo leach will be paddling a raft around the pier
Jeremy Webb will be taking part in the SUP race from Worthing to brighton Pier ( Rather him than me!)

We will also we helping with safety cover from our powerboats

Paddle Round the Pier takes place July 5 and 6th - www.paddleroundthepier.com

Latest members photos and video

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:27:27 GMT

This great photo was taken by Lagoon Member Andy Maxted and appears in the current issue of Boards Magazine

Video of water skis at a light wind Sunday members clinic

Slide show of members in action

New dates for FREE Yacht and Zap cat sessions

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:31:44 GMT

You would think it was Christmas ! - Members can go Zap Catting and / or yacht sailing for free on the following sessions.

IMPORTANT NOTE - SPACES ARE LIMITED IF YOU DECIDE TO NOT TURN UP FOR SESSIONS LET US KNOW AS WE ALWAYS HAVE A WAITING LIST

MEMBERS FREE Yacht taster ( non members £95 , members guests £25)

Free yacht taster session

Thurs 10th July 6 - 8pm Brighton Marina - no experience needed BOOK

Thurs 24th July 6 - 8pm Brighton Marina - no experience needed BOOK

MEMBERS FREE Zap Cat Ride ( non members £95 , members guests £25)

Free Zap Cat session

Sunday 29th June 3.30pm - 5.30 pm Brighton Marina - no experience needed BOOK

Sunday 13th July 3.30pm - 5.30 pm Brighton Marina - no experience needed BOOK

Other special offers

As part of the Paddle Round the Pier festival (July 5-13th) we will be offering windsurfing and sailing taster sessions for just £5.00. With £2.50 going to the RLNI . See dates...

Lagoon clothing now available

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:40:46 GMT

In partnership with Chilled Turtle we just launching an range of three different T - shirt designs and a limited range of sweat shirts.

Our clothing is bought and printed in the UK, it's all 'fair to wear' and 'confidence in textiles' approved. The print is accredited by The Soil Association, which makes it the sole licensed textile printer and supplier of authentic organic print in the UK. Check out our clothing supplier's website for further details, www.chilledturtle.com

T shirts are available in 3 designs

Windsurf design (Mens and ladies Navy blue)

Sailing design (Mens and Ladies Navy blue)

Lagoon Watersports design (Mens, red and pale blue / Ladies pale blue and dark pink

MEMBERS SPECIAL PRICE - Retail price £22.50 members price £16.50 inc p and p to you

Sweat shirt

Lagoon Watersports design

Red / Navy MEMBERS SPECIAL PRICE - Retail price £36.99 members price £28.50 inc p and p to you. Exclusive for 2008 only 10 available.

Click here to Buy online

7 day money back guarantee.

All designs by Chilled Turtle - Thanks

New Lagoon 2008 clothing range

New kit / IMPORTANT sea sailing info

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:53:36 GMT

Now the wind has kicked in we are pleased to let you know we have a few more sea boards on the way. We have ordered a Starboard Isonic 133 for you speedsters and some more Starboard Kombats due to popularity last season. Boards should be with us this week in time for the wind later in the week.

Here are a few tips from Guy to make sure you get the most out of your sea sailing

He has put together this guide to hopefully ensure everyone has a solid understanding of the procedures we must take to go out to sea.

When you arrive at the lagoon always check the weather board, this will either say NO SAFETY COVER- fairly self explanatory, FULL SAFETY COVER- this means anyone can go on the water and the boat is out ready to go OR BUDDY SAILING ONLY- This means that people go on the water but there isn't a boat ready to go, as the conditions are too extreme. In this case there will be a minimum level e.g. Water Starters Only

If you are unsure about what kit to take grab a member of staff, they are always happy to lend their advice. Lagoon sails are not allowed on the sea. Please be aware there is a separate UJ bin for sea and Lagoon UJs.

Always check your equipment. Check all ropes , the UJ , harness lines , the fin and mast foot are tight and foot straps.

When you are ready to go make sure you check at reception where to sign out. It will either be there or on the beach

Always try and launch as close to the Upwind groin as possible, this lessens the chance of snagging the downwind groin on the way out.

DONT BE A HERO! If you find yourself downwind of the sailing area come into the beach and do the legendary walk of shame we have all done it- it makes you a better person.

Please don't see me as a taxi service, in doing so you might be putting someone else at danger.

If you come in for any reason please sign in immediately, even if you are just having a breather, snack, sunbathe etc. I am constantly doing head counts therefore the sign out sheet needs to be correct.

Stay safe

Thanks - Safety Guy

No wind no problem...

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:21:52 GMT

Mixed bag on the wind front , quite a lot of it but not a good direction for sea sailing. Mad Saturday , pictured below, the Lagoon was more like the M25. However less than ideal windsurfing did mean plenty of other stuff happened, including

New Saturday morning Pico racing at Lagoon - more
Aqua Skipping was a big hit till they broke. they should be back soon.
Some great sailing was had at the Marina with 25 people for one clinic
Stand up paddle boarding took Lagoon by storm. Last Saturday saw Edward Hart leading the way catching waves.
We managed a couple of sessions of wake boarding behind the boat and a couple of grinch winch sessions at members clinics. Don't miss out - if the wind does not show you never know what will happen at the clinics - you have to be there.

