Lagoon Watersports News

VENDEE GLOBE 2008

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:02:53 GMT

Vendee is 24,000 miles around the globe with a record time of 87 days and 10 hours which will surely be beaten this year. With seven out of the thirty entries being British, will this be the first time Britain wins the Vendee Globe? There is going to be plenty of action and incidents so keep tabs with it all and add the Vendee website to your bookmarks!

Race started Sunday 10th November with 50 knots in the Bay of Biscay forecast!

Follow online - Vendee Globe

Fastnet race - You can take part...

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:59:53 GMT

Quite a challenge and not an easy race, however there has been a vast improvement in safety and experience since the disastrous 1979 race which ended in 17 deaths.

We are at this point looking for those who are interested in taking part in an all inclusive package, then we can guage whether we have enough interest to start a campaign.

What is included?

Race training weekend
Three RORC qualifying racers prior the Fastnet race
First Aid course
Sea Survival course
Fastnet race and delivery back from Plymouth
All food and drink whilst racing on the yacht.

Estimated cost is £2,500.

If you fancy some excitement and a real challenge email your interest to Seb

Lagoon Watersports Jumble sale

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:23:56 GMT

Lagoon Watersports Jumble Sale

Saturday Nov 8th

10 am - 4pm

GREAT BARGAINS

Old sails from just £5

Bargain booms and extensions

Intermediate and beginner boards as special rates

kids windsurf sails and rigs

Tushingham Storm sails - New spring 2008 4m - 6.5 form £120

This Saturday 10am

Already bought the yacht training package

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:59:30 GMT

Our shore based courses which are part of the package run through the winter - Don't forget to book your dates - time flies it will be spring before you know it. The package includes Day Skipper Theory and one of either VHF radio course, Diesel engine maintenance and RYA first aid.

Click here for dates of Shore based courses

Package customers are entitled to the following unique discounts of further activities.

RYA 5 day week day training course - save £160 - just £325 non package customers £485

RYA 5 day weekend training course - save £160 - just £375 non package customers £535

RYA 5 day training course in Barcelona - save £160 - just £425 non package customers £585

2 day tidal conversion courses - save £125 - just £100 non package customers £225

One day shore based course , eg VHF radio - save £35 - just £75 non package customers £535

Charter and sailing trips Brighton & Barcelona - save £50 - Price varies depending on requirements.

For more details call 01273 42 48 42 or check web site for dates.

Lagoon Party

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:29:58 GMT

Don't miss the last big bash of the summer. Free to Lagoon members , featuring Lagoon 5 live and DJ Barker. See you there...

Lagoon featured in You Got Papped

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:24:51 GMT

If you can remember back to the start of July, you may recall one weekend that showed off quite how

ridiculous British weather can be. It was Paddle Round the Pier weekend - Saturday on Hove lawns

was one of the ? nest days we’ve seen this year.

Then Sunday... the storm came! Whilst people were ordered to get marquees down by the authorities

and most of us ran for cover from the torrential rain, some people got excited about the bene? ts of

such weather.

Force 7 or 8 winds, going in the wrong direction and these guys hit the water!

Read full article - download

You got papped web site

Members enjoy summer last blast

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:51:43 GMT

It was a real change from the strong winds we had all season. It was great for SUP , beginners windsurfing and sailing on the sea and we even managed to get a waterski session.

Next Barcelona Yacht trip

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:39:50 GMT

This course is suitable for all abilities and will cover RYA Competent crew and RYA Day Skipper (non tidal). Course is also suitable for sailors looking for some mile building or just a nice break from this weather.

Course runs October 6 - 10th and costs £495.00 - If you book up Tues Oct 16th you can save 10% and get for £445.50. Accommodation is aboard the yacht , flights not included. For more information Email Seb or call us on 01273 42 48 42.

UK LAST MINUTE SPECIAL OFFER DUE TO CANCELLATION - Fri Sept 19 - Sun Sept 21 - 3 day yacht trip from Brighton - was £300 - now £200 - more info call 01273 42 48 42

Lagoon windsurf / dinghy speed challenge -BEAT THE STAFF

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:12:06 GMT

Find out by entering our free speed challenge. We have been supplied a top of the range Speed board by Starboard and two speed sails sails by Tushingham. Don't let the staff get the upper hand , you can show them what fast really is !

Times will be recorded using our GPS and times will be recorded for the Lagoon , sea for both windsurfers and dinghies. All you have to do is ask at the office and they will give you the GPS and instructions.

Product prizes from Tushingham for the winner.

