Hey! Surfers, Skaters, Windsurfers!

So, you wanna be a foiler?!

Here is your chance to discover how to foil without struggling!

Wing Foiler in North Devon Estuary
Wing Foiler in North Devon Estuary

Learn the skills you need to skip 6 months of frustration.

Start now! You could be foiling this summer!

The truth is, foiling can be hard to learn and requires spending many hours on foil...

In this video watch Jack Ho, a professional rider. See him take off, pump out to a big set and carve!

So, how do you learn to do that if you can't foil?

It's catch 22!

If you paddle into waves hoping to learn to prone foil you may get a second or two on foil before the board spits you off! 

You also risk injury.

Try wing foiling without knowing how control the wing and you may achieve a few seconds before you crash!

The process of learning can be painstaking and long.

I have known some people try for 6 months before they get their first flights on foil.

They go home repeatedly disheartened. This is very sad to watch and unnecessary.

So, how do you get that time on foil?

and

Can you skip this unnecessary and frustrating stage?

YES!

Learning to foil doesn’t need to take so long!

In fact, YOU could be wingfoiling or paddling into perfect waves this summer!

The solution is to learn how to control a foil using a stable board, an easy foil and a boat.

In just two hours you can be taking off and touching down under control.

This was one of my clients, he had never foiled before and was soon getting his first flights. In fact he managed well over 30 flights in 2 hours.

Some people will achieve many sustained flights in 2 hours. For others it may take longer but anyone can learn to foil!

You might be like my client in the next video who completely nailed his introduction to foiling in just 2 hours, going from 'Wanna try 2 SuperFly!'

This is called Tow Foiling

While tow foiling I can help you learn how to ride a hydrofoil by breaking it down into small manageable steps.

Giving you direct feedback during the lesson with state of the art Bb talkin' radio headsets.

This means you can make adjustments before you fall. 

The video is an example of what can be achieved in 2 hours.

Whatever foiling discipline you want to be good at you need time on foil and the very best introduction is tow foiling. There is no waiting for the right conditions, be that wind or waves. Not only that but you can ride the very same board and foil that you would for winging, prone, downwind, SUP, pump, parawing. Because of that you can progress fast. That said I now also have another way for you to learn and progress your foiling.

Foil Drive

The Foil Drive Fusion! A foil assist with a run time of 1.5hrs, making it comparable to an e-foil but more versatile, more affordable and a fraction of the weight.

I see the FoilDrive Fusion as a big part the future of foiling tuition! AND I believe that Foil Driving will be a massive part of foiling culture in coming years, having already become its own discipline.

To continue to provide the very best learning experience, Fly Foiling has become a... FOIL DRIVE APPROVED SCHOOL..

We now offer Tow foiling and Foil Driving!

Whatever route you want to take we've got you covered!

Tow foiling is incredible and Foil Drive can make learning FAST and EASY too!

What's really EXCITING about FoilDrive is that it makes YOU independent from the start!

With Foil Drive its all about YOU!

From the first time you get on the board YOU are in control!

YOU control EVERYTHING!

BUT For some people it can be overwhelming to figure out how to use the controller, stabilise the board at speed and get to their feet and this can take up quite a lot of time during a lesson. Tow foiling can be a simpler process and easier to get those first flights on foil.

Either way the choice is yours we are here to guide you through the learning process and make it as easy as possible.

Comparisons

With Foildrive there is no wake to avoid.

There is no rope to hold onto or tension to maintain.

On a correctly set up board all you need to do to fly, is to adjust the weight onto your back foot at the correct speed and come up onto foil.

However, when tow foiling having your speed determined by your instructor means there is one less element to think about and having a rope to hold can give you a little more stability. Having a boat to follow also gives you a direction.

However, there is one way in which Foildrive is superior. Foil Drive is also the ultimate training tool for riding waves. The wave count is out of this world and your time on foil cannot be beaten.

If you wish to learn with a friend I can run sessions for two foilers at the same time without having to swap in and out of the boat. It can be great fun to share the experience.

Tow foiling is awesome fun, there is no additional weight added to the board and the glide is superior.

Flying around behind a boat is a blast!

