Easier than it looks. The instructor controls the power and coaches you, so most people are hovering above the water within their first session.

Do I need to be able to swim?

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

Yes. The instructor manages the power, you wear a helmet and buoyancy aid, and sessions run in controlled conditions.

How fit or strong do I need to be?

A bit of core strength helps with balance, but it is about technique, not power. Most able-bodied people get on fine.

Swimwear and a wetsuit, usually provided. Helmet and buoyancy aid are included.

Will I get up out of the water first time?

Most people do, at least for a moment, and improve fast across the session as their balance settles.

Are there age or weight limits?

Yes, minimum age and weight guidelines apply for safety. The operator confirms these when you book.

Flyboarding | adventuro

A flyboard is connected by a hose to a jet ski, which pushes water through your feet hard enough to lift you out of the sea. The first few goes are a splashy, flailing business. Then you find your balance, the board steadies, and suddenly you are hovering a couple of feet up feeling rather pleased with yourself.

It is more beginner-friendly than it has any right to be. An instructor controls the power and talks you through it, so most people are up and hovering within the first session. Board, helmet and buoyancy aid are all provided.

The sessions on adventuro are run by instructors who do this all day, so you are in safe hands while you work out which way is up. A wetsuit and a willingness to fall in are about all you need.