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Lagoon Watersports Wild Windsurf Weekender – This Weekend!

Amy Carter - Editor — Wed, 29 May 2013 12:17:55 +0000

Lagoon Watersports in Hove are running a wild weekend of windsurfing on the 1st and 2nd of June. Top coach Sam Ross will be on hand all weekend to provide windsurfing tuition for all levels, including some SUP action and a kids special freestyle clinic! There will also be women’s specific coaching with Boards Ed and founder of FLOW – For Ladies of Watersports, Amy Carter, providing coaching and top tips for any level of water woman. There will also be demo equipment provided by K66 – Fanatic and North Sails, plus Starboard and Tushingham.

Check out the full plan below, and get in touch with Lagoon to book your spot!

Hove windsurfing action, it’s looking sunny and windy for Saturday!

Wild Windsurf Weekender – The Day Plan

Saturday 1st June:
1000 – 1200 – Kids Freestyle Clinic with Sam Ross
1300 – 1600 – Advanced Coaching with Sam Ross
1400 – 1600 – Women’s Only Coaching with Amy Carter
1630 – 1800 – Fun Races

Sunday 2nd June
1000 – 1200 – Intermediate Coaching with Sam Ross
1300 – 1500 – SUP Coaching with Sam Ross

Call 01273 424842 to book your training session or pop into the Lagoon to sign up! Check out more on the Lagoon Facebook page here.

Lagoon Watersports Taster Sessions This Weekend

Amy Carter - Editor — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:59:33 +0000

Windsurfing at Lagoon Watersports, Hove

Lagoon Watersports in Hove are running some fantastic taster courses this bank holiday weekend.

Kids OnBoard Festival

Amy Carter - Editor — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:00:16 +0000

On Saturday 15th September 1400-1700, the OnBoard Kids Festival will take place at Lagoon Watersports in Hove.

It will be a fun afternoon of action on the water for the kids, with the purpose of marking a celebration of learning to sail or windsurf.
It costs £5 to attend, places are limited.
Call 01273 424842 to book.

OnBoards festival time!

What is OnBoard?

OB (OnBoard), developed by the RYA (the people who run sailing in the UK), is a programme to help introduce sailing and windsurfing as a sport for you – whatever your needs and ability.

Working with clubs across the UK, OB makes getting into sailing and windsurfing easy. Even if you live miles from the sea, you can experience the best of sailing on lakes, estuaries and rivers in your area!

Sailing and windsurfing have everything, from a cool and sociable relaxing leisure experience to high adrenalin, high-performance sport. OB gets you out on the water, teaches you new skills and lets you have great fun too!

Find out more about OnBoard here.

Lagoon Watersports – Busy Summer!

co.editor — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:30:32 +0000

Lagoon Watersports based in Hove have a jam packed schedule of watersports activities designed to get you all on the water and enjoying a summer of sun and fun.

If you’re in the area and fancy a bit of water time then check them out and join in.

For those into SUP then August 12th is Super SUP Sunday which include series of races and demo’s with kit from Starboard, Red Paddle and Fanatic.

Get involved!

Check out the website here

Super SUP Sunday

Hove Beach & Lagoon, Brighton

Letitia Hristodorescu — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:28:21 +0000

Hove Beach is just one mile down from where the Brighton PWA events used to be held. It has a diverse range of conditions suitable for all abilities. Hove Lagoon itself is about the size of a football pitch and is only waist deep all the way across. It offers sheltered flat-water conditions ideal for beginners and intermediates; a great place to learn for adults and children alike.

10 meters away, across the promenade, is Hove Beach where the fun begins. Summer sea breezes offer perfect blasting and freestyle conditions for intermediate windsurfers. Great for practicing those carve gybes, waterstarts, spocks, big macs, and those big kahuna burgers!

However, once those low pressures start tracking across the waves start pushing in. A typical force 5 plus can easily see head high waves providing excellent and very challenging conditions. Just check out the video and see for yourself.

Fees: To use the Lagoon and all the facilities you pay £8 per day or you can join the club from £22.50 per month and use all their equipment as well.
NO charges for parking or launching on the beach.

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Beach Faces:

South

Best Wind Direction:

The beach: South-west. This produces the best jumping conditions. Westerly winds provide some excellent wave riding conditions. If the wind has any East in it, then the sea is usually quite flat, so great for blasting and freestyle.

