SUP Hire

• SUP Hire on Hove Lagoon
• Unsupervised SUP Hire on the sea. No safety cover restricted to experienced paddler that are Club Members or Flexi Card Members.
• Supervised SUP hire on the sea.  Safety cover provided.

Three different SUP Clubs

• Sea Club is aimed at all abilities looking to improve and learn new skills whilst enjoying a social paddle on the sea.
• Race Training/SUP Surfing Club is aimed at slightly more confident paddlers looking to cover more distance, increase their speed or go SUP surfing. We recommend you speak to us before attending to check your previous experience is suitable.
• Ladies SUP Club is aimed at female paddlers.

Themes for each week

Each week we will choose a theme for each of the clinics. Example themes:-

• Paddle technique
• Video coaching
• Buoy turns
• XL fun SUP sessions
• Up wind and down wind paddling skills
• Cross wind paddling
• SUP surfing
• SUP safety

These sessions are instructor lead and include an element of training and social paddling.

Please try and be changed and ready to go at the session start time. Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date with the weeks plans.

All Club sessions are run by our friendly BSUPA instructors. All equipment including wetsuits is provided.

Course objective:

Have fun, improve and paddle with like minded paddlers.

Prerequisite:

Pre requirements vary depending on session chosen.

Where:

Hove Lagoon, BN3 4LX

Suitable for:

Sessions are aimed at paddlers who have completed the Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard Course or have some basic SUP experience.

Availability:

Sessions are run  April to the end of October. If you cannot find a date please contact us.

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.

What to Bring

Swimwear: To wear under the wetsuit and impact vests 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 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.

In response to COVID-19 we have had to change many aspects of the way we operate. We are following government and NGB guidance for a COVID-19 safe work place.

It’s the responsibility of all visitors to follow these guidelines. Please help us to keep our customers, staff and members of the public safe.

This information may have changed by the time your session starts so please check back.

In order for us to keep both our staff and customers safe, please adhere strictly to these rules :

• Please do not visit Lagoon Watersports if you have Covid-19 symptoms, or have been in contact with anyone who has contracted the illness
• Do not visit Lagoon watersports if it involves breaching the government guidelines around travelSocial distancing rules apply at all times to protect our
• Social distancing applies to all staff and  customers based on latest government guidance.
• The building house will be open with restricted numbers allowed in. The changing rooms will be open with an extremely limited capacity and we advise. arriving at the Lagoon ready changed, or prepared to change outside using a poncho / towel.
• Toilets open.
• We have limeade secure bag storage available at the moment. Please keep valuables to a minimum. Phones, keys etc can be left with the office. Sanitising wipes are available.
• All activities must be pre booked and paid for online before visiting the Lagoon. That includes hire.
• Numbers of people taking part in activities will be limited to 30 on the Lagoon and land, plus 12 wakeboarding and 12 on the sea. Numbers will be restricted in the centre.
• All equipment must be washed down with sanitiser (provided) before and after usage by the customer.
• No equipment swapping without sanitising.
• Customers will be required to sign a new one off online disclaimer before visiting the Lagoon for activities
• Please do not arrive on site more than 20 minutes before your booked activity time
• Please do not remain on site after your activity
• The cafe will  be open for takeaways. Alcohol and outdoor seating is now available. Social distancing rules apply.
• Please do not bring non essential spectators to the session with you as this means more people on site – A single guardian is permitted per junior.
• Please perform well with in your capacity for all activities. We really don’t want to be calling an ambulance or rescue services.
• Please read and adhere to any COVID-19 signage
• If you need to contact us please do so by looking online, emailing or calling. Please do not just turn up at the Lagoon.
• Please see our phased opening plan below.
• Session lengths and number of participants have been changed to give the best experience possible whilst sticking to current guidelines.
• Any bookings made after march 23rd that cannot be delivered due to COVID-19 cannot be refunded. They will be rescheduled or a credit issued that will be valid for at least 24 months.

In summer 2020 we do not expect to be able to return to our previous “normal” operating. We expect some restrictions to remain in place all season. If you have any questions please ask.  Please see our COVID-19 Phased opening plan.

Last updated 03/07/2020

Table last updated 03/06/2020

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.