Groups - Hove Lagoon

What makes Hove Lagoon so special for learning?

Hove Lagoon is an old Victorian boating lake so has a solid bottom and is only waist deep. This means that any time you need to you can stand up. It is also right next to the sea so on those hot sunny days when there is little wind...


Some of the group are wary of water and may not want to take part

Hove Lagoon is only waist deep so what ever activity you are doing they will be able to stand up. If anyone cannot swim just let us know and we will keep an extra eye. Everyone that goes on the water, including instructors, has to wear a buoyancy aid...


One of the girls on our hen party is pregnant, can she take part?

If you are doing the raft build and race or stand up paddleboarding and she is keen to take part she is very welcome to do so but it is at her own risk. If you are doing wakeboarding it might be best if she spectated. If she is...


What do we do with our bags when we are on the water?

We have lockers that are free to use or if your bag does not fit in the locker we will look after it for you. Please do not bring massive suitcases as space is a little limited.


What if the weather is not great?

It is very unusual for us to cancel due to bad weather. You will be getting wet so rain is not a problem and if you have people coming to watch they can watch from our cafe which looks out over the lagoon.


I am not a very good swimmer, will I be ok?

Hove Lagoon is only waist deep so if you do fall off your board you will be able to stand up and then get back on your board. You will also be wearing a buoyancy aid for added confidence.


I don’t have a wetsuit, is this a problem?

We have wetsuits in all shapes and sizes to suit everyone. You are very welcome to borrow one of these (no additional charge).


Is Lagoon Watersports experienced in group events?

We have provided corporate, group and Hen & Stag events since 1994. We have catered for groups of up to 400 clients and worked with companies such as: Microsoft, IBM,Vodafone, Coca-Cola, Ernst & Young, Garnier, Natwest, Morgan Stanley and News International. Our events are skippered by highly professional, experienced, qualified...


Where do the activities take place ?

We have two venues - Please check that you are heading to the right one. If travelling by taxi make sure that your taxi driver is clear which venue you are heading to. Brighton Marina: Pontoon 6, Brighton Marina, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 5UP Hove Lagoon: Kingsway, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4LX