The lagoon: Wind direction does not matter. The wind will never get stronger than a force 4 due to it being so sheltered. However, if a storm comes through it can get quite gusty.

Best Wind Direction For Waves:

South-west pushes in the best waves, and makes for great jumping and riding. If it has been windy for a few days and then swings a bit more westerly then you can get get some pretty good riding. Most of the sailing at Hove is starboard tack.

Not Good:

Southerly wind. The waves make it very hard to launch.

Tide:

Low to mid tide is best for all levels. At high tide the shore dump can be very large and off-putting. The best waves occur when the tide is on the push.

What’s On The Bottom:

At high tide, stones. At low tide, sand.

Any Hazards:

An old wooden groyne to the left of the launch area, only exposed on a spring low tide.

Other Water Users:

A few dinghy sailors in the summer.

Suitability / Levels:

The lagoon: Brilliant for beginners. The sheltered conditions allow you to master the technique required to windsurf properly on the sea. Plus you won’t drift off anywhere (accept to the other side of the lagoon!)

The beach: Intermediate to Pro
The summer sea breezes produce flat to choppy water sailing ideal for blasting and freestyle. However when it gets above a Force 5, the waves make for very challenging conditions. Your waterstart needs to be bomb proof, as does your launching technique through the shorebreak.

Wipeout Factor:: On a big day, go big or go home!
However we can launch our safety boat in pretty much any conditions, so kit breakages are not normally a problem.
We use a ZAP CAT as our safety boat. This is a South African Surf Rescue boat, with a 50hp on the back. These boats are designed to cope with waves much larger than we see in the United Kingdom, so we can offer safety in most conditions provided the tide is not too high. (Our instructors love doing rescue when it’s windy due to the amount of airtime these boats get.)
Instruction:: Hove Lagoon Watersports: This is an RYA recognised centre, and offers instruction for all levels both on the lagoon and the sea. They offer a Start to Windsurf package for £99. Or have some private tuition over 2 hours for £50. Click here for all instruction packages and costs.
The Club offers a unique Gym style membership. You can become a member of Hove Lagoon from as little as £22.50 per month.
This then entitles you to unlimited equipment hire for as long as you like, whenever you like. We have a very diverse range of equipment ranging from beginner to the latest wave and freestyle kit. Most of our sails are Hot Sails Maui, and most of our boards are Quatro. You also get safety cover for your membership fee, along with free clinics once a week.
Click here for Membership details. Or emailinfo@hovelagoon.co.uk or Tel. 01273 424842.
Kit Hire:: Kit is available to hire on the Lagoon for £15 per hour to non-members. Contact Hove Lagoon Watersports. Details above.
Friendly Factor:: From spring to summer we have a lot of members who come down whether it is windy or not. On a windy day, at the weekend, expect to see around 25 to 30 sailors out. After sailing, hop into the Club House for a beer and a chat.
No Wind Alternatives:: From spring to summer we have a lot of members who come down whether it is windy or not. On a windy day, at the weekend, expect to see around 25 to 30 sailors out. After sailing, hop into the Club House for a beer and a chat.
Surfable?:: Yes, but usually when there are waves there is wind. The Hot Pipes, 5 mins down the coast, can produce some excellent surfing. Ask in the Club House.

Facilities:

Toilets	Yes, on site.
Shower	Yes, on site.
Windsurfing Shop	Surfladle, 15 min drive away.
Food	Costa Coffee Bar and lunch snacks in Hove Lagoon Clubhouse.
Parking	Free, but it can get quite busy. You can park in any of the surrounding roads.
Pub	There are too many to mention, being in Brighton. Alcohol is served in the Club House.

Accommodation:

www.visitbrighton.co.uk

Local Hotshots:

Robby Swift and Guy Cribb Sail at Hove quite regularly when in the country. Other hot shots include Matt Pearch, Scott Topham, Laird Ross, Adam Humphries and Lucy Robson.

Local Knowledge / Secrets:

Catch the tide on the push for the best waves. To get some good wave riding, try to catch the tail end of a low pressure, giving West or North-west winds.

