FAQs

What if the weather is not great?

It is very unusual for us to cancel due to bad weather. You will be getting wet so rain is not a problem and if you have people coming to watch they can watch from our cafe which looks out over the lagoon.

I don’t have a wetsuit, is this a problem?

We have wetsuits in all shapes and sizes so you are welcome to borrow one of these (no additional charge).

What do I need to bring?

You just need to bring swimwear and towel, we will provide a wetsuit, buoyancy aid and wet shoes. If you have any of the above you are very welcome to bring your own.

I am not a very good swimmer, will I be ok?

Hove Lagoon is only waist deep so if you do fall off your board you will be able to stand up and then get back on your board. You will also be wearing a buoyancy aid for added confidence.

What do we do with our bags, we are visitors to Brighton?

We do have lockers that are free to use. If you have larger bags we can store them for you provided they are not huge suitcases!

What do I need to bring?

All you need to bring on the day is swimwear and a towel. We will provide a wetsuit, impact vest, helmet and wakeboard (no additional charge). If you have any of the above you are welcome to bring them. The towel is for showering afterwards.

I don’t have a wetsuit, is this a problem?

We have wetsuits in all shapes and sizes to suit everyone. You are very welcome to borrow one of these (no additional charge).

What if the weather is not great?

It is very rare that we have to cancel due to bad weather. For the person riding rain is not an issue as they will be getting wet anyway and for the people watching we have a cafe which looks out over the cables so they will be able...

What do I need to bring?

All you need to bring is swimwear and a towel. We will provide wetsuit, impact vest, helmet and board (there is no additional charge). If you have any of the above and would like to bring your own you are welcome to do so.

I don’t have my own wetsuit, is this a problem?

We have plenty of wetsuits in all shapes and sizes to fit everyone so you are welcome to borrow one of those (no additional charge).

What if I am not a very good swimmer?

The lagoon is only waist deep so you are always able to stand up. If you cannot swim at all or are not comfortable in water let us know so that we are aware, you will be fine!

How long is the session and how much of it is on the water?

The Wakeboard Taster session is one hour and there will normally be one other person on the session so that you can alternate, watching each other and learning from what they do whilst you rest before going back on the cable again. Apart from the first few minutes where...

My child is keen to try windsurfing but is quite small and not that strong.

At Lagoon Watersports we like to encourage the children to start when they are young so we have some very small sails designed specifically for little people. They are very light so they start with those and as their strength builds and their skills develop they can move to...

What is Brighton Marina?

Brighton Marina is an artificial marina situated in Brighton 2.6km east of Brighton Pier. It features a working harbour and residential housing alongside a variety of leisure, retail and commercial activities and of course US - Lagoon Watersports! Brighton Marina has now become the largest Marina complex in the...

When was Brighton Marina Built?

The construction of the marina itself took place between 1971 and 1979. In 1978 the marina was opened to boats and HM the Queen opened the Marina. Developments within the marina have continued ever since. It is now leased by Premier Marinas.