Welcome to our
WingFoil program
Learn to Wingfoil
Wingfoiling is one of the world’s fastest-growing water sports, combining the excitement of foiling with the accessibility of sailing. It’s an ideal pathway into modern foiling disciplines, including windsurf foiling, kite foiling, WASZP sailing, SailGP and America’s Cup racing.
In partnership with Australian Sailing, South of Perth Yacht Club offers a structured Wingfoil Training Program designed to help you progress safely and confidently.
Course Pathway
Beginner Wingfoil Course
Learn the fundamentals of:
- Wing handling and control
- Wind awareness and safety
- Wingsailing on SUPs and windsurfers
- Tow foiling behind a coach boat
Intermediate Wingfoil Course
Bring it all together with:
- Independent wingfoiling
- Controlled take-offs and flight
- Advanced board handling and manoeuvres
Many participants choose to repeat courses to build confidence before progressing.
Course details
| Suitable for | Teens and adults with strong surfing, sailing or board sports experience, good fitness and balance |
|---|---|
| Sessions | 2 sessions per course |
| Price | $275 per person, including coaching and use of equipment |
| Group discount | 10% for a group of two - use code GROUP OF 2 |
| Equipment | All equipment supplied |
| Coaching | Small group coaching |
We recommend booking your Beginner and Intermediate course together to reserve your spot.
Beginner Courses
May 2026
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–6:30pm
21st and 28th May
June 2026
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–6:30pm
18th and 25th June
October 2026
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–7pm
15th and 22nd October
November 2026
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–6:30pm
12th and 19th of November
February 2027
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–6:30pm
4th and 11th of February
March 2027
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–6:30pm
4th and 11th of March
April 2027
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–6:30pm
1st and 8th of April
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–6:30pm
29th of April and 6th of May
May 2027
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–6:30pm
29th of April and 6th of May
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–6:30pm
27th of May and 3rd of June
Intermediate Courses
May 2026
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–7pm
7th and 14th of May
June 2026
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–7pm
4th and 11th of June
October/November 2026
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–7pm
29th of October and 5th of November
November/December 2026
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–7pm
26th of November and 3rd of December
February 2027
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–7pm
18th and 25th of February
March 2027
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–7pm
18th and 25th of March
May 2027
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–7pm
13th and 20th of May 2027
June 2027
Thursday afternoon’s course: 4pm–7pm
10th and 17th of June 2027
Equipment Provided
- Impact and buoyancy vests
- Helmets
- Boards - modified SUPs or windsurfers, mainly for the beginner course
- Wingsails from Naish, F-One and Patrik
- A range of foilboards and foils to suit level and size, from Naish, F-One, Patrik and Starboard
- Coach boats for towing and rescue
You’re welcome to use your own equipment, subject to coach approval.
What You’ll Learn
- Safe falling techniques
- Balance and agility skills
- Wind awareness and weather basics
- Wing control and power management
- Wingsailing fundamentals
- Tow foiling
- Wingfoiling skills and progression
After completing the program, sailors can join the club’s growing wingfoil community and access advanced coaching sessions covering gybing, tacking and jumps.
Group & Private Coaching
Have a group of up to 10 people? We can arrange a private wingfoil clinic tailored to your experience level. Fill out an expression of interest form stating the date you are looking for and we will get back to you.
Please note that our courses run over our summer season and are closed for winter. Pop in an expression of interest if you would like to be notified when new course dates are released.
University students: email proof of study to senior.coach@sopyc.com.au for a student discount code.