Great winds be safe on the sea

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:00:02 GMT

The Buddy System

Windy September has officially started, with 5/5 days above force 5, it’s been epic! To help ensure your safety we’re enforcing the buddy system as most of these windy days we can’t launch the boat. There will be a member of staff still over seeing the beach with a sign out sheet & binoculars, but the only difference is you account for your buddy. So…..

Choose a buddy that’s of similar ability to you
Always look out for them

IMPORTANT : If you lose your buddy tell the safety officer

Stay in touch - get free text alerts to tell you what the conditions are like. Sign up here

The crew in action :

Lagoon Party goes off and raise £150 for Sail 4 Cancer

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:03:26 GMT

Big thanks to everyone that attended and generously donated to raise £150 for Sail 4 Cancer

Big thanks to Mark, the band - Lagoon 5, DJ safety, everyone that dressed up - next one late september

Lagoon Watersports Friend and Overseas Team Rider Sam Ross will be taking part in a 24 hour SUP challenge to Raise funds for Sail 4 Cancer.

The challenge is taking place this sunday 17th August at 7pm any additional information and details on how you can become involved by sponsoring Sam and his team can be found here.

Olympic sailing and windsurfing

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:26:10 GMT

Our sailors and windsurfers have a great track record and are tip for success this time round . The RYA as a great web site for keeping up to date with all the latest developments on the water. RYA Olympic web site

TV coverage on the BBC

Diary for windsurf races

Monday, 11 August 2008
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
Thursday, 14 August 2008
Saturday, 16 August 2008
Monday, 18 August 2008
Wednesday, 20 August 2008 (MEDAL RACE!)

boards magazine online has great up to date news as well

Great conditions / photos of members in action

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:31:13 GMT

The wind has been blowing and blowing for the last 10 weeks ! Rumour has it it is high pressure next week so make the most of it - it can't last !

Be time for dinghy sailing , water skiing and SUP soon - grab it while you can.

REMEMBER PLEASE PLEASE SIGN OUT WHEN GOING ON THE SEA

Free yacht sailing and Zap Cats for members

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:20:42 GMT

Spaces limited 1st come 1st served - booking essential

Zap Cats will run Wed 20th August at pm - book here

Yacht taster Sunday 6th September 10am - 12 noon - Book here

More money raised for Sail 4 Cancer

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:59:16 GMT

Lagoon Watersports Friend and Overseas Team Rider Sam Ross will be taking part in a 24 hour SUP challenge to Raise funds for Sail 4 Cancer.

The challenge is taking place this sunday 17th August at 7pm any additional information and details on how you can become involved by sponsoring Sam and his team can be found here.

Lagoon corporate events go down a storm

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:04:54 GMT

Zap Cats in Brighton have been a big hit. As the UK's leading Zap cat experience provider we hav been able to offer groups an exciting new addition to Zap cats.

Our new for 2008 Zat Cat , you drive, time trial has been a big hit with clients of all types. From bankers to stag and hen groups. Even journalist from the brighton Evening Argus have been in on act... watch video

Client feed back for Zap Cat has continued to be brilliant :

“The Zap Cat experience was one of the most thrilling rides I have ever been on.”

"The speed and control of these boats was amazing. Thank you to your team for delivering a totally unforgettable day which has set new standards for our corporate days out” Rapidata

The " You Drive, time Trial "package includes :

• Driver briefing

• Zap Cat ride

• RIB power boat ride

• Zap cat driver training

• Zap Cat time trial session.

• Presentation to winners

Group Special offer : BOOK 8 spaces for any Zap Cat session and get 1 for free on Saturday afternoons.

Fantastic conditions / time for a party then

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:59:53 GMT

Nobody seems quite sure whether it is 5 or 6 saturdays with planing winds in a row. what is certain is the last 5 or 6 weeks have produced some of the most reliable winds we ever get to see in the summer in the UK and both members and staff have been out having a ball. Windsurfers may love the strong winds but Pico sailor Neil was the real star showing what a Pico can really do. See video below.

Check out Harvey getting a beating in the shore break as Mark shows how it should really be done on the forum

To celebrate we are having a Summer Lagoon Party on Aug 2nd featuring

BBQ
Grinch winch session
Safety AKA Guy on the turn tables
Live music from Kirk and Johnny

Put it in your diary.

Harvey takes a beating

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:35:08 GMT

Paddle round the Pier Sunday dawned with with a solid force 7, not what they wanted and a bit much for the windsurf slalom racers at the Lagoon. They got 2 races done before giving up. However local knowledge told us it would get good later and a few hours after high high tide the wind swung almost cross shore, dropped a bit and the sun came out. It was on.