Condition not right here... head for Barcelona

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:59:29 GMT

Sick of the north east winds, not getting as much practice as you would like in stronger winds. Then head for the Costa Brava. We have revamped the information on the web site to give you a bit more info and ideas of what you can do as it is not all windsurfing !

Info on web site

Huw's news from the Costa Brava

You can master all those moves like water starting , carve gybing, foot straps. we are running two special trips. Spaces are limited to ensure you get personal attention

Ladies Trip June 25 -29th - guide price £350 inc flight, acc, kit hire , tuition

Run by our instructor Naomi, wee have put a package together to give you the right enviroment and boards to progress you sailing. The conditions at the site offer easy launching with consistent winds, light in the morning for beginners before picking up in the afternoons to get the improvers planing and working on Waterstarts, Harness and Footstraps. If you have already conquered these then Huw our Advanced instructor will be offering some Carve Gybe clinics. Interested email Huw

Improvers Trip July 16 -20th - guide price £375 inc flight, acc, kit hire , tuition

We are really aiming this to all you Windsurfers looking to crack a few goals which will transform your sailing. Harness and Footstraps to go so much faster, Waterstarts to allow you to venture out when it is windy on the sea, Carve Gybes to get round those corners!

With low group numbers, new boards and sails and RYA Advanced instructor it is the perfect recipe for success! Interested email Huw

Other Trips

We have loads of other dates, If these don't fit the bill email us for other options

To book one of these trips or for another trip in your own schedule then please following these steps

Let us know and we will hold you a place for 24 hours to sort flights and accommodation.

Accommodation. With have plenty on site in cabins. The trip price is based on 3 persons sharing a 6 person cabin with 3 separate rooms. There are loads of options and we can go through these with you.

Flights is easy, just book with RYANAIR to Girona.

Lagoon in Windsurf media

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:37:41 GMT

Been a good month for the Lagoon in the windsurf national media. Our exploits at National Windsurfing week where covered by windsurf magazine , boards web site and boardseeking.com.

The Lagoon's resident wave slave Harvey scored a nice photo in this months windsurf magazine. Thanks to www.stinknp.com for the photos

Kids club special

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:13:28 GMT

Kids club special Sat Jume 7th - POWERBOAT RIDES from Brighton Marina.

Spaces limited , 1st come 1st served, BOOKING ESSENTIAL - call 01273 42 48 42 or email us

PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL REPLACE THE USUAL KIDS CLUB WHICH WILL RESUME THE FOLLOWING WEEK JUNE 14TH

kids windsurfing and sailing clubs are now up and running Saturdays from 16:00 - 17:30

Price includes supervision and hire of equipment

Full members FREE (Full membership entitles kids to unlimited hire of our windsurfing and sailing equipment. More
Bronze Members £10 (Bronze membership offers reduce hire rates on equipment and kids club)More
Non Members £25

It's the Costa Brava but not as we know it!! Part 2

Thu, 29 May 2008 19:47:55 GMT

IT’S THE COSTA BRAVA BUT NOT AS WE KNOW IT!! Part 2

Hi again from the Costa Brava,

I’ve managed to get out on my travels again and thought I’d share a couple more photo’s with you.

I mentioned last time the rugged coast line, well here are a few shots of Cap De Crues, which is about a 45 minute drive from here. And a stunning drive it is too.

If you are into your Geology or indeed wild flowers this is a must visit spot.

It really is worth hiring a car and exploring the area for a few days

IT’S THE COSTA BRAVA BUT NOT AS WE KNOW IT!!

Sat, 24 May 2008 09:25:11 GMT

Hi from the Costa Brava,

I’ve had the opportunity to do a bit of exploring since I’ve been here and I have to say that the Costa Brava has so much more to offer than I’d expected.

Obviously, as its name suggests, it has beautiful beaches and a rugged coastline; but inland is perhaps where the big surprises come.

Looking back from our beach you can see the snow capped Pyrenees and a short drive inland towards them will soon have you passing through the most beautiful scenery.

I took a 40 minute drive the other day, parked up and went exploring on foot.

There is a whole network of marked paths you can follow, which if you are feeling particularly adventurous or energetic will even take you into France.

The path I chose took me higher to a point above a reservoir. The views were truly breathtaking. The Pyrenees in one direction and a panoramic view of The Bay of Roses, and the lowlands in front of it, in the other. The great thing is that it’s so close that it can be done in a morning and still be back for a great windsurf in the afternoon!!

Most people that come here fly into Girona. That’s probably the last they think of it but they shouldn’t. It’s a great city to visit. It’s obviously smaller than Barcelona, Catalunya’s capital, but it has a huge historical heritage as well. The old part, including the cathedral, rises upwards from the river. A gentle climb to the top again affords some beautiful views.

