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Wing Foiling is the future!
Wing Foil has arrived, and it’s here to stay. We love it! It fits our philosophy perfectly: wind, sea, and intense sensations. Moreover, it has a lot of advantages compared to windsurfing or kitesurfing, especially in Menorca.
- Much easier in the long run
- Much less demanding in terms of wind conditions
- Very safe, especially if we compare it to kitesurfing.
In short, all these advantages make it special. Wing Foiling is a game changer.
How do we learn wingfoiling fast?
At Wind Fornells, we divide the learning process into two stages.
- You learn how to control the Wing (without the foil). Our level 1 and level 2 courses will teach you the basics. Before flying, you have to master the non-foiling part of the sport. Don’t hurry, learning a solid foundation is key. Moreover, wing surfing without a foil is already lots of fun!
- You learn how to foil: once we have a good control of the Wing we introduce you to foiling in a progressive way. The key is the equipment. We will use big foils with short masts so that the first contact is a lot more accessible. Little by little we will increase the lenght of the mast and decrease the size of the foil. Our private lessons and our foiling behind the boat lessons are perfect to introduce you safely into the world of foiling.
As simple as that! Do you want more details about the learning process? Do not miss our blog article with all the details and our youtube channel for all kinds of tutorials.
The key to learning fast is the equipment
Our method is characterized by the use of big foils with short masts at the begining. That makes the first contact with the foil a lot safer and accessible. From then on, we progress with the equipment as we progress ourselves.
Another very important thing is the volume of the board. We start with very stable big boards and little by little we reduce the size as we progress.
There is nothing worse than starting with equipment that is too advanced. It slows down the learning process a lot. Having the full range of boards and foils ensures that you learn quicky.
How long will it take to fly?
We like to say that between 5 and 30 hours is what it takes to fly comfortably on a Wing Foil. Which is very little compared to other sports such as windsurfing or kitesurfing! And don’t worry! You start enjoying the process from the beginning. In fact, just sailing with the wing on a non-foiling board is lots of fun!
If you have a lot of previous experience, especially in windsurfing, kitesurfing or in other modalities of foiling, you will be closer to 5 hours. If you have very little previous experience, then you will be closer to 30. Be that as it may, it is worth spending the necessary time because the sensations are worth it!
Course levels
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For those with no previous experience. This is the first step into Wing Foiling.
Content:
- Introduction to basic concepts about the wind.
- Introduction of how to control the Wing on the shore.
- Learning how to sail without drifting with a Wing and a board with no foil.
How many lessons do I need to do at this level?
1 or 2 sessions is usually enough. In most cases, after 2 lessons you are ready for the next level. You will know that you are ready for the next level when you know how to come and go without drifting, and you can totally control where you are going. You can also combine lessons and rentals, so you can accumulate sailing hours.If you are a kitesurfer or windsurfer, this will be a very quick step.
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For those who have done 1 or 2 level 1 sessions or for those with little experience in Wingfoiling.
Content:
- Upwind sailing
- Introduction to foiling boards
- Knee start
- Non-foiling turns (without flying)
- Introduction to foiling take off
How many lessons do I need to do at this level?
It depends on your previos experience in similar sports. What we are looking for at this stage is to master winging on a non-foiling board. A good foundation will make learning to foil much easier. When you are comfortable staying upwind you are ready to fly.Very important!
The lesson will not be cancelled unless there are less than 6-7 knots. It is a basic lesson where we prepare you for foiling. It is not a 100% flying lesson. If you want flying conditions only, it is best to rent when there are conditions or book the lesson only when you are sure of the wind.
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For those who have a solid foundation, can stay upwind and want to learn how to get up on foil.
Content:
- How to get up on foil
- Flight control
- Pumping
- Introduction to foiling turns (gybing and tacking)
How many lessons do I need to do at this level?
After 1 lesson you will have enough information to be able to practice on your own afterwards. Ideally, we should combine some lessons and some practice sessions to consolidate what we learn.Very important!
Private lessons can only be booked some days before the lesson, since they need good wind conditions. We open availabilties when we see the forecast is good.
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For those who want to get into foiling in a very safe way. Perfect for no-wind days.
Content:
- Foil take-off
- Balance on the foil
- Pumping
How many lessons do I need to do at this level?
Most people after 1, 2 or 3 sessions have decent flight control that will help them to fly with the wing.Very important!
These lessons can only be booked some days before the lesson. We open availabilties when we see light-wind days on the forecast.
Information
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Beginner lessons:
High season (July and August)
- Monday to Saturday, at 12h or 14h
Low season (May, June, September, October)
- Monday to Sunday, flexible schedule
Private lessons and foiling behind the boat lessons:
- See schedule in booking page
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- Instructor
- Gear
- Extras: impact vest, helmet, and wetsuit if needed
- Taxes included
- Accident and liability insurance
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- Swimsuit
- A change of clothes and towel
- T-shirt or Lycra if you want to protect yourself from the sun (we only have wetsuits available)
FAQ
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It depends. It is easier to attain a good level of Wing Foiling than a good level of windsurfing. So Wing Foiling is easier long term, but on the first days windsurfing is easier.
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No. We have changed our pricing strategy and now we offer our cheapest price directly from the first session, so there are no discounts afterwards.
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Our cancellation policies are very flexible. You can cancel (100% refund) your booking up to 1 week before. We accept changes up to 24h before the booking. With less than 24h notice, we don’t accept changes nor cancellations: you have to pay the total amount of the booking.