Tricky launch where Mark made me look a prat by sailing straight out whilst a decided an good rinse in the shore break was in order. third try luck , ears full of pebbles and some how Hot Sail and mast in one piece I was out. Great time had , later joined by Vinney , Laird and a host of others.

Mark doing it right - me getting a pasting

Harvey , Mark, Vinney

The Argus feature the Lagoon

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:29:18 GMT

Some exciting weather saw the film crew from the Argus news paper experience the thrilling zap cats. see how they got on www.theargus.co.uk/news/videos

Windy weekend coming up

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:18:23 GMT

It looks like an exciting weekend ahead ! It looks windy from Saturday through to Wednseday ! Bad news is high tides are about 2pm on Saturday so if you want to get on the sea you will need to make an early start as it will be pretty rough.

Don't forget we will be hosting the Neil Prdye / UKWA windsurf slalom race event over the weekend so there should be plenty of action to watch out on the sea ! More advanced sailors can enter the event - best call us ASAP about that.

We will also be at paddle round the pier with Jo leach competing on a raft ! Come and see us at our stand on the east lawn after you have sailed

New Weekend kids courses just added

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:04:31 GMT

Kids club info...click here

Kids club and Kids windsurf level 2 offer...click here

NEW - We have just added some windsurfing and sailing courses for weekends in August.

BOOK A MONTH AHEAD AND SAVE 10% , PLUS ANOTHER £5 WHEN BOOKING ON LINE

Windsurfing

Sunday Aug 17 2pm - 5 pm - £75

Saturday 30th Aug RYA level 1 £125

Sailing

Sunday Aug 17 10am - 1 pm - £75

Sunday 24th Aug 10am - 5pm - £125

BOOK ONLINE

New kids hire card - a brilliant way to carry on watersports this summer

10 tokens to use Lagoon facilities to take part in any of the following

Kids Club
On Board Club
Windsurf hire
Dinghy hire
Surf ski hire

Restrictions : card valid for 6 months , cannot be used for sea hire. Each token is for a max of 2 hours, no refunds available for non usage.

Price : £99 and offer kids 10 tokens at the Lagoon. Buy on line save £5.00

If your kids are keen windsurfers and sailors that wish to have unlimited hire and go on the sea it is worth considering full membership which is available for £250 a year.

Kids summer holiday activities

We have a full program of windsurfing , sailing and activity weeks over the summer holidays.

• Book 8 weeks ahead save 20%

• Book 4 weeks ahead save 10%

• Book on line save extra £5

• Book more than one child - save 10% on extra kids

KIDS windsurfing level 2 Special offer - Did level 1 last year and want to carry on then how about the level 2 course - book now and you can still claim the 20% early booking discount - MUST BOOK BY PHONE 01273 42 48 42

Some activity weeks and sailing courses already full. See course available...

Kids club

Carry on windsurfing or sailing under supervison with our fun yet structured kids clubs

Saturday 4pm - 5.30pm

Open to all kids with some basic windsurfing or sailing experience.

Non members : £25

Bronze members : £10

Full members : Free

Hire Card : 1 token

NEW On Board sailing and windsurf club

New kids club for more advanced sailors and windsurfers. Please ask an instructor if you are ready for this club.

Aimed at kids level 1 and above. Wed 5pm - 6.30pm

Non members : £25

Bronze members : £10

Full members : Free

Hire Card : 1 token

Ask us a questions

Paddle Round the Pier 2008

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:21:41 GMT

We are heavily involved in this years event with lots going on at the Lagoon.

Neil Pryde windsurf slalom race series
Start windsurfing or sailing for £5.00 limited spaces 1st come 1st served - book spaces

90 minute lesson , all equipment and full training provided
Raise money for RLNI - lagoon has donated £1000 in course and memberships to the event plus £2.50 from every taster session will go to the RLNI
We will have a stand on at the paddle show over the weekend
Jo leach will be paddling a raft around the pier
Jeremy Webb will be taking part in the SUP race from Worthing to brighton Pier ( Rather him than me!)

We will also we helping with safety cover from our powerboats

Paddle Round the Pier takes place July 5 and 6th - www.paddleroundthepier.com

Latest members photos and video

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:27:27 GMT

This great photo was taken by Lagoon Member Andy Maxted and appears in the current issue of Boards Magazine

Video of water skis at a light wind Sunday members clinic

Slide show of members in action

New dates for FREE Yacht and Zap cat sessions

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:31:44 GMT

You would think it was Christmas ! - Members can go Zap Catting and / or yacht sailing for free on the following sessions.