Foil Driving in e-foil mode with the motor set low on the mast is a different technique requiring a different foot placement and there is no glide when you power off. Foil assist with the motor high on the mast is a mix, when used to catch waves it gives unknown freedom.

Ultimately the time it takes to learn to foil will be similar, so if you have a preference of towing or FoilDrive we are happy to assist with either but in general I would advise starting with tow foiling. Then when you can foil, learn how to ride a foil assist.

Here are several good reasons

  • I am absolutely addicted to foiling and passionate about teaching you to foil safely

  • Over 4 years and 100s of hours of tow foiling I have developed my own step by step formula to get you flying behind a boat

  • I have an RYA Powerboat level 2 qualification and over 20 years of experience in boats on this estuary

  • I have a BKSA wing foil instructors qualification which provides me with a framework for teaching wing foiling in the best way possible

  • I use top quality equipment

  • I set up the board so that it works for you and adjust it during your session

  • I have helped many people begin their foiling journey

  • I am happy to advise on technique and equipment for years to come

So why should you listen to me?

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Foiler pumping across the estuary on a foil board
Foiler pumping across the estuary on a foil board

You're getting everything I have learned from my years of foiling, and from teaching clients.

You get this condensed into a format which enables YOU to find your balance on a foil, FAST.

You're getting a cheat code!

Honestly, when this first happened I was annoyed! I was like,

"It took me 6 months to get this good and here was this guy foiling proficiently in a few hours!"

That was when I realised...

What can take ages on your own has been achieved by some clients in just a few sessions, or even just one.

Benefits of learning to foil with me

Don't take my word for it...

Get the Cheat Code!

In 2025 we achieved exceptional results.

We have taken many foilers from complete beginners to sustained flights and way beyond within 2 hrs.

Our Cheat code is Tow Foiling which is a fantastic way to shorten the learning curve.

By breaking down the learning process into simple steps we can make foiling accessible.

For beginner wing-foilers it can be especially useful to forget the wing and focus solely on the foil.

2025 was a fantastic season.

For 2026 we have added FoilDrive and some fab new foils. Along with updated pre-session training videos and advice.

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What's included in a lesson?

  • Pre session video call

  • Exercises and drills to do at home

  • Skilled tuition from a foil addict

  • Step by step instruction

  • Use of top quality equipment

  • Fast progression

  • Instant feedback from Bb talkin' headsets

  • Safety advice

  • Use of impact vest and helmet

  • Equipment advice

  • Fun interactive lessons

  • Video analysis

  • Lesson log

Instructor standing on the slipway with radio headset and high vis vest
Instructor standing on the slipway with radio headset and high vis vest

Before signing up for a lesson with me, we will have a chat on the phone to see where you are at with your foiling or to find out about your relevant board sports experience.

I will suggest exercises for you to practice at home to help you get a head start on understanding how a foil feels. I really believe in pre-session training. The time you put in here will make your experience on the water more intuitive and your progress faster.

A session is 2hrs of on the water of foiling instruction. Prior to this we begin with a safety briefing and basics of foiling on land. We then motor to the best spot for towing depending on the conditions, which is a lovely tour because our estuary is beautiful place to learn to foil.

Are YOU ready to Fly?

If you're frothing to get foiling then here is your opportunity to get an incredible deal!

1 Lesson costs £165

5 Lessons cost £825

However... you can book our

Fly Foiler 5 lesson package deal for £750 a saving of £75!

Added bonus!

Limited time offer 2026...

I want to see more people learn to foil so, I am offering lessons at £145 if booked before the end of MARCH

That means the Fly Foiler 5 lesson package deal is only £650!

Last season was a great success with many new foilers getting into this awesome sport.

This year we are offering even more, including holidays, Foildrive tuition, and gear for sale.

Many of last years clients are coming back.

We will only operate until the end of October because the weather then becomes too unpredictable.

If you are planning a holiday to Devon it is a good idea to book lessons in advance.

I am usually only able to run one lesson per day due to the tides.

It is also important that I spend time with my family and go foiling myself! So I cant operate every day!

Which means that I am limited to how many foilers I can coach in a season!

So do not hesitate!

Fast track YOUR foiling journey!

Come Fly with Me!

Lets go!

This is your chance to learn to foil!

If you refer another client who buys a 5 lesson package from me then I will give you another lesson absolutely FREE!