Parawing lessons in Portugal
Discover parawinging on a lagoon one hour away from Lisbon
Parawing lessons are group lessons where you will benefit from a complete set of gear for the entire duration of the lesson. Learn to fly over water and pack the parawing while riding to enjoy the purest glide ever. If you feel in good shape and want to progress quickly, come and join me only one hour from Lisbon, Portugal for your first parawinging lesson.
Group with private equipment
Parawing lessons
Learn to parawing with the whole set of gear just for you
Packages
3h = 195€
6h = 380€
9h = 555€
12h = 720€
55€/per extra hour
PRICE INCLUDES
Insurance
Rescue boat
Individual radio
Equipment & wetsuit
MAXIMUM 4 STUDENTS
Prices are per student
General information
All parawing lessons include insurance, an individual radio and a rescue boat. We will start by handling the wing before we get on the board to go up wind and finally learn to fly on the hydrofoil.
Choose you package
- 3 HOURS SESSION: This one time session is perfect for those wishing to learn the basics of parawinging and see if they want to commit to this water-sport any further.
- 6 HOURS PACKAGE: The way to go if you are looking to improve or refresh some acquired skills before you go get your own gear and start riding independently.
- 9 HOURS PACKAGE: Could suit riders with previous water-sports experience like wind surfing, wake boarding or kite surfing as you might be able to learn faster then beginners.
- 12 HOURS PACKAGE: This is the complete beginner package. If you never practiced any board-sports or learn any water-sports then this package will have you parawinging.
More details
- I only accept a maximum of 4 students per lesson. Depending on bookings you could very well be alone.
- You will have your own set of equipment for the whole lesson (1 sail and 1 board).
- I teach with individual radios to make sure I can give you the best advice whenever you need it.
- I fluently teach in the three following languages: English, French, and Spanish.
- Parawing lessons generally last 3 hours. We recommend one lesson per day as it can get tiring.
- All you need to bring is a bathing suit, a towel, water, sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses with a strap.
- The exact time of your lesson will be set the day before according to the latest wind forecast. Please arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of your parawing lesson.
- We meet directly on the spot of Ponta do Espichel in Obidos lagoon pristine natural reserve.
- Also, we depend on the wind so we need you to be flexible on the days of your parawing lessons.
What is parawinging ?
A parawing is a small sail halfway between a kite and a paraglider which allows you to generate the power necessary to fly a hydrofoil. In this way, parawinging is similar to wingfoiling. A fundamental point separates them: the parawing can be completely folded when sailing. This allows you to let yourself be carried by the swell or waves freely, without having to worry about your trajectory in relation to the wind or the apparent wind created by your movement. It’s the experience that comes closest to downwind foiling and surf foiling while remaining much more accessible.
Why take parawing lessons ?
Parawing lessons allow you to ensure good mastery of the parawing sail before heading out on the water. Indeed, the parawing is less easy to maneuver once it has fallen into the water than a wing, for example. It is therefore recommended to take at least one parawing course to have the right reflexes with the wing.
Although good experience in winging is not mandatory, you must have correct mastery of foiling to be able to hope to progress quickly in parawing. If this is not your case, I recommend that you take at least two hours of efoil lessons before embarking on a parawing lesson.
Finally, taking a parawing lesson will allow you to progress quickly thanks to the attentive presence of your dedicated instructor: myself! Discover the advantages of this new discipline by booking your first parawing lesson in a flat water lagoon located one hour from Lisbon in Portugal
The parawing lessons take place at Ponta do Espichel in Obidos lagoon (1h drive north of Lisbon). This huge body of salted water could be your greatest ally. Its flat water will make it easier for you to balance over your board and foil. Its consistent winds will give you the opportunity to practice thoroughly and improve day after day. Its size will allow you to focus on your technique rather than on how close you are to the shore. Finally, if the wind lets us down, the lagoon is big enough to practice efoiling and still improve your skills.
Learn to parasing and experience the thrill of flying over water. Just book a parawing lesson in Portugal with Wingfoil Now and start living this dream I share.