IMPORTANT NOTE - SPACES ARE LIMITED IF YOU DECIDE TO NOT TURN UP FOR SESSIONS LET US KNOW AS WE ALWAYS HAVE A WAITING LIST

MEMBERS FREE Yacht taster ( non members £95 , members guests £25)

Free yacht taster session

Thurs 10th July 6 - 8pm Brighton Marina - no experience needed BOOK

Thurs 24th July 6 - 8pm Brighton Marina - no experience needed BOOK

MEMBERS FREE Zap Cat Ride ( non members £95 , members guests £25)

Free Zap Cat session

Sunday 29th June 3.30pm - 5.30 pm Brighton Marina - no experience needed BOOK

Sunday 13th July 3.30pm - 5.30 pm Brighton Marina - no experience needed BOOK

Other special offers

As part of the Paddle Round the Pier festival (July 5-13th) we will be offering windsurfing and sailing taster sessions for just £5.00. With £2.50 going to the RLNI . See dates...

Lagoon clothing now available

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:40:46 GMT

In partnership with Chilled Turtle we just launching an range of three different T - shirt designs and a limited range of sweat shirts.

Our clothing is bought and printed in the UK, it's all 'fair to wear' and 'confidence in textiles' approved. The print is accredited by The Soil Association, which makes it the sole licensed textile printer and supplier of authentic organic print in the UK. Check out our clothing supplier's website for further details, www.chilledturtle.com

T shirts are available in 3 designs

Windsurf design (Mens and ladies Navy blue)

Sailing design (Mens and Ladies Navy blue)

Lagoon Watersports design (Mens, red and pale blue / Ladies pale blue and dark pink

MEMBERS SPECIAL PRICE - Retail price £22.50 members price £16.50 inc p and p to you

Sweat shirt

Lagoon Watersports design

Red / Navy MEMBERS SPECIAL PRICE - Retail price £36.99 members price £28.50 inc p and p to you. Exclusive for 2008 only 10 available.

Click here to Buy online

7 day money back guarantee.

All designs by Chilled Turtle - Thanks

New Lagoon 2008 clothing range

New kit / IMPORTANT sea sailing info

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:53:36 GMT

Now the wind has kicked in we are pleased to let you know we have a few more sea boards on the way. We have ordered a Starboard Isonic 133 for you speedsters and some more Starboard Kombats due to popularity last season. Boards should be with us this week in time for the wind later in the week.

Here are a few tips from Guy to make sure you get the most out of your sea sailing

He has put together this guide to hopefully ensure everyone has a solid understanding of the procedures we must take to go out to sea.

When you arrive at the lagoon always check the weather board, this will either say NO SAFETY COVER- fairly self explanatory, FULL SAFETY COVER- this means anyone can go on the water and the boat is out ready to go OR BUDDY SAILING ONLY- This means that people go on the water but there isn't a boat ready to go, as the conditions are too extreme. In this case there will be a minimum level e.g. Water Starters Only

If you are unsure about what kit to take grab a member of staff, they are always happy to lend their advice. Lagoon sails are not allowed on the sea. Please be aware there is a separate UJ bin for sea and Lagoon UJs.

Always check your equipment. Check all ropes , the UJ , harness lines , the fin and mast foot are tight and foot straps.

When you are ready to go make sure you check at reception where to sign out. It will either be there or on the beach

Always try and launch as close to the Upwind groin as possible, this lessens the chance of snagging the downwind groin on the way out.

DONT BE A HERO! If you find yourself downwind of the sailing area come into the beach and do the legendary walk of shame we have all done it- it makes you a better person.

Please don't see me as a taxi service, in doing so you might be putting someone else at danger.

If you come in for any reason please sign in immediately, even if you are just having a breather, snack, sunbathe etc. I am constantly doing head counts therefore the sign out sheet needs to be correct.

Stay safe

Thanks - Safety Guy

No wind no problem...

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:21:52 GMT

Mixed bag on the wind front , quite a lot of it but not a good direction for sea sailing. Mad Saturday , pictured below, the Lagoon was more like the M25. However less than ideal windsurfing did mean plenty of other stuff happened, including

New Saturday morning Pico racing at Lagoon - more
Aqua Skipping was a big hit till they broke. they should be back soon.
Some great sailing was had at the Marina with 25 people for one clinic
Stand up paddle boarding took Lagoon by storm. Last Saturday saw Edward Hart leading the way catching waves.
We managed a couple of sessions of wake boarding behind the boat and a couple of grinch winch sessions at members clinics. Don't miss out - if the wind does not show you never know what will happen at the clinics - you have to be there.

