LEARN TO WING FOIL
Your Guide to Schools in New Zealand
Embark on your wing foiling journey with confidence! If you're looking to learn this exhilarating sport in New Zealand, you've come to the right place.
While we at Water Nomads don’t offer wing foil lessons ourselves, our passion lies in providing premium watersports equipment rentals and organizing unforgettable Surfari Trips for intermediate to advanced riders. Our Surfari Trips take you to New Zealand’s best spots during optimal seasons, leveraging our expert local knowledge to maximize your time on the water. Once you’ve mastered the basics, we’ll be ready to welcome you to our adventures!
To help you get started and eventually join us, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to New Zealand’s trusted wing foil schools. This list, presented alphabetically by location, is designed to connect you with the best places to discover the thrill of wing foiling.
Madloop Windsurfing
Madloop Windsurfing, located on Lake Pupuke in Auckland, offers wingfoiling lessons and rentals. The school, run by Alan McIntosh, has been providing watersports instruction since 1993 and was one of the first in the world to offer wingfoiling training. They have a range of lessons for all skill levels and use modern equipment from top brands.
Alan McIntosh 021 958 812
Email [email protected]
Underground Surf
Underground Surf, located in Orewa, Auckland, offers a variety of foil lessons, including specific wing foil lessons. The school uses a jetski for coaching and provides a range of equipment from brands like Armstrong. Lessons are tailored to individual pace and ability, with options for beginner to advanced riders. They also offer a “towing on foil board” session to build confidence before learning with a wing.
Phone 09 427 9552
Email [email protected]
Auckland Windsurfing
Auckland Windsurfing, located at Raymond St Reserve in Pt Chev, offers wingfoiling lessons for all skill levels. Equipment is included for beginner and intermediate sessions.
Pete 0274 845 010
Email [email protected]
NZ Foilcenter
NZ Foil Centre offers wingfoil lessons, focusing on a beginner-friendly approach to help you learn how to foil behind a jetski. They use high-volume boards and short masts to make the process safer and easier, and lessons typically last around two hours. The company is an authorized reseller of Armstrong foils, which are used for their lessons.
Phone 09 486 0699
Blue Adventures
Blue Adventures, located on the Omaha Estuary near Auckland, offers wing foiling and wake foiling lessons. The calm, shallow waters of the estuary are ideal for learning. They provide all necessary equipment, including impact vests, helmets, and quality foil gear.
Phone 022 630 5705
Email [email protected]
Bay of Islands Wing School
The Bay of Islands Wingfoil School is located in Paihia Bay of Islands. Services include private lessons with experienced Wingers on equipment designed to fast track your foiling journey.
Email Tom at [email protected]
Foilsports NZ
Foil Sports NZ offers wing foil lessons in the Mount Maunganui/Tauranga area. They are a mobile operation, choosing the best location based on daily wind and tide conditions.
Phone 021 209 0316
Email [email protected]
Assault Boardriding
Assault Boardriding Centre offers a Foil School in Mt Maunganui and Tauranga that is certified by Maritime NZ. The school teaches various types of foiling, including Wing, Kite, Surf, SUP, Down Wing, and Tow Foiling.
A key feature of their instruction is the use of Foil Drive Assist, which is an electric-powered motor. This allows students to learn the basics of foiling in calm conditions without relying on wind or waves. The lessons use specialist equipment, including high-volume boards and short masts to help minimize crashes.
Phone 027 245 7540
Email [email protected]
Gaastra and Tabou NZ
Gaastra and Tabou NZ Limited is a Tauranga-based business that provides wingfoil coaching services, though this is subject to instructor availability on evenings and weekends.
Phone 021 210 1844
Email [email protected]
Groundswell Sports
Groundswell Sports is based in Christchurch and offers a range of watersports gear and lessons, including wingfoiling.
Note: Groundswell’s lessons are currently on hold.
Phone 03 384 5086
Email [email protected]
Wing Foil Nelson
The Nelson Yacht Club’s “Wingfoil Nelson” program offers a variety of wingfoiling lessons for both adults and youth. Located in Nelson, the school provides Wing Taster sessions for beginners, as well as private lessons and “First Flights” sessions to help students get airborne. Instructors use BBTalkin bluetooth headsets to provide real-time coaching.
Email [email protected]
Airzone Kitesurf School
Airzone Kitesurf School, located on the Karikari Peninsula in the Far North of New Zealand, offers a comprehensive program for learning how to wingfoil. They provide “Wing surf intro” lessons on a stable paddleboard, followed by “Wing foil intro” sessions once you are comfortable with the wing. They also offer “Wing progression days” to help experienced riders advance their skills.
Phone 021 2027 949
Email [email protected]
Kyle Taylor
Kyle offers wing foil lessons in Whangarei. All gear provided, bring your own wetsuit please.
Phone Kyle 027 343 3361
Email [email protected]
Watercooled Sports
Learn to wing foil in Dunedin. Own gear required.
NB Craig has closed to shop, but lessons may still be possible, contact via the website for an update.
watercooled.co.nz
Wing Foil Wanaka
All gear provide except wetsuit.
Phone Neil 0274 436 588
Jeff Sutton
Jeff teaches wing foiling in the port in New Plymouth. All gear supplied, if possible bring your own wetsuit.
Phone Jeff 021 183 7995
Email [email protected]
Adrenalin Alley
The “Winging – From 0 to HERO” course from Adrenaline Alley is available in 4, 6, and 8-hour packages. The 4-hour lesson is for those who can already wing but want to improve their skills. The 6-hour package is for those who are familiar with foiling and want to learn to use the wing. The 8-hour package is for complete beginners.
Email [email protected]
Xtreme Imports
Wing foil lessons on the Kapiti Coast. All gear provided.
Phone Annette 021 280 4204
Email [email protected]
White Cloud Watersports
White Cloud Watersports offers wingfoiling lessons at Worser Bay in Wellington. They have a structured curriculum, including “Water I” sessions for beginners to cover essential skills like safety and board handling, and “Water II” sessions for more advanced techniques. All lessons include the necessary wingfoil equipment, but students are required to bring their own wetsuit.
Phone Brian 021 423 643
The Worser Bay Sailing Club is offering a structured wingfoil lesson.
Register on their website https://www.wbbc.org.nz/courses or get in touch with the club coordinater Glenn Stanley on 021464100.
First Flight Wingfoil
Based just 20 mins north of Wellington. Whether you’re brand new to the sport or just curious to give it a go with beginner-friendly lessons. One to one tuition, no experience needed – just bring a wetsuit.
Phone Claire 027 530 1999
This directory aims to be as accurate and complete as possible, based on information provided by the schools or found on their public platforms. As the popularity of foiling continues to grow, this is a continuously updated resource. If you have any additions, removals, or corrections, please don’t hesitate to contact us.