A couple of sites that will give you some more detailed information on what is on offer here are:

http://www.gencat.net/turistex_nou/home_ang.htm

www.gironarural.org

The second one also gives details of local country houses that offer accommodation. There’s one only 5 minutes walk from our centre called “Can Mas”, so if you are looking for somewhere a bit different to stay, check it out.

Once again, if you have any queries please give me a shout on, huw@lagoonwatersports.co.uk or give the lagoon office a call.

Hasta luego,

Huw

Lagoon raise £450 for Sail4Cancer

Sat, 17 May 2008 14:20:35 GMT

Over 100 new windsurfers took part in taster sessions over the weekend. Harvey summed the success of the event up " It was really good to see how excited people where by windsurfing, it was really rewarding for the instructors that about 15 people signed up for RYA courses already."

When the wind dropped we turned our hand to SUP and Grinch Winch Waterski on the Lagoon followed by killer party with Live music which rocked Hove seafront till the early hours. A big thanks should go to Surfladle , Steve Agar and Oceansports for providing some great prizes for our Sail4Cancer prize draw.

Ladies and Improvers Windsurf trip

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:23:57 GMT

Ladies Trip

Improvers Trip

With low group numbers, new boards and sails and RYA Advanced instructor it is the perfect recipe for success!

To book one of these trips or for another trip in your own schedule then please following these steps

Let us know and we will hold you a place for 24 hours to sort flights and accommodation.

Flights is easy, just book with RYANAIR to Girona.

We have all the links in our Costa Brava section of the Website.

Click to email your booking or Enquiry

Sai4cancer Members party and grinch winch

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:27:33 GMT

This Saturdays members party is all about having a ball and raising money for Sail4cancer. there will be :

FREE members party this Saturday 7pm

BBQ
Live music
Grinch winch demo
Sail4cancer raffle (Win a harness (THANKS SURFLADLE), wet suits (THANKS OCEANSPORTS) Guy Cribb DVD AND MORE
MEMBERS GRINCH WINCH session 6-7pm BOOK

Don't miss it !!!!

The New Yachting Season Starts In Barcelona

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:41:37 GMT

Our first yacht course of the year in Barcelona has just finished and we had the full range of conditions to kick the season off!

Matt, Diane, Rob and Bobby joined Gareth and I for a trip north along the coast of Costa Brava.

We left Sitges on a fairly windless day and motor sailed to Barcelona. We arrived in plenty of time to enjoy the delights of this exciting city. It really is a great place to wander around or just sit in a pavement bar and watch the world go by.

The following day we headed for Blanes and covered the 40 odd miles in good time with a following wind. Great for downwind sailing and helming practice.

As if to order, our next day was a full on upwind day. We had a fairly heavy but exilerating beat up to San Feliu de Guixols (try saying that 3 times on the radio!!)

Both places had nice marinas that were close to town for a bit of evening exploring, and of course a well earned beer.

The next day was a lot calmer and we left the marina, after some parking practice, for some more skills and drills such as man over board recovery under sail and motor.

We then headed down to Tossa Del Mar and had lunch at anchor.

The rest of the day was spent sailing and motoring down to Barcelona, which we entered at night for some night pilotage practice. Despite our late arrival there was still time for a quick libation to celebrate landfall!

The next morning saw departure for Sitges. Diane, Matt and Gareth headed for Brighton while Rob and Bobby took the opportunity to extend their break and stayed on for a few days in Sitges.

All in all an excellent trip. Every one successfully completed their Competent Crew and we hope to see every one again in the future to move on the Day Skipper qualification.

If you would like to find out more about yachting in Barcelona click the yachting link on the home page.

I hope to see you out here soon.

All the best,

Huw

New FREE Yacht and windsurf taster sessions added

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:04:05 GMT

Due to high demand just added

MEMBERS FREE yacht taster ( non members £95 , members guests £25)

Free yacht taster session Thurs 8th May 6pm Brighton Marina - no experience needed BOOK

National Windsurf Week

Introduce a friend to windsurfing for FREE - Thurs May 8th 6pm - BOOK

We have doubled the number of spaces available to meet demand - just £5 , of which £2.50 goes to Sail4Cancer, for a windsurf taster session.

Adults request info and BOOK

Kids request info and BOOK

SUP - Stand up paddle board

Free members taster session - Thurs 8th May 6pm BOOK

More about SUP

Great week ahead for members

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:34:07 GMT

After a brilliant weekend which saw great windsurfing and sailing conditions on Saturday and was followed up with some grinch winching at the Sunday clinic and full boat wakeboarding on the Sunday we are please to let you know a killer week lies ahead. The forecast for this week is for sunny and great force 4 easterlies Tues - Thurs - so get out of the office if you can...

MEMBERS FREE THIS WEEK

FREE yacht sailing taster Thurs 8th May 6pm worth £95 BOOK
FREE bring a friend windsurfing Thurs 6pm BOOK
FREE Stand Up Paddle Boarding taster Thurs 6pm BOOK
FREE members party with BBQ and live music - Sat from 7pm BOOK
FREE members Griinch winch - Sat from 6pm BOOK
PLUS kids and adults windsurf tasters for just £5 all week and weekend BOOK

All activities are open to compete beginners and no experience is required , except Saturdays grinch winch session which is open to those that can wake board already to help us get lots of people through on this session.