Condition not right here... head for Barcelona

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:59:29 GMT

Sick of the north east winds, not getting as much practice as you would like in stronger winds. Then head for the Costa Brava. We have revamped the information on the web site to give you a bit more info and ideas of what you can do as it is not all windsurfing !

Info on web site

Huw's news from the Costa Brava

You can master all those moves like water starting , carve gybing, foot straps. we are running two special trips. Spaces are limited to ensure you get personal attention

Ladies Trip June 25 -29th - guide price £350 inc flight, acc, kit hire , tuition

Run by our instructor Naomi, wee have put a package together to give you the right enviroment and boards to progress you sailing. The conditions at the site offer easy launching with consistent winds, light in the morning for beginners before picking up in the afternoons to get the improvers planing and working on Waterstarts, Harness and Footstraps. If you have already conquered these then Huw our Advanced instructor will be offering some Carve Gybe clinics. Interested email Huw

Improvers Trip July 16 -20th - guide price £375 inc flight, acc, kit hire , tuition

We are really aiming this to all you Windsurfers looking to crack a few goals which will transform your sailing. Harness and Footstraps to go so much faster, Waterstarts to allow you to venture out when it is windy on the sea, Carve Gybes to get round those corners!

With low group numbers, new boards and sails and RYA Advanced instructor it is the perfect recipe for success! Interested email Huw

Other Trips

We have loads of other dates, If these don't fit the bill email us for other options

To book one of these trips or for another trip in your own schedule then please following these steps

Let us know and we will hold you a place for 24 hours to sort flights and accommodation.

Accommodation. With have plenty on site in cabins. The trip price is based on 3 persons sharing a 6 person cabin with 3 separate rooms. There are loads of options and we can go through these with you.

Flights is easy, just book with RYANAIR to Girona.

Lagoon in Windsurf media

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:37:41 GMT

Been a good month for the Lagoon in the windsurf national media. Our exploits at National Windsurfing week where covered by windsurf magazine , boards web site and boardseeking.com.

The Lagoon's resident wave slave Harvey scored a nice photo in this months windsurf magazine. Thanks to www.stinknp.com for the photos

Kids club special

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:13:28 GMT

Kids club special Sat Jume 7th - POWERBOAT RIDES from Brighton Marina.

Spaces limited , 1st come 1st served, BOOKING ESSENTIAL - call 01273 42 48 42 or email us

PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL REPLACE THE USUAL KIDS CLUB WHICH WILL RESUME THE FOLLOWING WEEK JUNE 14TH

kids windsurfing and sailing clubs are now up and running Saturdays from 16:00 - 17:30

Price includes supervision and hire of equipment

Full members FREE (Full membership entitles kids to unlimited hire of our windsurfing and sailing equipment. More
Bronze Members £10 (Bronze membership offers reduce hire rates on equipment and kids club)More
Non Members £25

It's the Costa Brava but not as we know it!! Part 2

Thu, 29 May 2008 19:47:55 GMT

IT’S THE COSTA BRAVA BUT NOT AS WE KNOW IT!! Part 2

Hi again from the Costa Brava,

I’ve managed to get out on my travels again and thought I’d share a couple more photo’s with you.

I mentioned last time the rugged coast line, well here are a few shots of Cap De Crues, which is about a 45 minute drive from here. And a stunning drive it is too.

If you are into your Geology or indeed wild flowers this is a must visit spot.

It really is worth hiring a car and exploring the area for a few days

IT’S THE COSTA BRAVA BUT NOT AS WE KNOW IT!!

Sat, 24 May 2008 09:25:11 GMT

Hi from the Costa Brava,

I’ve had the opportunity to do a bit of exploring since I’ve been here and I have to say that the Costa Brava has so much more to offer than I’d expected.

Obviously, as its name suggests, it has beautiful beaches and a rugged coastline; but inland is perhaps where the big surprises come.

Looking back from our beach you can see the snow capped Pyrenees and a short drive inland towards them will soon have you passing through the most beautiful scenery.

I took a 40 minute drive the other day, parked up and went exploring on foot.

There is a whole network of marked paths you can follow, which if you are feeling particularly adventurous or energetic will even take you into France.

The path I chose took me higher to a point above a reservoir. The views were truly breathtaking. The Pyrenees in one direction and a panoramic view of The Bay of Roses, and the lowlands in front of it, in the other. The great thing is that it’s so close that it can be done in a morning and still be back for a great windsurf in the afternoon!!

