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Sup-Foiling

Paddle, lift off and fly: the silent evolution of paddle surf with a hydrofoil.

About the activity

SUP foiling takes paddle surf to another dimension. With a paddle and a foil board, you will learn to generate enough speed to lift over the water and glide in silence. A unique experience in Dénia’s calm waters.

What to expect

Silent flying sensation
Calm waters
Premium foil gear
Small groups

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SUP Foiling IntroIntro
2 hours
Paddleboarding that learns to fly: behind the boat or with the paddle, you'll feel the foil lift off and the board rise in silence. A unique weightless sensation on flat water.
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95 €
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SUP Foiling Flight Course2 days
5 hours (2 days)
Two days to go from your first take-offs to sustained flight and pumping with the paddle. You'll learn to control your height and harness the water's energy to fly further.
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200 €
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Private Downwind SessionPrivate
2 hours
For foilers who already fly: learn to read the ocean swell and link pumps to glide long distances without a power source. Exclusive guidance from the water and the boat.
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125 €
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Frequently asked questions

SUP foiling is the evolution of classic paddleboarding: a board fitted with a hydrofoil under the hull that, once it reaches a certain speed, lifts the board and rider above the water. The result is a sensation of silent flight, free of the water's drag, incredibly smooth. Prior paddleboarding experience helps with balance and paddle handling, but it isn't essential: we teach from scratch. We start on a stable board without the foil to master the stroke and stance, then introduce flight progressively and under control.
Not necessarily. Unlike surf foiling, which uses the energy of the wave, SUP foiling can be done on flat water using your own paddling to generate the momentum that activates the foil. This makes it ideal for the calm, windless days of Dénia bay, which offers calm, sheltered water perfect for learning. The best conditions to start are precisely light wind and flat sea, usually early in the morning. If later on you want to make use of gentle swell, that's also possible depending on the day.
SUP foiling takes patience and good balance, but the progression is very rewarding. In the first sessions you learn to paddle and read the foil's response with the board still in contact with the water. Feeling that first lift-off usually comes between the third and sixth session, depending on your balance and prior board-sport experience. The key is metering your speed and controlling your body's lean. It isn't the fastest sport to learn, but the feeling of flying silently over the water more than makes up for every session. We always go at your pace.
The lesson includes the SUP foil board, the paddle, the wetsuit, the buoyancy aid, the helmet and the safety leash. The foil uses smaller learner wings and protections to minimise any risk of cuts during falls, and there's always close supervision in the water. We teach you the correct technique to fall to the side, away from the foil, which is the most important safety rule of this discipline. Being able to swim is essential; the recommended minimum age is 14. Bring a swimsuit, sun protection and water. After the lesson you can enjoy our seafront terrace.