Check our latest photos in our online gallery

ALL EVENTS NEED BOOKING ! BOOK

Photos from the weekend

Spring Lagoon windsurf movie

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:51 GMT

Lagoon Spring movie

Check our latest photos

Lagoon Watersports supports Sail 4 Cancer

Thu, 01 May 2008 15:39:06 GMT

The charity has the following aims

To raise significant funds for cancer treatment, care and research through the organisation of high profile sailing events.

To provide sailing opportunities for cancer patients/their families and those who have suffered recent bereavement in the hope that their quality of life may be improved.

Cathy Jenkins from Sail 4 Cancer said: "We were delighted to be approached by Lagoon Watersports with their wonderful ideas to raise much needed funds for the charity and we are extremely grateful for their very kind support. We firmly believe that getting out onto the water, whether to raise funds or as a respite from illness, gives everyone an amazing boost. We certainly see this with the cancer patients and their families who we take sailing."

You can help by booking a windsurf taster session for yourself or a friend as part of national windsurfing week. A session is £5 with a £2.50 donation to Sail 4 Cancer.

In addition to raising funds for cancer treatment and research Sail 4 Cancer aims to improve the quality of life for those living with cancer. This is achieved mainly through the provision of sailing opportunities for cancer patients, their families and those who have been recently bereaved through cancer. In 2007 Sail 4 Cancer provided over 1,000 sailing days for people living with cancer.

To find out more about National Windsurfing Week visit www.nationalwindsurfingweek.org. Information about Sail 4 Cancer can be found at www.sail4cancer.org.

Lagoon Members Party - Sat May 10th

Thu, 01 May 2008 15:35:49 GMT

Lagoon parties have a reputation for kicking off. few photos from the last one to give you a taste. All welcome - great chance to meet other members, chat to staff and over do it a bit.

FREE punch - careful remember last year !!
National Windsurfing week prize draw
Live band - and they are even better that chart toppers of last years party lagoon 5
BBQ by Nikki

Email us to let us know you are coming - don't miss out

National windsurfing week - try for £5

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:47:52 GMT

This is a national movement started by windsurfers just like you. It now has over 70 events taking place over the week. For more information see

Your job – as a windsurfer your job is to introduce just 1 new person to the sport of windsurfing – how hard can that be ? Lagoon Watersports is helping by holding 'taster lessons' for windsurfing throughout the week offering a 90 minute session for just £5 with £2.50 going to the charity Sail 4 Cancer.

Book spaces here

For club members there is even a FREE bring a friend taster sessions on Thursday 8th May 6pm. Just Email us to book a FREE space for your friend.

Harvey thoughts on NWW

Existing windsurfers

Intermediate or experienced windsurfers can also sign up to some FREE training on on Sunday 11th May to help improve skills such as 'how to use footstraps' and 'how to jump'

Other ACTIVITIES

All week Prize draw to win windsurfing equipment and lessons and raise money for sail4cancer

Saturday 10th 7pm – Free members Party at Hove Lagoon

Grinch winch demo and members session

www.nationalwindsurfingweek.org

5 day free trail at Fit for all gym - Lagoon members only

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:24:26 GMT

Special 5 Day complimentary Gym Pass.

Congratulations! This voucher entitles you as a member of Hove Lagoon & Brighton Marina to a 5 day complimentary gym membership for free!

At Fitforall we really are different from all other gyms in the area here’s why:

· Non-intimidating and personal approach

· Individual tailor made programmes

· Staff who are passionate about helping you reach your fitness goals

· Affordable memberships starting from £19.99 + Special discount!

· A warm welcome every time!

Facilities at Fitforall:

Spacious gymnasium: Resistance equipment: Free parking: Child minding: Free weights: Air conditioned fitness studio: Personal training: Sauna: Sun bed: Hair dressers

Call the club NOW on Tel 01273 418790

or E-mail sales@fitforall.org.uk

Visit web site

New Hove beach web cam from Hove Lagoon

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:13:51 GMT

It is proving very popular and is now even featured on the magic sea weed site. You can get to it with all our other web cams

The image can get a bit washed out in bright light - we have found if you zoom in or out you get a clearer image.

Stand Up Paddle boarding - FREE TO MEMBERS !

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:10:34 GMT

Catch waves and surf – it is ideally suited to the weaker waves we get her on the south coas
An awesome fun way to keep fit
You can stick a sail on them and windsurf

I have just got one and my favourite bit is the light wind windsurfing in waves. You can go out in very little wind and ride waves that you could not do any other way. The really cool thing is you can access spots you would not normally be able to. As for keeping fit - they are brilliant.

