FAQ

Do you have Wing Foil gear for beginners?
Yes, our gear is suitable from beginner to immediate to advanced whether you are comfortable flying the foil and now learning to gybe or doing backflips!
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Begin your Wing Foil journey with lessons so you can progress to hiring gear and foil independently Check our Terms and Conditions for details.
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Can I take the Wing Foil gear to another spot with me?
Yes absolutely, you can go wherever you like with our gear within the rental period. Explore the Bay of Islands and find your own special adventures.
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What level do I have to be at to hire gear and go out independently?
Important: To rent equipment, you must demonstrate an intermediate proficiency level and be capable of:
· Holding your ground upwind while in displacement mode and while foiling
· Be able to control the wing to travel on both port and starboard
· Understanding the assembly and safe use of the rented equipment.
· Handling the equipment and yourself in a completely self-sufficient manner, including returning to the launch point and performing self-rescue.
· Reading and understanding weather forecasts and managing rapid changes in weather conditions and water state.

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What is the best time of year to travel to New Zealand for watersports?
 
Wingfoiling: Spring (September-November) tends to have the most consistent wind, while Summer (December-February) provides sweet thermal winds along the coastlines. Autumn (March-May) is generally the most settled period with less wind. Our weather is controlled by frontal systems, so it can be very unpredictable at times!
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Do I need a license to use watersports equipment in New Zealand?
No, you do not need a license for wingfoiling. However, you must follow local government (Council) bylaws. These can occasionally restrict access or require
specific safety equipment, like a PFD (personal flotation device) for vessels under 6 meters.

What do I do in an emergency?
In an emergency, dial 111 for fire, police, and ambulance services. Calls are free. Be aware that many rural and national park areas do not have reliable cell phone reception. If you’ll be in a remote area, consider hiring a distress beacon.

What are the sailing rules?
It’s best to avoid busy waterways and shipping lanes. The following rules are for all sailing vessels:
· Keep clear of others and reduce your speed to 5 knots when you are within 200 meters of a public beach or 30 meters of anyone in the water or another craft.
· Vessels over 500 tons in harbor limits have the right of way.
· Overtaking vessels must give way.
· In a head-on situation, both vessels should alter their course to the right (starboard).
· A windward vessel must give way