Windsurf PracticeHarvey Dawkins2018-05-01T11:04:33+01:00 Windsurfing Practice Windsurf Practice Lagoon Hire Windsurf hire is available on Hove Lagoon. Learn More Sea Hire Windsurfing hire on the sea is available as part of our Club set up Learn More Membership Join the Club. Includes hire of all equipment, training clinics, socials and discounts. Learn More Improvers Clinc Our Windsurfers Improvers Clinic is instructor lead and is aimed at windsurfers that have completed the RYA Start Windsurfing Course and are looking to improve their skills or preparing to get out on the sea. Learn More Sea Clinic Instructor lead clinics aimed at windsurfers looking to go on the sea. Learn More Used Kit Want your own windsurf kit? We sell our used windsurfing kit on a regular basis. A great value way to get hold of modern high quality equipment. Learn More CONTACT US Hove Lagoon Start Your Adventure… Contact Us Video Friendly We love being on the water and will share our passion with you As seen on TV Featured on BBC TV & Radio, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 & Sky Inspected Inspected and assessed by RYA, BWSW, LOtC Est 1994 Proud & happy to have been run by the same management since 1994 Photos Customer Reviews Have just taken level 1 and 2 in Windsurfing after doing a taster in June.The instructors were all friendly and made every minute enjoyable,they were positive at all times and nothing was too much for them, and they were great with both kids and adults. I enjoy my time there now that I have become a member,and can windsurf whenever I have some spare time. mpw154 Hove lagoon is a great place to learn windsurfing because the water is so shallow. Being on the coast, the wind is pretty reliable. The team who work there are enthusiastic, friendly and helpful Calum Very good facilities and a very professional team that has a strong passion for watersports. Great fun and ideal conditions to learn watersports. Pedro Thank you so much!! I loved it today and am pestering my husband until he buys me the next course for my birthday. The instructor was so positive and encouraging, please pass on my thanks, Charlotte Frequently Asked Questions 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 we can usually expect a sea breeze. Being next to the sea when people are ready we can move their learning away from the lagoon and on to the sea itself. The lagoon is in the middle of a public park so not only do you have the beach near by but you also have a kids play area and a skate park so anyone not taking part will have something to do. There is also an onsite licensed cafe for spectators and participants. How many people will be on my course?There will be a maximum of 6 people in the group which is as stated by the RYA. Do I get a qualification so can prove my ability if I want to hire on holiday?Lagoon Watersports is an RYA training centre so all the courses follow the RYA syllabus. Once you reach the required standard you will be able to take your certificate. What happens if there is no wind?Due to the location of Hove Lagoon right by the sea it is unusual for there to be no wind at at all. If there is no wind there is always something to be learning before it does fill in. Likewise if it is extremely windy we can use smaller equipment and adapt the lesson accordingly. I want to windsurf on the seaThe aim of most people is to get out windsurfing on the sea, it is an amazing experience and definitely worth aiming for. Hove Lagoon is perfect for learning as it is waist deep so makes it less tiring when you fall off. Once your skills have reached a certain level we run courses to get you ready for sailing on the sea and we also run Sea Clinics which means you are on the sea with an instructor. There is a membership for sea sailors which will give you use of sea equipment and also safety cover at certain times of day. There are different options for sea sailing depending on your ability and how regularly you think will be able to get out. I am not very strong, am I going to be able to lift the sail?To begin with everyone starts with a small sail, some are smaller than others. The more you practice the stronger you will get until you are able to work up to the larger sails. You will also need different sail sizes depending on the wind conditions but that will all be explained to you on your course. 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). Changing Bookings Please click here for our full booking terms and conditions and ensure that you understand our cancellation policy. Alterations to BookingsCustomers 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 person7 days notice for courses priced between £76 - £300 per person14 days notice for course over £301 per person If Lagoon Watersports is given less than the required notice period this 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 chargesCustomers 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 WatersportsIn circumstance where Lagoon Watersports cancels a course (Excluding Force Majeure) the customer may choose a new date or a full refund. Postponement due to COVID-19 If you are required to self isolate via government guidelines you can reschedule you booking to a later date within our schedule availability. No refunds are available due to COVID-19. Force MajeureIn 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. You may wish to take out course cancellation insurance which you should be ale to find searching online or by calling Guest First on 0345 90 80 101. Start Your Adventure… Contact Us More on the Blog 66659Harvey Dawkins2023-05-10T12:32:59+01:00Sick of Sewage Protest Join a group from the Lagoon going to the Surfers Against Sewage event on May 20th 11:30-1 to protest for an end of sewage pollution. It’ll be big, it’ll be loud, it’ll be powerful. [...]66649Harvey Dawkins2023-05-10T11:06:40+01:00Hove Lagoon Sea Web Cam Sea Web Cam at Hove Lagoon Yippee ! If you use your mouse to scroll in you can move the image a bit to get a better focus on the area of the sea [...]60990Harvey Dawkins2021-10-28T15:46:31+01:00Winter 2021 at Hove Lagoon GOOD NEWS - We have extended our open hours for winter and we will remain open for all activities to Sunday 19th December. For tuition we will be running private lessons in all activities for [...]56771Harvey Dawkins2020-05-20T10:34:25+01:002020 Windsurf Kit list on June 3rd Due to the financial impact of COIVID-19 on the Lagoon we will have less advanced windsurfing equipment than members are used to. Below is a list of what we will have when we reopen. [...]56172Harvey Dawkins2020-03-13T14:09:48+00:00Learning something new and challenging make you feel great…Do it… Over the last ten months I have been learning to foil on a range of craft. It has been a humbling yet extremely rewarding experience which has made me think about the whole learning [...]49856Harvey Dawkins2019-05-11T09:45:11+01:00Lets go windsurfing Windsurfing, the sport that combines elements of both sailing and surfing to create a graceful yet unpredictable activity. 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66659Harvey Dawkins2023-05-10T12:32:59+01:00Sick of Sewage Protest Join a group from the Lagoon going to the Surfers Against Sewage event on May 20th 11:30-1 to protest for an end of sewage pollution. It’ll be big, it’ll be loud, it’ll be powerful. [...]
66649Harvey Dawkins2023-05-10T11:06:40+01:00Hove Lagoon Sea Web Cam Sea Web Cam at Hove Lagoon Yippee ! If you use your mouse to scroll in you can move the image a bit to get a better focus on the area of the sea [...]
60990Harvey Dawkins2021-10-28T15:46:31+01:00Winter 2021 at Hove Lagoon GOOD NEWS - We have extended our open hours for winter and we will remain open for all activities to Sunday 19th December. For tuition we will be running private lessons in all activities for [...]
56771Harvey Dawkins2020-05-20T10:34:25+01:002020 Windsurf Kit list on June 3rd Due to the financial impact of COIVID-19 on the Lagoon we will have less advanced windsurfing equipment than members are used to. Below is a list of what we will have when we reopen. [...]
56172Harvey Dawkins2020-03-13T14:09:48+00:00Learning something new and challenging make you feel great…Do it… Over the last ten months I have been learning to foil on a range of craft. It has been a humbling yet extremely rewarding experience which has made me think about the whole learning [...]
49856Harvey Dawkins2019-05-11T09:45:11+01:00Lets go windsurfing Windsurfing, the sport that combines elements of both sailing and surfing to create a graceful yet unpredictable activity. A sport that relies so heavily on how Mother Nature is feeling; the wind, sun and [...]