Extra:

Hove Lagoon Watersports will run its regular Ocean Carnival Event between 28-30 May (over May Bank Holiday). This year (2005) will see the following:
UKWA National Racing Championships, UKWA Freewave Series and Hove Lagoon Watersports Windsurf and Dinghy Taster sessions at £5 per person, adults and children.
Also a regional Zap Cat Race event, Extreme BMX and Skateboard displays. Massive Saturday and Sunday night parties including outside bar, four live bands and some quality DJ’s from some of Brighton’s top night clubs. Free to everyone.
For more info email: info@hovelagoon.co.uk

How To Get There:

To view an online map to Hove Lagoon & Beach, click on the map at the top of this page.

Route from London
Follow M23 from London until it turns into the A23 and follow it to Brighton Sea Front. Turn right at the pier roundabout and follow the coast road for about 3 miles until you see Hove Lagoon on the left hand side.

Route from the west
Head for Shoreham and follow the A259 coast road until you pass the Ocean Sports surf shop on the right. Turn right at the next set of traffic lights.

Alternative route avoiding Brighton traffic
Take the A27 Brighton bypass and take the exit for Shoreham Harbour. Follow the road until you come to the traffic lights by Sainsbury’s. Turn left and then right at the next lights. Follow the road over the railway down to the coast and turn left. You will be about a few minutes west of us.

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Jon Malyon (JB)

August at Hove

Duncan — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:44:04 +0000

Watch some windsurf action from Lagoon Watersports’ unlmited hire club members at Hove lagoon in Sussex on a good day in August, courtesy of centre manager Mark Saul. More at www.lagoon.co.uk

Lagoon Watersports at Paddle Round the Pier

Duncan — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:42:25 +0000

A beginner course at Lagoon Watersports

Lagoon Watersports have confirmed that they are supporting this year’s Paddle Round The Pier Beach Festival again and that they will have a strong presence at what is billed as ‘Europe’s biggest free water sports festival’ on 2-3 July 2011.

The Lagoon Watersports team will have a stand on Hove Lawns offering professional advice about anything water sports related and they will also give you the opportunity to try windsurfing and yacht sailing at the event. The taster sessions are aimed at beginners and cost £5 with all monies going to the nominated Paddle Round The Pier charities The RNLI, the Teenage Cancer Trust and Surf Relief. Go to www.lagoon.co.uk to secure your slot now or visit the Lagoon Watersports stand at Paddle Round The Pier. These sessions are very popular, it is strongly advised to book in advance.

As a further incentive to not just get you out on the water but to contribute more funds to the worthwhile Paddle Round The Pier charities Lagoon Watersports are also offering a 5% discount on any water sports courses booked online from 1-8 July, with an additional 5% donated to the charities. In order to be eligible for your discount you have to book online and quote ‘PADDLE’.

Lagoon Watersports will also be present at the 2011 Take Part International Festival of Sport Launch Day which takes place on Saturday 25 June 2011 in Preston Park, Brighton. As part of the festival they will be offering all-inclusive windsurfing, sailing and wakeboarding sessions for kids and adults at Hove Lagoon for just £10. Bookings are required, please go to www.lagoon.co.uk .

For more information about Lagoon Watersports, Kids Multi Activity Weeks, courses on offer and membership options please visit www.lagoon.co.uk , like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/LagoonWatersports or call 01273 42 48 42.

BSA Hove Slalom – this weekend!

Duncan — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:06:54 +0000

Race action from Weymouth. Photo: Roger Turner

BSA Slalom Series event 5 – Hove Lagoon, Supported by Fanatic, North, ION

The South Coast of England has been providing windsurfers with awesome conditions since time began with cool sea breezes and rolling swells, with the coming week being no exception. For this the 5th Round of the heavily fought BSA the wind has been ordered and the beach has been laid down at Hove Lagoon for what could be the best windsurfing weekend of your life, K66 featuring Fanatic, North and ION plans to bring this beautiful seaside town to life with the colour and flare that windsurfing offers. Hove lagoon offers perfect conditions for beginners, on its waist deep lagoon, to professionals, on the beautiful Channel, as well as a coffee house providing that little boost to your day.

Hove town, with its perfect lawns, spawning sunbathers and fitness classes, overlooks the ocean and with shops and restaurants within walking distance this really is a beautiful place – and with a sea breeze forecasted Saturday and Sunday with a max of 20mph both days and 24 degree temperatures things really couldn’t be any better.

