LGTBQ+ Taster Day – Ride with Pride
LGTBQ+ Taster Day - Ride with Pride
Lagoon Watersports is excited to offer an inclusive and welcoming taster day for LGBTQ individuals!
We are committed to making our taster day an inclusive and positive experience for all. Whether you are a seasoned watersports pro or a complete beginner, our taster day is designed to provide a fun and accessible introduction to a range of activities. The day will include the following activities kayaking, paddleboarding, wakeboarding and windsurfing, there is something for everyone to try out and enjoy.
We believe that watersports can be a great way to connect with others and create lasting friendships and memories. So come join us for a day of fun, excitement, and community building. We can't wait to see you out on the water!
What we will provide:
- All equipment, including wetsuit, boards, paddles and buoyancy aids.
- Full instruction and training from qualified instructor.
- Clubhouse with hot showers, changing rooms, cubicles, lockers and a great cafe.
- Perfect learning environment of Hove Lagoon.
Course objective:
We understand the importance of representation and visibility within the LGBTQ community, and we are committed to making our taster day an inclusive and positive experience for all by succeed at four different watersport activities.
Prerequisite:
This course is aimed at complete beginners. Non swimmers please advise us in advance.
Where:
Hove Lagoon, BN3 4LX
Suitable for:
Everyone age 14+.
Booking:
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.
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More Information
We have two centres in Brighton please make sure you head to the correct one. This activity takes place at Hove Lagoon, Kingsway, Hove, East Sussex BN3 4LX.
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What to bring
Swimwear: To wear under the wetsuit and impact vest or buoyancy aid which are provided.
Towel: We have hot showers so you will need a towel to dry off at the end of the session.
Bag: To put wet things in.
Padlock: for the changing rooms
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
- Natural algae growth occurs in the Lagoon. This algae can look unpleasant particularly when it blows to one corner of the Lagoon. It is harmless. It is NOT blue/green algae that fresh water lakes can suffer from.
- Sometimes there is a smell. This smell is caused by the natural process of the algae.
- Brighton and Hove City Council treat the water with an organic substance to help suppress the algae growth.
- The water in the Lagoon is sea water rather than fresh water which prevents some common water quality issues that lakes suffer from.
- The Lagoon is topped up with fresh seawater every few days.
- The Lagoon is very shallow so the sun can penetrate to the bottom.
- There is a high level of evaporation and leakage in the Lagoon.
- The sea water that goes into the Lagoon meets all bathing test requirements.
We have different cancellation policies for each of our centres please check our full booking terms and conditions.
Activities at Hove Lagoon
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 :
- More than 4 weeks notice before course/event starts – 25% of the course price will be taken as a cancellation fee.
- Less than 4 weeks notice before course/event starts – 100% of the course price will be taken as cancellation fee.
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.
Activities at Brighton Marina
Rescheduling your dates
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
Cancellation charges
You may cancel with written notification from the lead name in your group.
The following cancellation fees apply :
- More than 4 weeks before course/event – loss of deposit or 25% of course/event fee
- Less than 4 weeks before course/event – 100% of price of course/event
Group changes in numbers
Rescheduling your dates
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
Cancellation charges
You may cancel with written notification from the lead name in your group.
The following cancellation fees apply :
- More than 4 weeks before course/event – loss of deposit or 25% of course/event fee
- Less than 4 weeks before course/event – 100% of price of course/event
Group changes in numbers
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
Cancellation by Lagoon Watersports
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