EXPLORE A NEW AND TRENDY SPORT

NEW  SPORT available

Wing surfing is a wind propelled water sport that developed from kitesurfing and windsurfing.

This activity combines paddleboarding with a inflatable wing acting a sail.  The sailor, standing on a board, holds directly onto a wing. It generates both upward force and sideways propulsion and thus moves the board across the water. It is a young sport and has recently been added to our activity offer at Grafham Water Centre in 2023.

We have small wings for your pupils and this activity is easier than wind surfing.

person winging with red wing

ONE OF THE FIRST TO OFFER TO CHILDREN

wingsurfer on reservoir
children wingsurfing
wingsurfer on reservoir

HOW DOES THIS ACTIVITY LINK TO OUR CURRICULUM

During our sessions we highlight key areas of the National Curriculum. This benefits students as they can relate skills to real life.

What skills do we teach in Wingsurfing that link to core skills?

MATHS

  • Learn about points of sail through use of angles
  • Tension on sail
  • Weights (Boat balance)
  • Distances travelled
  • Where to stand on board - further forwards, backwards

SCIENCE

  • Pressure inside the inflatable wing
  • Water resistance
  • Basic understanding of how buoyancy aids work
  • Different hardness of materials, dragging boards will scratch but grass won't etc - microplastics

ENGLISH AND PE

  • New vocabulary learnt including part of boat
  • Ask questions to develop their knowledge
  • Take part in outdoor adventure activities in a team or individually.
  • Swimming and water safety performing safe self rescues in different water based situations
  • Develop balance, agility and coordination and apply in a range of activities

HOW TO BOOK

Get in touch to find out how Grafham Water Centre can help you plan your next adventure.