Most people that come here fly into Girona. That’s probably the last they think of it but they shouldn’t. It’s a great city to visit. It’s obviously smaller than Barcelona, Catalunya’s capital, but it has a huge historical heritage as well. The old part, including the cathedral, rises upwards from the river. A gentle climb to the top again affords some beautiful views.

A couple of sites that will give you some more detailed information on what is on offer here are:

http://www.gencat.net/turistex_nou/home_ang.htm

www.gironarural.org

The second one also gives details of local country houses that offer accommodation. There’s one only 5 minutes walk from our centre called “Can Mas”, so if you are looking for somewhere a bit different to stay, check it out.

Once again, if you have any queries please give me a shout on, huw@lagoonwatersports.co.uk or give the lagoon office a call.

Hasta luego,

Huw

Lagoon raise £450 for Sail4Cancer

Sat, 17 May 2008 14:20:35 GMT

Over 100 new windsurfers took part in taster sessions over the weekend. Harvey summed the success of the event up " It was really good to see how excited people where by windsurfing, it was really rewarding for the instructors that about 15 people signed up for RYA courses already."

When the wind dropped we turned our hand to SUP and Grinch Winch Waterski on the Lagoon followed by killer party with Live music which rocked Hove seafront till the early hours. A big thanks should go to Surfladle , Steve Agar and Oceansports for providing some great prizes for our Sail4Cancer prize draw.

Ladies and Improvers Windsurf trip

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:23:57 GMT

Ladies Trip

Improvers Trip

With low group numbers, new boards and sails and RYA Advanced instructor it is the perfect recipe for success!

To book one of these trips or for another trip in your own schedule then please following these steps

Let us know and we will hold you a place for 24 hours to sort flights and accommodation.

Flights is easy, just book with RYANAIR to Girona.

We have all the links in our Costa Brava section of the Website.

Click to email your booking or Enquiry

Sai4cancer Members party and grinch winch

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:27:33 GMT

This Saturdays members party is all about having a ball and raising money for Sail4cancer. there will be :

FREE members party this Saturday 7pm

BBQ
Live music
Grinch winch demo
Sail4cancer raffle (Win a harness (THANKS SURFLADLE), wet suits (THANKS OCEANSPORTS) Guy Cribb DVD AND MORE
MEMBERS GRINCH WINCH session 6-7pm BOOK

Don't miss it !!!!

The New Yachting Season Starts In Barcelona

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:41:37 GMT

Our first yacht course of the year in Barcelona has just finished and we had the full range of conditions to kick the season off!

Matt, Diane, Rob and Bobby joined Gareth and I for a trip north along the coast of Costa Brava.

We left Sitges on a fairly windless day and motor sailed to Barcelona. We arrived in plenty of time to enjoy the delights of this exciting city. It really is a great place to wander around or just sit in a pavement bar and watch the world go by.

The following day we headed for Blanes and covered the 40 odd miles in good time with a following wind. Great for downwind sailing and helming practice.

As if to order, our next day was a full on upwind day. We had a fairly heavy but exilerating beat up to San Feliu de Guixols (try saying that 3 times on the radio!!)

Both places had nice marinas that were close to town for a bit of evening exploring, and of course a well earned beer.

The next day was a lot calmer and we left the marina, after some parking practice, for some more skills and drills such as man over board recovery under sail and motor.

We then headed down to Tossa Del Mar and had lunch at anchor.

The rest of the day was spent sailing and motoring down to Barcelona, which we entered at night for some night pilotage practice. Despite our late arrival there was still time for a quick libation to celebrate landfall!

The next morning saw departure for Sitges. Diane, Matt and Gareth headed for Brighton while Rob and Bobby took the opportunity to extend their break and stayed on for a few days in Sitges.

All in all an excellent trip. Every one successfully completed their Competent Crew and we hope to see every one again in the future to move on the Day Skipper qualification.

If you would like to find out more about yachting in Barcelona click the yachting link on the home page.

I hope to see you out here soon.

All the best,

Huw

New FREE Yacht and windsurf taster sessions added

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:04:05 GMT

Due to high demand just added

MEMBERS FREE yacht taster ( non members £95 , members guests £25)

Free yacht taster session Thurs 8th May 6pm Brighton Marina - no experience needed BOOK

National Windsurf Week

Introduce a friend to windsurfing for FREE - Thurs May 8th 6pm - BOOK

We have doubled the number of spaces available to meet demand - just £5 , of which £2.50 goes to Sail4Cancer, for a windsurf taster session.

