Author - Harvey Dawkins

Dayskipper Non Tidal and Tidal

The Mediterranean sea does have tides, but they are of a very low amplitude, averaging around 30cm. The low tides in the Mediterranean are mostly associated with the fact that it has a very narrow outlet/inlet into the Atlantic. The RYA Competent Crew does not distinguish between non tidal...

SUP Race Conditioning

Where to start huh? From the outset it can seem a complex task to decide what training to do, when to do it, how much time to spend doing it and then what to eat?!? The reality is it is a complex task. However when broken down into individual...

Club Sessions 2014

What a amazing opening weekend and great start to the 2014 season! Starting very soon (the first in May) are our Club Sessions, and this year with a bit of difference. Windsurfing Windsurfer Improvers Clinic Our Windsurf Improvers Clinic is aimed at windsurfers that have completed the Start Windsurfing Course and are looking...

Lagoon Watersports in Port Vell, Barcelona

Lagoon Watersports are extremely excited to announce that we have berths for 3 boats in Port Vell, central Barcelona. We have just moved our Bavaria 37, Nelson 42 and our RIB from Port Badalona to Port Vell. We are unbelievably fortunate to have secured these berths in Port Vell...

Kids Summer Sailing 2014

Are you looking for a different way to get your kids outside in the fresh air, learning, developing and taking on new challenges this summer? We have some great Kids Sailing Courses set up for this summer. Throughout these courses not only will your child achieve their RYA Sailing...

Schools Sailing Cup

For the 2014 season Lagoon Watersports are setting up a Sussex Schools Sailing League to encourage more kids to get involved in watersports. Sailing is awesome to watch, as well as to partake in – it’s exhilarating, tactical and unpredictable, leaving you always wanting more! The League – How it works The...

Charters from Brighton & Barcelona

Brighton Marina is a fantastic location, close to London and only one mile from Brighton city centre. The marina boasts great facilities with plenty of shops and restaurants. Sailing off Brighton coast offers some spectacular scenery from the famous Brighton Piers and city itself to the Seven Sisters and...

Bigger discounts for Club members

At Lagoon Watersports one of the best things we see is people learning, progressing and developing a real love for watersports. Our club has been set up to teach, encourage and support those learning a new sport whilst keeping the cost accessible. We want more members to be able to...

More sea time with our new Off Site Hire

New for 2014! Club members with suitable Windsurfing or Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) experience will be able to hire equipment on the sea when the club is not offering safety cover. For SUPing there will no longer be a restriction on where you can paddle and you will be able...

Wakeboarding Membership…Understanding what you are get

At Lagoon Wake Park one of the best things we see is people learning, progressing and developing a real love for watersports. Our club has been set up to teach, encourage and support those learning a new sport whilst keeping the cost accessible.

Brighton Marina News 2014

With Seb now in Barcelona setting up a new RYA Sailing and Powerboating school, Davie Mossman will be taking the reins for the Brighton Marina Centre. Our team at the Marina is taking shape for the 2014 season and we will continue progressing the centre to new heights. Claire...

Lagoon in Barcelona – Spring 2014

Our sailing and powerboating centre in Barcelona is really taking shape and we have significantly expanded what we are offering. RYA Training Packages in Barcelona We are now providing superyacht crew a variety of RYA training in sail, motor and power. It is apparent in Spain that the RYA courses are...

Brighton SUPathlon 2013

Saturday 5th October saw the Lagoon’s first ever SUPathlon, comprising of a 2.5km Run, 5km SUP and a 1.5km to finish - the event attracted a range of competitors looking for a different type of challenge.   There were 3 categories - 14’, 12.6’ and round nose boards, so everyone could...

The benefits of Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Stand Up Paddle Boarding appeals to a variety of different people, with much to offer. The benefits for both the mind and body playing a big part of its popularity. SUPers at Lagoon Watersports, Brighton,  come from differing backgrounds, each with different interests in the sport – from cruising to...

Why Windsurf in Brighton?

Windsurfing is pretty addictive, checking the forecast every 5 minutes, loading up the latest videos, keeping up to date with the news and goings on – it can take up a lot of your time - in a good way! So why do people get into windsurfing? do they like...