WingFoiling / WingSurfing near Camber Sands Sussex
Rye Watersports is based on a large inland lake on the Kent and Sussex border near Camber Sands, only one hour’s drive from London. It is a perfect location for anyone learning watersports or for more experienced sailors to hone their skills. The flat inland lake makes it a safe place to learn, and its proximity to the sea means we regularly benefit from consistent sea breezes.
We are an RYA accredited centre and have been teaching on the lake since 1986.
WingSurfing, WingFoiling, WingBoarding—whatever you choose to call it—this exciting new sport combines elements of SUPing, Windsurfing, and Kitesurfing. With no lines or harnesses, just you, your wing and the board, the freedom is unmatched. Why not come and give it a go?
Before You Foil…
We know how exciting the idea of flying on the foil is—and it truly is an amazing feeling! But if this is your first time winging, or even if you’ve kitesurfed, windsurfed or surfed before, please know that:
Foiling is not something you can jump straight onto. It’s a high-skill sport that requires solid control of the wing and board before taking flight.
Your first step is learning to WingSurf. This builds the essential skills for handling wind, balance and power. Most riders will need to complete this stage before progressing to a foil board. This step isn’t a barrier—it’s a crucial foundation to help you progress confidently and safely toward flying on the foil.
About Wind Conditions
Foiling also depends on suitable wind. You’ll need a minimum of 11 knots of consistent breeze to achieve lift and maintain flight.
- For ‘First flights’ or advanced private sessions we will let you know beforehand if the weather is ok.
- If conditions don’t meet that threshold during the session we will make the most of progression techniques, or re-schedule.
- We’ll keep you informed and make sure you leave having progressed, regardless of the wind on the day.
Winging is also loved by many due to how fast the progression can be—from ‘Learning to WingSurf‘, to preparing for your first foil flight—sometimes just a weekend away!
RYA Start WingFoiling (6 hours) – £225.00
10:00-16:00
Learn how to:
AM
- Rig/carry your WingSurf kit safely
- Flying the wing in the neutral position
- Wing Walking
- Self Rescue techniques
- Sailing across the wind and turning around
PM
- Steer the board
- Make ground upwind
- Do an improved Tack & Gybe
- Wing on all points of sail around the lake
- Pre-requisite for ‘Private WingFoil’ course
- Included 1 Hours Free WingSurf Hire (standalone value £30)
RYA Learn to Wingsurf – £125.00
RYA Beginner Learn to Wingsurf (3 hours)
The first course in the RYA Wing scheme, providing a basic introduction to winging. It sets the foundations of learning to fly the wing ashore and afloat.
An introductory course, providing a basic introduction to winging.
This course is split into two parts; flying the wing ashore, and getting afloat. Together these sessions provide the fundamentals of wing control, translating its power into forward momentum and steering, whilst reinforcing the core skills of board balance to enable you to travel across the wind a short distance, gybe and return to starting point.
Having achieved these skills ashore, you will progress to using a board such as a windsurfer (with centreboard) or WindSUP. You will be able to launch and land safely, sailing across the wind, steering towards and away from the wind, and carrying out a basic gybe.
RYA Improve your WingSurfing – £125.00
Learn how to:
- This course will help you improve your WingSurfing
Duration:
- 3 hours of tuition
- 1:4 Ratio
RYA WingSurfing Private Tuition – £130.00 – 2 hrs
Learn any aspect of WingSurfing Privately:
- Bespoke tuition to meet your WingSurfing needs.
Private Tuition Details:
- Call or email the office to get booked in
- £130.00 for 2 hours private coaching
RYA WingFoiling Private Tuition – £170.00 – 2 hrs
Learn any aspect of WingFoiling Privately:
- Rig a foil board
- Launching & Recovering WingFoil equipment.
- Getting your First Flights
- Controlled Landing
- Sustained Flights
- Steering while on the foil
Private Tuition Details:
- Call or email the office to get booked in
- £170.00 – 2 hours coaching
- Must have completed RYA Start WingFoiling (6hrs) before going foiling
WingFoiling Zero 2 Hero – £350.00
Course Description:
- This is a 1 x purchase for our RYA Start WingFoiling & Private WingFoiling courses offered at Rye.
- You will go from being a Winging novice to achieving your first flights!
- Accelerated progression.
Included:
- RYA Start WingFoiling – Saturdays and Sundays – 1:4 ratio (6 hours) £225.00
- RYA Private WingFoil Coaching – Saturdays and Sundays – 1:1 ratio (2 hours) £170.00
Benefits:
- Simple 1 x purchase (Saving £45.00) to be used against any of our weekly courses!
- Discounted with the one-time purchase
- Can be bought as a voucher
- 10% off any NEW kit purchased through Rye Watersports
Q & A
Some common questions we often receive answered here.
Or please call the office on 01797 225238 if you have anything at all to ask.