Adults request info and BOOK

Kids request info and BOOK

SUP - Stand up paddle board

Free members taster session - Thurs 8th May 6pm BOOK

More about SUP

Great week ahead for members

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:34:07 GMT

After a brilliant weekend which saw great windsurfing and sailing conditions on Saturday and was followed up with some grinch winching at the Sunday clinic and full boat wakeboarding on the Sunday we are please to let you know a killer week lies ahead. The forecast for this week is for sunny and great force 4 easterlies Tues - Thurs - so get out of the office if you can...

MEMBERS FREE THIS WEEK

FREE yacht sailing taster Thurs 8th May 6pm worth £95 BOOK
FREE bring a friend windsurfing Thurs 6pm BOOK
FREE Stand Up Paddle Boarding taster Thurs 6pm BOOK
FREE members party with BBQ and live music - Sat from 7pm BOOK
FREE members Griinch winch - Sat from 6pm BOOK
PLUS kids and adults windsurf tasters for just £5 all week and weekend BOOK

All activities are open to compete beginners and no experience is required , except Saturdays grinch winch session which is open to those that can wake board already to help us get lots of people through on this session.

Check our latest photos in our online gallery

ALL EVENTS NEED BOOKING ! BOOK

Photos from the weekend

Spring Lagoon windsurf movie

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:00:51 GMT

Lagoon Spring movie

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Lagoon Watersports supports Sail 4 Cancer

Thu, 01 May 2008 15:39:06 GMT

The charity has the following aims

To raise significant funds for cancer treatment, care and research through the organisation of high profile sailing events.

To provide sailing opportunities for cancer patients/their families and those who have suffered recent bereavement in the hope that their quality of life may be improved.

Cathy Jenkins from Sail 4 Cancer said: "We were delighted to be approached by Lagoon Watersports with their wonderful ideas to raise much needed funds for the charity and we are extremely grateful for their very kind support. We firmly believe that getting out onto the water, whether to raise funds or as a respite from illness, gives everyone an amazing boost. We certainly see this with the cancer patients and their families who we take sailing."

You can help by booking a windsurf taster session for yourself or a friend as part of national windsurfing week. A session is £5 with a £2.50 donation to Sail 4 Cancer.

In addition to raising funds for cancer treatment and research Sail 4 Cancer aims to improve the quality of life for those living with cancer. This is achieved mainly through the provision of sailing opportunities for cancer patients, their families and those who have been recently bereaved through cancer. In 2007 Sail 4 Cancer provided over 1,000 sailing days for people living with cancer.

To find out more about National Windsurfing Week visit www.nationalwindsurfingweek.org. Information about Sail 4 Cancer can be found at www.sail4cancer.org.

Lagoon Members Party - Sat May 10th

Thu, 01 May 2008 15:35:49 GMT

Lagoon parties have a reputation for kicking off. few photos from the last one to give you a taste. All welcome - great chance to meet other members, chat to staff and over do it a bit.

FREE punch - careful remember last year !!
National Windsurfing week prize draw
Live band - and they are even better that chart toppers of last years party lagoon 5
BBQ by Nikki

Email us to let us know you are coming - don't miss out

National windsurfing week - try for £5

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:47:52 GMT

This is a national movement started by windsurfers just like you. It now has over 70 events taking place over the week. For more information see

Your job – as a windsurfer your job is to introduce just 1 new person to the sport of windsurfing – how hard can that be ? Lagoon Watersports is helping by holding 'taster lessons' for windsurfing throughout the week offering a 90 minute session for just £5 with £2.50 going to the charity Sail 4 Cancer.

Book spaces here

For club members there is even a FREE bring a friend taster sessions on Thursday 8th May 6pm. Just Email us to book a FREE space for your friend.

Harvey thoughts on NWW

Existing windsurfers

Intermediate or experienced windsurfers can also sign up to some FREE training on on Sunday 11th May to help improve skills such as 'how to use footstraps' and 'how to jump'

Other ACTIVITIES

All week Prize draw to win windsurfing equipment and lessons and raise money for sail4cancer

Saturday 10th 7pm – Free members Party at Hove Lagoon

Grinch winch demo and members session

www.nationalwindsurfingweek.org

5 day free trail at Fit for all gym - Lagoon members only

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:24:26 GMT

Special 5 Day complimentary Gym Pass.

Congratulations! This voucher entitles you as a member of Hove Lagoon & Brighton Marina to a 5 day complimentary gym membership for free!

