Questions & answers.

Surf Side is our proposal for the next chapter of Hove Lagoon: a watersports, leisure and hospitality destination built around surfing, the lagoon's existing watersports, coaching, food and drink, families and community. It is a place to surf, play and connect — and you don't have to surf to belong here.

At Hove Lagoon, on Kingsway at the western end of the Brighton & Hove seafront.

Two surf machines on the lagoon, the continuation of wakeboarding, paddleboarding and canoeing, the introduction of wing surfing, expanded coaching, and a new two-storey clubhouse with changing facilities, retail, a café, bar and restaurant and a first-floor balcony overlooking the water. All of this is proposed and subject to planning.

Surf machines pump a continuous sheet of water over a shaped surface to create a standing wave you can ride again and again. The proposal is for two FlowRider® Double machines on the lagoon.

Yes. A consistent, repeatable wave is one of the best places to learn. Coaching will be designed for first-timers as well as experienced riders.

Yes — introducing young people to surfing is central to what we want to do. Children's coaching is planned from around six years old, subject to final operating requirements, safety requirements and individual ability.

Our intention is from approximately six years old. The final minimum age will depend on operating and safety requirements and will be confirmed before opening.

Yes. Wakeboarding is part of the Hove Lagoon story and remains part of our plans.

Yes. Stand-up paddleboarding remains part of our plans for the lagoon.

Yes. Canoeing remains part of our plans for the lagoon.

Wing surfing combines a handheld inflatable wing with a surfboard, using the wind to glide across the water. It is a new activity we intend to introduce at Hove Lagoon, with coached sessions.

No. You don't have to surf to love Surf Side. Come for coffee, lunch, a drink at sunset, to watch the surfing or to meet friends.

The proposed clubhouse includes a café, bar and restaurant with views across the lagoon. Menus and opening hours will be announced later.

That's exactly the idea. The clubhouse is designed to be somewhere people visit whether or not they get wet.

Yes, membership is planned to be a big part of Surf Side. Details, benefits and pricing will be announced later.

Register your interest on our Join the first wave page. We'll contact registered people first when membership opportunities are released.

No. Registering your interest does not commit you to purchasing a membership and does not guarantee a membership place. Initial places are expected to be released in stages. Full availability, pricing and terms will be announced later.

We haven't announced an opening date. The project is still being developed and is subject to planning. Register for updates and we'll let you know as soon as we can.

No — not yet. Surf Side is a proposal and is subject to planning. We'll share updates on the project page and in our news.

The project is expected to create at least 50 new local jobs across hospitality, watersports, coaching, retail, operations, maintenance, events and management.

School programmes are planned. If you're a school and would like to be involved early, please get in touch through Be part of it.

Use the Be part of it form on our Community page. We want to build relationships with clubs, schools, community groups and local businesses before we open.

Recruitment hasn't started yet. Register your interest through Be part of it (choose 'Working at Surf Side') and we'll be in touch when roles open.

Use any 'Keep me updated' form on the site, or register as a founding member on the Join page.

Information for prospective investors is available through the Investors page, where you can request access to our investor area. Investing involves risk, including the risk of losing your capital.