RYA Combined Learn and Improve Wingsurf Course in Cambridgeshire

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Activity Highlights:

This full-day session combines both the Learn to Wingsurf and Improve Your Wingsurfing courses, giving you a complete introduction and skill boost in one go. Ideal for those keen to fast-track their wingsurfing, the day is split into two focused sessions covering all the basics and the next steps for confident progression.

Key Details

Duration: Full day (2 x 3-hour sessions with a break)
Timing: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (includes 1-hour lunch break)
Group size: Up to 3 participants
Minimum age: 16 years old
Experience required: None

Key Skills

Understanding and controlling the wing on land
Balance and board handling afloat
Sailing across the wind and returning to your start point
Tacking and gybing techniques
Holding ground upwind with confidence

What to Expect

Your day starts with the Learn to Wingsurf course, where you'll begin ashore, getting to grips with how to handle the wing and control power. Once you’re comfortable, you'll head out on the water to develop your board skills. The focus will be on learning how to translate wing power into forward movement, practising gybing, and travelling short distances across the wind.

After a lunch break, the afternoon moves into the Improve Your Wingsurfing session. This part of the course helps you refine your transitions, with particular attention to tacking and gybing. The main aim is to get you confidently holding ground upwind, a key milestone for anyone wanting to progress onto wingfoiling. You’ll receive personal coaching throughout to make sure you’re developing at your own pace.

Location

Sessions take place at our purpose-built watersports centre in Perry, near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. The centre is based on a large, open lake that’s ideal for both beginners and those looking to progress.

On-site facilities and consistent wind conditions make this a great venue for learning wingsurfing in a relaxed and supportive setting.

Prerequisites

This course is suitable for complete beginners or those who have only recently started wingsurfing. No prior experience is needed, but participants must be comfortable in the water and aged 16 or over.

Why Choose Us

The centre is well known for its supportive teaching approach and expert instructors, all of whom are RYA-certified with years of experience in wind and watersports. With top-quality equipment and a focus on small group sessions, they ensure every participant gets the attention they need to improve.

Whether you’re brand new or wanting to move towards wingfoiling, this combined course offers a practical and enjoyable way to progress.

FAQs:

How do I get to the centre?

We are situated on the Southern shore of Grafham Water in a small village called Perry in West Cambridgeshire. There is easy access to us from the surrounding area through the A1 and the A14.

What3Words: Should you be using What3Words, the reference for our entrance is sleepless.slices.crunch.
By Road: Leave the A1 at the Buckden roundabout and take the turning onto the B661 signposted to Kimbolton. Carry on down the road to Perry. Once in Perry turn right opposite the Wheatsheaf Pub down Chichester Way. At the bottom of the road turn a tight right into our entrance.
By Rail: Huntingdon Train Station and St Neots Train Station are the two closest stations to the Centre. Both are under a 15 minute taxi ride away.
By Bus: Huntingdon Bus Station and St Neots Bus Station are the two closest stations to the Centre. Both are under a 15 minute taxi ride away.

Do I need any prior experience to join this course?

No previous experience is required to join the Wingsurf Combined course. The morning session is designed specifically for beginners and will teach you everything from how to handle the wing on land to sailing short distances on the water.

The afternoon then builds on those skills, so even complete beginners can comfortably take part.

What is the difference between wingsurfing and wingfoiling?

Wingsurfing is done on a larger, more stable board without a hydrofoil, making it ideal for learning the basics of wing control, balance, and sailing technique.

Wingfoiling involves a hydrofoil under the board, which lifts you out of the water at speed.

This combined course is the first step towards wingfoiling and focuses on the control and skills needed before progressing to foiling.

How is the day structured?

The day is split into two parts: the Learn to Wingsurf session runs from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. After a break for lunch (not provided), the Improve Your Wingsurfing session runs from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Each session includes land-based and water-based instruction with clear progression between the two.

What do I need to bring with me?

Please bring swimwear to wear under a wetsuit, a towel, warm layers for before and after the session, sun protection, and any personal snacks or drinks.

Wetsuits, buoyancy aids, and all wingsurfing equipment are provided.

Will I get a certificate at the end of the course?

Yes, you will receive an RYA Wingsurfing certificate upon successful completion of the course.

This recognises the skills gained and is useful for tracking your progression or enrolling in more advanced courses such as wingfoiling.