Learn to Wingfoil and Wingsurf with BKSA & RYA-Certified Instructors at West Kirby Marine Lake, Wirral
Learn to Wingsurf & Wingfoil at our BKSA & RYA Accredited School. Offering lessons to total beginners, refresher sessions or advanced coaching. We take pride in delivering the best lessons, tailored to your needs.
Wingfoiling is one of the latest watersports. Join one of the friendliest communities (warning: you will become addicted).
Taking lessons is the quickest and safest way to learn to wingfoil.

NEVER BEEN WINGFOILING?
The best thing to do is book onto the learn to wingsurf, You can then upgrade to the Zero to Superhero package.

CAN ANYONE LEARN?
Yes, It's easier than it looks. With lessons most people will become an independent rider within 5 lessons

BUY A GIFT VOUCHER
Be a legend and buy your friend or partner the best gift they have ever recieved!

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
We have one of the biggest and friendliest wingfoil and watersports communities in the North West.
Pump foil lesson was great. The coach, Adam, was very patient and the lesson went on much longer than the allocated 2hr slot. It was great fun and I'd definitely go back. All communication was very clear and professional. The changing facilities were very clean and spacious. They lent me a wet suit which I initially thought it's a lovely day would I need this? And oh boy, did I need it. The marine lake wate was still very cool. If you're looking to learn or try out a new watersport I'd have no hesitation in recommending Northern Kites - top draw!
Great kite school! 10/10 would recommend. If you are thinking about learning kitesurf this is probably the best place to start! All the instructors are amazing, Pete, Craig, Gray, Adrian...everybody really patient and helpful. The course is great value with all the gear included. Once you have finished, Adam can also help you figuring out what gear is best to get. Amazing vibes!
Brilliant from to top to bottom: set up, location, quality of gear, quality of lesson, everything. Also a lot of fun! We have had lessons in a few different places but this was by far the best. Highly recommended!
WING LESSONS

£160 pp
LEARN TO WINGSURF
Max 2 Students - 2 Hour Lesson
Your first step to becoming a Wingfoiler :)
The session will start off on the beach where we will put our winghandling skills into practice
We will then head onto the water using an inflatable wingsurf board. We will start off on our knees, working on our upwind riding and turns, before progressing onto standing.
By the end of the first session our aims are to be able to comforatably stand on the board, ride upwind and get in some turns.
BOOK
£160
IMPROVE YOUR WINGSURF
Max 2 Students - 2 Hour Lesson
During this lesson we will master all of the skills needed to progress onto the First Flights Lesson.
Our aims are to comfortably ride up and down wind, gybe and tack turns, switch stance, gain power and speed, and be nice and stable on the board
BOOK
£160
FIRST FLIGHTS
Max 2 Students - 2 Hour Lesson
Time to progress onto a Foil Board for our First Flights!
We will spend a few minutes running through and understanding the theory before heading onto the water.
We will spend a bit of time warming up by practicing the skills we covered on the previous lesson while adjusting to the new board
Then we will start to feel the thrill of gliding above the water on our foil.
The aims for this session is to take off, fly for a short time, and then touch down in a nice controlled manor. Be able to keep the board on the water while riding upwind and turning.
BOOK
£160
SUSTAINED FLIGHTS
Max 2 Students - 2 Hour Lesson
Time to improve those foiling skills by extending those ride times. We will work on our balance and feet position to ensure the board is level and balanced to gain those extra distances.
BOOK
£750
ZERO TO SUPERHERO PACKAGE
Max 2 Students - 2 Hour Lessons
Fully committed to your new life as a wingfoiler? Then book onto our superhero course to learn everything you need to know to become independent.
1 x Learn to Wingsurf
1 x Improve your Wingsurf
2 x First Flights
1 x Sustained Flights
BOOK
£190
PRIVATE LESSONS
Max 1 Students - 2 Hour Lesson
Prefer learning alone, or want some specific coaching Book onto one of our private sessions
We will cover the required theory on land before heading onto the water.
Our instructor will be located on the water in our boat allowing for east coaching and lifts up wind if required.
BOOK
£160 (With Own Gear)
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED COACHING
Progress to the next level! Spend two hours with one of our Senior Instructors from a boat or out on water. Learn: Gybes, Tacks, Footswaps, Body Position Correction, Improved Upwind, & Pumping.
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BUY YOUR KIT
Time to splash some cash on your new favourite hobby. Northern Watersports have all the latest equipment for sale, demo or rent. We will help guide you through the different brands, sizes and models to ensure the equipment is right for you.
VISIT NORTHERN WATERSPORTS SHOPFAQs
This will depend on what previous experience you have with other wind sports and how long it takes you to learn something new.
Give us a quick call to see which would be best or book onto the Learn to Wingsurf lesson to see how you get on before booking a package.
From our experience, these are the approximate times to become independent:
Experienced Kite Foiler : 4-5 Lessons
Experienced Windsurfer : 3-5 Lessons
No Experience : 5-7 Lessons
Winging learning curve is exponential. The more lessons you get in, the easier it will be.
You don't need to be strong to learn to wing, but climbing onto the board and holding onto the inflatable wing will make you tired after 2 hours.
All equipment is included, but you can bring the below:
- A surfing wetsuit, if you prefer to use your own
- A towel and shower gel
- Any emergency medication you would like us to take out with us (Such glucose for diabetics / Inhalers / Epipens)
- Snacks and a drink
Yes, You can book for two people in the same 2:1 class.
If you would like to book in numbers greater than 2, just drop us an email
Wingsurf - 8 - 25 knots
Wingfoil - 13 - 30 knots
Join our whatsapp group to get the latest updates on the wind forecast.
You can book as it suits you. We are open 7 days a week when there is wind.
We recommend to finish all your classes within 2 months.
Some people on a short schedule or travelling far can book two lessons a day with a lesson gap in between to rest
- Toilets
- Changing areas
- Hot showers
The booking policy is flexible to accommodate the effects of weather. We cannot however take any responsibility for the lack of wind / adverse conditions.
Any lessons cancelled by Northern Kites due to no wind can be rescheduled.
If a customer cancels less than 48 hours before the lesson starting or does not show, then no refund or alternative date is offered.
No refunds are given, Customers have 1 year to take their lesson
You can book our supervised or group coaching sessions if you would like a little more support.
We will also add you to our WhatsApp groups so you can see when everyone is going out for a session. We are one of the friendliest communities :)
Our instructors will teach you all about the gear during your lessons.
We also have a great range of new and used equipment to buy from our shop. Students get a sweet discounts on accessories and packages
If we can't offer anything within your budget we are happy to help guide you through what is available on FB or Ebay.
Equipment varies depending on windspeed, skill, body weight and riding style.