At Fitforall we really are different from all other gyms in the area here’s why:

· Non-intimidating and personal approach

· Individual tailor made programmes

· Staff who are passionate about helping you reach your fitness goals

· Affordable memberships starting from £19.99 + Special discount!

· A warm welcome every time!

Facilities at Fitforall:

Spacious gymnasium: Resistance equipment: Free parking: Child minding: Free weights: Air conditioned fitness studio: Personal training: Sauna: Sun bed: Hair dressers

Call the club NOW on Tel 01273 418790

or E-mail sales@fitforall.org.uk

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New Hove beach web cam from Hove Lagoon

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:13:51 GMT

It is proving very popular and is now even featured on the magic sea weed site. You can get to it with all our other web cams

The image can get a bit washed out in bright light - we have found if you zoom in or out you get a clearer image.

Stand Up Paddle boarding - FREE TO MEMBERS !

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:10:34 GMT

Catch waves and surf – it is ideally suited to the weaker waves we get her on the south coas
An awesome fun way to keep fit
You can stick a sail on them and windsurf

I have just got one and my favourite bit is the light wind windsurfing in waves. You can go out in very little wind and ride waves that you could not do any other way. The really cool thing is you can access spots you would not normally be able to. As for keeping fit - they are brilliant.

Want a go – we have 5 starboard boards for you to try and members can get a free taster sessions. Normal taster sessions cost £39

Dates for free sessions coming next week so get ready

Find out more

www.bsupa.org

www.star-board-sup.com

Great sailing and new toys

Thu, 01 May 2008 13:27:44 GMT

To help intermediate windsurfers progress quicker and have more fun we have a new set of high quality Tushingham sails on carbon mast exclusively for lagoon use.
For the sea we have some extra Hot Sails
For sailors we have over £13,000 worth of new laser Pico’s for you to play in on the lagoon and the sea.
Plus all new we have 5 brand new Stand up Paddle boards for members to use on the Lagoon and sea. We will be offer some free members SUP taster sessions.

Spaces still left in Windsurf long Weekend trip

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:52:46 GMT

Book your flights now! Fly into Girona or enjoy a day in Barcelona before heading to the windsurf site. With four flights a day with Ryan Air or Easyjet there is loads of choice and you can make your own bespoke trip for as many days as you want with a mix of Watersports and site seeing.

Email seb@lagoonwatersports.co.uk to start making arrangements.

Marina opens / Clinics start

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:35:48 GMT

Marina open for DINGHY hire - THIS WEEKEND

Marina is open for hire from April this Sat April 12th

Sunday FREE training and race clinics start the 13th at 3.30pm. For full 2008 hire times below

Book a boat

Lagoon Windsurf clinics start - THIS SUNDAY

Sunday April 13th free members windsurf training clinics start 3.30pm this Sunday - no need to book

FREE members yacht racing and Zap Cats !

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:25:23 GMT

FREE MEMBERS YACHT RACING

That’s right - if are a Lagoon members you can join us for some FREE yacht racing.

No experience required. We provide the skippers

FULL !!! Wed 14th May Race with Brighton Yacht club 17:30 at the Brighton Marina Centre

LAST 3 SPACES Thurs 15th May Match racing on both our yachts and few drinks afterwards

17:30 at the Brighton Marina Centre

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Places limited 1st come 1st served - call 01273 42 48 42

email : info@lagoonwatersports.co.uk

FREE MEMBERS ZAP CATS RIDES

That’s right - if are a Lagoon members you can join us for some FREE the thrill Zap Cat rides No experience required. All equipment provides

FEW SPACE STILL LEFT Sunday May 18th 3.30pm at the Brighton Marina Centre

BOOKING ESSENTIAL Places limited 1st come 1st served call 01273 42 48 42

email : info@lagoonwatersports.co.uk

PICO dinghy racing

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:17:58 GMT

Our new fleet of Pico's are perfect for racing. We have had some interest in racing in them on the lagoon and sea. If you would like to join in please email me with your email address and the best times for you. Email Harvey

Snow boarding at Hove Lagoon

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:59:38 GMT

We said we would be grinch winching this weekend , but we did not quite plan it like this !!!

Watch video below - Mark killing it.

Easter Action

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:13:06 GMT

It may be cold but that id not stop Lagoon members getting the season off to a great start. Thursday saw a Mark, Steve , Gareth and Andy out windsurfing on the sea. Good Friday dawned with members christening the grinch winch. Star of the show was 73 year old Gordon who put a few of the youngsters in there place !!!

Nikki was on hand to revive us all with bacon sandwiches and costa Coffee... Roll on a great summer.

See and buy photos of your self here