Whether this will be your first event or you are competing for the overall Title come down and enjoy the ambiance of the water sports world – and if the wind decides to leave us out then the fun begins with light wind blasting and Freestyle events planned, also SUP boards will be available with all the major brands having their demo gear available for use.

Prizes from North, Fanatic, ION and Sportif will be allocated to top 3 in each division. We also have major prizes that will be for the top in each division for our two events, Hove and Worthing later in the year, so you have to show up at both to receive the big prices.

The Party:

Saturday night we have teamed up with the guys from Paddle round the Pier for what will be an awesome evening of festivities, which will be on site at the Paddle Round The Pier. There will be bands and food available up to10pm.

Schedule:

Saturday:

10:00am Skipper meeting

10:30 first possible start

6:00 Last possible start

Sunday:

9:00am Skipper meeting

9:30 first possible start

5:00 Last possible start

Parking:

Is available on Wharf Rd, which is West of the Lagoon, and Coast Rd, which is located just east of the lagoon, all the way up to the King Alfred swimming pool. The Council has strict parking rules so please make sure you are parking correctly; if in doubt ask the staff at Hove Lagoon. Get there early to secure the best parking!

Address: Hove Lagoon, Kingsway, Hove, East Sussex BN3 4LX

Telephone: Hove Lagoon 01273 424842

Further Details: racing-09@ukwindsurfing.com

Contact Bob Ingram 07889-161780

More info: www.windsurf-bsa.com/events.html

No parking at EFPKT Hove

Duncan — Sat, 29 May 2010 10:25:25 +0000

Trevor Funnell has an important announcement re EFPKT Event at Hove Lagoon on 5/6 June.

Downer...

In the last few years there have been many UKWA windsurfing events at Hove Lagoon with overnight camping and daytime parking always allowed on the promenade.

Brighton and Hove City Council have just decided to rigidly stick to their rules and have completely banned vehicles from the promenade at any time of the day or night.

They have also refused to allow overnight parking at and severely restricted vehicle access to the Lagoon itself, as well as warned that local on street parking restrictions will be enforced.

Despite a lot of negotiations, pleading and promises from myself as well as the Lagoon management the council will not accept any compromises.

There are no campsites or other parking areas within a reasonable distance so this has made it impossible to hold a large windsurfing event at that location and no alternatives are available.

Please accept our sincere apologies for the short notice and any inconvenience it may cause but it is with regret that we must now cancel this event.

We will of course try to find another venue and reschedule the event for a later date, we will advise you of this in the near future.

Hove hosts European Freestyle Tour for Kids – 5-6 June 2010

Duncan — Mon, 17 May 2010 14:06:47 +0000

OK, that's not actually Hove. But it is Sam Conroy, who we'd hope to see there! Photo: Chris Bedwell

The newly formed European Freestyle Tour for Kids hits Hove lagoon on the 5^thand 6^th of June. The third event in the tour is timed to take advantage of the maximum sea breeze effect at Hove, there are already entries in from Europe and it is getting a great deal of interest from the UK freestyle scene.

There are categories for youths and juniors under 20, under 17, under 15 and under 13 so every age group and standard is covered, whether you are into the highest level moves or just learning to heli tack you should enter this event if only for the experience.

There will be a huge barbecue on Saturday evening and with entries expected from all over Europe a great family atmosphere will prevail. The legendary Duncan Coombes who is the PWA Head Judge will be running the competition so entrants will also get a taste of how the World Tour is run.

Anyone who has been to Hove will know that the facilities there are second to none, a great beach, the lagoon for learning, a huge range of kit to hire and a clubhouse with all the amenities including a café.

There are restaurants and pubs close by like Vbites and the Blue Lagoon, Ocean Sports Surf Shop and Woodies American style café/bar are just round the corner with Surfladle windsurfing shop just a short drive away.

The entry fee is only £25.00 and there will be free food for competitors with loads of prizes provided by Surfladle, Ocean Sports, Fanatic and North.

For further information contact Trevor Funnell, email t5orev@freedom255.com

www.efpt.net

Ryan Humphrey, K-862 freesailing Hove

Duncan — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:33:07 +0000

Good honest British action – two hours of winter sailing at Hove from K-862, Ryan Humphrey.