Want a go – we have 5 starboard boards for you to try and members can get a free taster sessions. Normal taster sessions cost £39

Dates for free sessions coming next week so get ready

Find out more

www.bsupa.org

www.star-board-sup.com

Great sailing and new toys

Thu, 01 May 2008 13:27:44 GMT

To help intermediate windsurfers progress quicker and have more fun we have a new set of high quality Tushingham sails on carbon mast exclusively for lagoon use.
For the sea we have some extra Hot Sails
For sailors we have over £13,000 worth of new laser Pico’s for you to play in on the lagoon and the sea.
Plus all new we have 5 brand new Stand up Paddle boards for members to use on the Lagoon and sea. We will be offer some free members SUP taster sessions.

Spaces still left in Windsurf long Weekend trip

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:52:46 GMT

Book your flights now! Fly into Girona or enjoy a day in Barcelona before heading to the windsurf site. With four flights a day with Ryan Air or Easyjet there is loads of choice and you can make your own bespoke trip for as many days as you want with a mix of Watersports and site seeing.

Email seb@lagoonwatersports.co.uk to start making arrangements.

Marina opens / Clinics start

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:35:48 GMT

Marina open for DINGHY hire - THIS WEEKEND

Marina is open for hire from April this Sat April 12th

Sunday FREE training and race clinics start the 13th at 3.30pm. For full 2008 hire times below

Book a boat

Lagoon Windsurf clinics start - THIS SUNDAY

Sunday April 13th free members windsurf training clinics start 3.30pm this Sunday - no need to book

FREE members yacht racing and Zap Cats !

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:25:23 GMT

FREE MEMBERS YACHT RACING

That’s right - if are a Lagoon members you can join us for some FREE yacht racing.

No experience required. We provide the skippers

FULL !!! Wed 14th May Race with Brighton Yacht club 17:30 at the Brighton Marina Centre

LAST 3 SPACES Thurs 15th May Match racing on both our yachts and few drinks afterwards

17:30 at the Brighton Marina Centre

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Places limited 1st come 1st served - call 01273 42 48 42

email : info@lagoonwatersports.co.uk

FREE MEMBERS ZAP CATS RIDES

That’s right - if are a Lagoon members you can join us for some FREE the thrill Zap Cat rides No experience required. All equipment provides

FEW SPACE STILL LEFT Sunday May 18th 3.30pm at the Brighton Marina Centre

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Places limited 1st come 1st served call 01273 42 48 42

email : info@lagoonwatersports.co.uk

PICO dinghy racing

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:17:58 GMT

Our new fleet of Pico's are perfect for racing. We have had some interest in racing in them on the lagoon and sea. If you would like to join in please email me with your email address and the best times for you. Email Harvey

Snow boarding at Hove Lagoon

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:59:38 GMT

We said we would be grinch winching this weekend , but we did not quite plan it like this !!!

Watch video below - Mark killing it.

Easter Action

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:13:06 GMT

It may be cold but that id not stop Lagoon members getting the season off to a great start. Thursday saw a Mark, Steve , Gareth and Andy out windsurfing on the sea. Good Friday dawned with members christening the grinch winch. Star of the show was 73 year old Gordon who put a few of the youngsters in there place !!!

Nikki was on hand to revive us all with bacon sandwiches and costa Coffee... Roll on a great summer.

See and buy photos of your self here

Escape to the sun!!

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:25:06 GMT

Next dates

28th April, 5 day Sailing course Monday to Friday from Barcelona. €596 with our 8 Week discount price. Only one space left, book now!

Price includes Transfer from Airport, Breakfast and Lunches on board, RYA certificates. Extras are mooring fees and evening meals

3rd May till 9th. 7 Day yacht trip from Barcelona, our passage plan is to head for the Balearic Islands, an ideal trip for anyone with a little experience and wants to gain some miles and with RYA instructor on board to help further your skills too. €690 including transfer, breakfast and lunches on board. Extra is mooring fees and evening meals.

Windsurfing. The winds in the Bay of Roses at our Windsurf are excellent and with flat water this makes it ideal for members to progress off the lagoon and gain some valuable sea experience. An ideal location to crack waterstarting, Carve gybing and Harness/footstraps.

50% discounts off the hire and tuition rates!! Weekend to 7 day long trips available

New toys for 2008 season

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:33:25 GMT

You bounce up and down to make the wind fly and

propel you. If you stop you fall in so it is a great way to keep fit and attract attention!

It is hard to do at first but that seems to make it even more fun to try and get the hang of.

The Lagoon is perfect with no need to swim the Aquaskipper back if you stop pumping and sink.

Stand up paddle boards have been around a while but now they have really hit the surfing world and add a great new aspect to surfing and getting on the water, perfect for a chilled paddle to keep fit or use on a few waves as easier than a normal long board with no need to lay down and paddle to get through the waves.

We have replaced the Dart 16 with a Laser Stratus centreboard, basically the same as the Stratus keel but by loosing the keel you loose loads of weight. So beware it will tip over but you will be rewarded with greater performance. We have also invested in 6 New Laser Picos for the lagoon to replace some of the older Picos and having employed a full time dedicated safety cover person we hope to improve dinghy members access to the sea from Hove lagoon beach

A range of new windsurf kit will be ordered soon, one of the themes is to invest in more performance windsurf kit for the Lagoon as well as replace and enhance our sea sailing kit.

