It is one of the easier wind sports to start. The handheld wing is simple to manage, and most people are moving across the water fairly quickly on a big board.

Do I need to be able to swim?

Yes. You are on open water in a buoyancy aid, so you should be a confident swimmer.

Does it need a windy day?

Yes, it runs on wind, so lessons depend on suitable conditions. Beginners want steady, moderate breezes.

Yes. The wing has no lines and can simply be let go of in a problem, which is part of why it is so beginner-friendly. Lessons keep it safe.

Is it the same as wingfoiling?

It is the first step. Wing surfing rides a normal board, while wingfoiling adds a hydrofoil that lifts you out of the water once you progress.

Wing Surfing in East Anglia

East Anglia is a sailing and diving haven — sailing, scuba, windsurfing and canoeing across the Norfolk Broads, Suffolk coast and inland waters. Sail and windsurf the Broads and coast, dive inland and coastal sites, and canoe peaceful waterways. With sheltered water ideal for learning, East of England is a relaxed, beginner-friendly place to get on the water.

Wing surfing has taken the watersport world by storm because it is so approachable. You hold a light, inflatable wing in your hands for power, with no lines to tangle, and ride a board across the water, steering by angling the wing to the breeze. It borrows the best bits of windsurfing and kitesurfing and strips out a lot of the faff.

The handheld wing is easy to manage and safe to let go of, which makes the learning curve gentler than its cousins. Beginners start on a big, stable board, getting comfortable with the wind and the wing before any thought of foiling.

The instructors on adventuro run wing surfing lessons with the kit provided. It is one of the easiest ways into the wind sports, and a brilliant stepping stone to wingfoiling.