Wing Surfing/Foiling

Wing foiling is often epic at King George. It has become extremely popular in the last few years, providing a new challenge and dimension to those looking for an alternative to windsurfing.

You can use the water anytime between sunrise and half an hour before sunset, as long as you have another board on the water with you. We have a What’s App group to facilitate this. There are usually people ready to foil if the wind is right.

Wing Surfing/Foiling is currently only permitted between the months of April to September, as mandated by Natural England. This is due to our reservoir being a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). We are continually working hard with Natural England and Thames Water to allow Wing Surfing/Foiling to happen year around, but no progress as yet.

You will need to be able to make progress upwind to be able to use the reservoir safely. There is some safety powerboat cover on a Saturday, but usually you are reliant on yoursefl being able to get back to launch area. You can walk back around the banks if necessary, but it’s hard work. So ideally get yourself qualified enough for upwind before joining.

LEARN TO WINGSURF / WING FOIL

We have partnered with watersports tuition company - Keep Sailing

Keep Sailing is offering WingSurfing lessons at King George, and starting to bring in foiling lessons.

Below is what they have on offer.

If you are interested in bespoke Wing Foiling lessons, please get in contact with them at: info@keepsailing.co.uk // 01483 323646

Learn more

  • The perfect introduction to WingSurfing. 3 hours with an instructor taking you from never having been on a board to being able to go across the wind. You'll learn how to:

    • Rig and Carry Wing Surf Equipment

    • Flying the wing in the neutral position

    • Wing Walking

    • Self Rescue techniques

    • Sailing across the wind and turning around

    • An introduction to steering

  • Progressing from RYA Learn to WingSurf. This second 3 hour session will work on your upwind Winging aswell as improving your turns. Ultimately preparing you to go foiling. . You'll learn how to:

    • Steer the board

    • Make ground upwind

    • Do an improved tack

    • Wing on all points of sail

  • Please contact Keep Sailing for bespoke options.

    Email: info@keepsailing.co.uk

    Phone: 01483 323646

SEE DATES AND COURSES
ILCA Women’s Coaching Day - 27th June - come and join us - scan the QR code #kgsc #ilca
Races 7 & 8 of the Spring Series saw a reduced field of 10 boats due to the colder snap Northerly winds and strong gusts. A very different day from yesterday’s ILCA coaching and Open Day #kgsc #ilca #solo #rs400 #wind
ILCA coaching day with @peteredel2 A large number of @scaramouchest and @greigcityacademyschool kids turned out for some coaching to improve their sailing. Followed by some quick races at the end of the day. #kgsc #ilca #coaching
Sunday club racing as part of the spring series. 20 boats hitting the water. #kgsc #ilca #solo #contender #mustoskiff
Thursday evening sailing has now started, and what a start to the Sunset Series #kgsc #kinggeorgesc #ilca #wind
Race day one of the Easter Egg Regatta Series. #kgsc #kinggeorgesc #ilca #solo #contender
Last weekends racing. Looking a little different from this weekend. #kgsc #oldtimephotos
Light winds #ilca7 #rs400
Light winds today @kinggeorgesc #ilca #solo #iso #rs400
Great days sailing @kinggeorgesc today. Race two was a race to remember! Well done for all those that stayed upright. #windy #kgsc #ilca7 #ilca6 #solo #ilca4 #contender #rsaero #OK
Some great racing today run by our great volunteers. Thanks to Tony, Tim, Andy and Roger on the committee boat and rescue boat. Flick through the photos Tim kindly took, surprise at the end #kgsc #ilca #OK #blaze #topper #foiling