Grinch Winch

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:35:30 GMT

New for members this year is the Grinch winch. After receiving the grinch winch at the end of last year the staff have been experimenting(playing) with the grinch on the lagoon Wakeboarding.

It is ideal for persons who have skied before as the initial pull from the winch is too much for beginners to control.

Obviously we are restricted when we can use the winch as no other users can be on the lagoon, with this in mind we are offering some early winching for skiers and Wakeboarder over this coming Easter weekend from 0930 till 1100.

If you fancy a go absolutely free then you need to sign up to text alerts and book your place as first come first served basis.

The sessions will start promptly at 0930 for a briefing running on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Brighton Marina centre open for courses

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:09:58 GMT

Our Brighton Marina centre has reopened and we are running courses from this weekend. We are starting with a VHF radio course and are carrying on throughout the late winter and Spring with a full program of practical and theory courses.

IMPORTANT: No theory courses run May - Sept

To book please call 01273 42 48 42 or Email us

Costa Brava Is Back In Vogue!

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:01:58 GMT

It's not just great sailing and windsurfing that can be had in Barcelona and along the Costa Brava coastline. The region also offers great food, magnificant coast line scenery and a wonderful Mediterranean Spanish culture that is very much back in vogue according to the Sunday times

"Indeed, between the stylish little resort of Llafranc - the sort of place where you'd expect to see Dean Martin chatting up Bardot - and the fishing port of L'Escala (Just a couple of miles from our centre), you'll find nothing but Spain's most beautiful, dramatic coastline."

Find out more - Ask Seb

Seb is now living full time in Barcelona and he can give you the low down on all the secret spots to eat, drink and sail.

Speak to Seb in Spain : 0034 934153479

Email: seb@lagoonwatersports.co.uk

Yacht Sailing From Barcelona

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:33:17 GMT

Nothing touches on Barcelona for sheer style, looks and energy which makes it a perfect starting point for a sailing trip. Sunshine, consistent winds and a combination of scenic and architechal delights along the Spanish coastline, make this a great choice for a 7-day yacht trip.

This trip is suitable for all abilities from competent crew to coastal skippers; it is a great way to build experience with a RYA instructor on board. We will either go north along the coast of Costa Brava, or south towards Valencia or out to the Balearic Islands.

Barcelona 7 Day Yacht Trip

May 3rd –9th €920/£690 Per Head (at time of print). The price includes accommodation aboard the yacht, breakfast and lunch and transfers to and from the airport

Flights / accommodation: With regular cheap flights with easy jet and accommodation onboard you will be on the water in no time, enjoying sunny and windy weather conditions.

What other members have to say... " I found the entire sailing trip highly enjoyable: fun sailing, great weather, good food, and a great learning opportunity."

(Spencer Carter 2007)

More information

Speak to Seb in Spain : 0034 934153479

Speak to Lucy at the Lagoon : 01273 42 48 42

Email: seb@lagoonwatersports.co.uk

Members Windsurf Trip To Costa Brava

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:28:25 GMT

YES it’s sunny and windy! Combine sun and great winds with flat warm water and you´re in for an excellent sail!

This is the perfect spot where you can combine improving your skills with relaxing, soaking up the sun and beautiful Mediterranean coastline with the backdrop of the Pyrenees mountains in the distance.

Included in the 5 day trip is RYA tuition on a daily basis, safety cover and all windsurf kit hire.

Dates: 1st to 5th May (Thursday to Monday)

or 22nd to 26th May (Thursday to Monday)

Cost is €260(£195 at time of print)

What members have to say...

“What a great place it was! It was everything you could ask for; sun, sea, sand and best of all wind. It’s a great place for learning to plane, carve gybe and freestyle” Ben Fullick

Read more comments on our members FORUM /BARCELONA / NEW CENTRE

Flights are easy to organize on the Internet, RYANAIR fly direct to Girona which is 35 minutes from the windsurf site. EASYJET or BA are also good options if you want to fly to Barcelona for a nights stop; you can get a train from Barcelona to the Windsurf site for only €8-€10 which takes 1.5 to 2 hours.

Transfers from Girona or the train station can be arranged at 15E per head

Accommodation and facilities are excellent value at the 4 Star holiday park:

2 persons sharing a 2/4 person cabin can be from only €25 per head a night with full kitchen and lounge.

Facilities include large outdoor pool, tennis and volleyball courts, pool tables, table tennis tables, restaurant and bar, laundry service and a mini supermarket.

More information / to book

Read more by downloading our Members Trip PDF

Speak to Seb in Spain : 0034 934153479

Speak to Lucy at the Lagoon : 01273 42 48 42

Email: seb@lagoonwatersports.co.uk

Lagoon featured in Guardian

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:08:17 GMT

Journalist Matt Seaton took his family windsurfing at the Lagoon under Marks instruction.

"Whenever I've seen other learners, pulling up the rig looks the hardest bit, but here on the lagoon, it was surprisingly easy. Of course, unlike the sea, there was no swell, so we had the opportunity to get used to balancing without being suddenly pitched in the surf by a rogue wave. The steady breeze made it easy too"

Read the feature

July or November

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:46:04 GMT

The Lagoon was rammed on Saturday afternoon with members making the most of good wind and mild weather. It was more like July than November.

Jan took some photos...See you on the water next weekend

The Quest

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:33:02 GMT

A great forecast of massive swell and strong winds for the North East coast of England lead us making a mad 28 hour raid in the hunt for epic wave sailing.

Five of us hired a van , filled it with kit, argued about who sat where and headed north. After 9 hours driving we pulled into our chosen beach car park at 4am. Good news, it was howling, waves where huge, bad news, it was 3 degrees C !!

Dawn showed massive waves, the temperature had not ye hit 30 but we where trying to be optimistic. After breakfast in the Zetland café , almost worth the trip for the experience, very 1970’s we started the quest.

To cut a long day on the road short, the swell was too big for the reefs, the water was black, really black, it never got above 6 degrees and then thank god the wind dropped. So we came home !!!

28 hour trip , 18 hours there and back, 3 hours sleep, the rest of time wave hunting and no sailing. Rubbish trip- are we going back of course, but to a slightly different place further north and not in the winter.

That is what windsurfing is really about – you have to be an optmist – it will break you if you other wise – tomorrow will be windy , or the day after that….

Don’t be afraid to travel in the quest…

Members FREE Zap cat session

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:05:03 GMT

We are pleased to offer members a last chance to enjoy a FREE Zap Cat session on Saturday November 24th at 10 am.

1st come 1st served - spaces limited

Booking essential - call 01273 42 48 42 or Email us

Winter text messages

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:01:25 GMT

Bad news
We will stop sending text messages out from the last weekend in November. They will restart in the spring.

Good news
If you would like to receive a weekly text about the conditions and where to windsurf with your own kit for the upcoming weekend please click here.

Where to windsurf on the sea when you can’t sail from the Lagoon

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:41:03 GMT

It may be too rough, the wrong, wind direction or we are closed. There are plenty of locations on the south coast that offer some great windsurfing, and many of you with your own kit are missing out. We will make it even easy for you , every Friday from December - Feb we will post on the web site our recommended location. Plus you can sign up for free winter texts ever Friday about where to windsurf. Click here.

See Tracy Harts posting on the Forum about the last weekend of Oct

"Pagham is great as there is no shorebreak, flat water on the inside and waves out back. As is the case anywhere windsurfers are very friendly so they told us of things to watch out for which was great." Full story on forum.

Where should I go

Our recommendations are
Southerly : Pagham
SW / W : Shoreham / Hayling Island
NW : East or West Wittering

You can find detailed information about the south coasts best windsurfing locations by clicking here.

Stay in touch with are winter text messages

Sea windsurfing when we are closed

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:39:02 GMT

This winter we are adding a new service to allow members to access their own equipment when we are closed.

If you wish to sail on the sea when we are closed and have your own equipment we will provide you with an area that you can store and access your equipment. There is only a very small charge for this, for more details call Lucy , Jan or Mark on 01273 42 48 42.

Don't forget we will be closed the whole of Jan and Feb so you need to organise this NOW

Spaces limited – 1st come : 1st served

Season draws to an end

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:37:02 GMT

We hope you have had a great season on the water. We have worked very hard to make your membership brilliant value for money, by adding more activities, free members yachting, water skiing and zap cats, and more safety cover than ever before.

There is always room for improvement so PLEASE Email us any thoughts about what we could do better, change etc...

November Opening times
Hove Lagoon
Sea sailing : Wed - Sunday 9 - 4
Lagoon sailing : Every day 9 – 4

Marina
Sea sailing : Weekends only 9 – 4

December opening times
Hove Lagoon
Sea sailing : Closed
Lagoon : 9- 4 weekdays , whilst we have water, Lagoon being drained and cleaned from mid December

Marina
Closed

January and Feb
Everything is closed except office

Reopen for weekends in March Sat 23rd

Opening time changes for 2008
Due to low demand and increasing costs we will not be offering week time safety cover on the sea for next November week days.

A windy weekend

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:30:58 GMT

Lagoon members wins UKWA wave event

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:25:22 GMT

Congratulations to Ryan Humphreys who pulled out all the stops to win the youth section of the UKWA wave contest at West Wittering.

Quote from Board seeker web site
“The final saw all the guys pulling off very similar jumps with tabletops and forward loops being the main moves. Though the standout sailor for this heat was Ryan Humphries with his superior riding claimed a well deserved first place”

Ryan learnt ot windsurf at the Lagoon and can be found showing off on the waves off Hove on most windy days.

Well done Ryan !

Big discount on first RYA course in Barcelona

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:42:10 GMT

Enjoy a five day yacht course as a beginner or for experience building out of Barcelona. The course run on a Bavaria 36 with accomodation on board it is a great way to sail and see the city. Enjoy this one off discount of 50% as it is our first RYA course after receiving recognition last week. Normal cost is £485, discounted to £242.50. Booking reference 'sebs mad discount!'

Lagoon Espana- The movie

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:08:36 GMT

Stay up to date with whats happening in Barcelona by keeping an eye on Helen's Blog "Helen's World"

Who ever described this place as “a playground”, got it spot on! Both days this weekend the winds have started light and around midday filled in to a steady force 4. The bay turns into a mass of colour and action. It’s hard not to be enthused by the atmosphere. Locals and visitors alike hit the water to windsurf and kitesurf in the spacious bay. From those getting used to planning to those making flaka and spock attempts everyone gets on well and has a brilliant time. Read more

Here's what a few of the members have said on the forum

"The sea blue with white caps and then windsurfers and kite surfers everywhere - fantastic sight! Evenings were spent mulling over the days sailing with great food and the rest of the group" Tracy

"The climate's very pleasant, and the water was warm enough for shorts and vest in the lighter winds. Living on the holiday park was fine – the accommodation and the facilities are well equipped and meticulously clean." Dave

Lagoon features on Brighton TV

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:24:16 GMT

Our kids activity week was featured on on the new online TV channel BrightonTV.com

Check out the sports section

Aqua skipping world record set at Lagoon

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:59:20 GMT

Lagoon Party

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:54:33 GMT

King of the Lagoon : Goes to Andy

Queen of the Lagoon : Goes to Sarah

Well done

RYA Youth training camp

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:48:04 GMT

The event was a great success, with Edward and James Hart taking part from the Lagoon. The camp made use of the Lagoon great location combined by pulling together some of the best sailors and instructors in teh country to coach the future young talent.

Grinch winch in action

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:34:14 GMT

We have had some fun testing the winch - bottom line is it is sooo much fun.

Here is what Ryan posted on the forum:

"I couldn’t believe how much fun this little machine was. At first I just thought it was one of Harvey’s little plans, which he gets hook on, but I was wrong.

It took me three attempts to stand but it was worth it. Once up I was surprised how easy it was, so the first run I took it easy just doing a 180 frontside slide at the end but bailing. So I jumped out ran the rope all the way to the other side to have another go. This time I was up first time and I was going all out! Half way I quickly done a frontside slide so I was switch the carved for a while then as I approached the end I tried a frontside 180 jump and landed it, which I was surprised with. I carve to a halt before I hit the edge of the lagoon and that was me done for the evening."

Read other forum posts

View latest winching photos

Yacht trip to France

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:14:00 GMT

Jacob and Michael S planned the trip as they were completing the second weekend of Day Skipper and the rest of the crew got the yacht (NO X) ready for the trip across. After a safety

Heading out of Brighton the wind was forecast from the SW 3/4 which was great. As we got further out to sea, the wind increased to 4/5 and we were making 7 kt SOG with one reef in and full head sail. With the wind on the beam 90 deg's to the boat we made our way toward fe camp.

Every hour we made logs entries and checked our position by EP, cross-referenced with the GPS, to make sure we were going the right way and not towards Cowes.

Happy days, the sun was out and the wind was blowing true, as we got to around 22NM off shore we came to the shipping lane. First we had boats coming from the left, then from the right and there were lots of big ships to miss! Our helm, Celine, did a great job of getting us across safely and we were still making great time. As we got closer toward the French coastline, the sun was setting and so the night sail was on. It was great night for a sail with a clear sky and lots of stars.

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Saturday
We woke up to a very sunny day. After making ourselves pretty and having fresh bacon baguettes for breakfast, we headed out to precaution MOB and to go over sailing manoeuvres (tacking, gybing). We headed back to practise some parking and then we watch the sun set from the beach. Finally, we made it out for some dinner and some beers...

Sunday
We were all up early at 5 am for our sail back after a hard night on the town. Wind was coming form the south (wind from behind) to start with so we motored out of fecamp in the dark to catch the sunrise. As the sun rose, the wind picked up and veered to the SW (force 4) that was forecast. As the boat's speed picked we set to beam reach back toward the English coast and across the shipping lanes once again. The ship lanes were busy and we had to harden up a few times to get around the back of some big ships (see pics). As we approached the coast, the wind was picking up so are crew put in a reef of the main sail, still the wind was increasing so we rolled away the head sail (the one at the front). As the wind came to around 22kt we put in the second reef in the main and the sea became lumpy. We took some big waves over the bow and got some of the crew a bit wet - it was a good job we had our waterproofs on, but this was no problen for the yacht.

As the Downs came into view, we were making good headway, then on the nose we saw Brighton. We'd made the crossing in good time (around 10-hours). Our skippers, Michael and Jacob, did a fantastic job of getting us across the channel and back and, with the help of our crew Michael G and Celine, we drop rolled our head sail and dropped are main. We finally called in on the vhf to base to say we were home,

Thanks to all the crew and skippers for a great weekend. Hope to see you back soon for you next parts.