Hydrofoiling uses a board fitted with an underwater wing (called a hydrofoil) that lifts you above the surface of the water as you gain speed. The result? A smooth, quiet, almost weightless glide that feels like flying.
Whether you’re interested in prone foiling, SUP foiling, pump foiling, or wing foiling, it all starts with learning the foil. Our hydrofoil lessons on the Central Coast and in Lake Macquarie give you the technique, confidence and water time to get up and riding.
Never been on a hydrofoil? That's exactly where most of our students start. We break it down into simple, manageable steps, starting with balance and board control on flat water before introducing the foil. You'll be surprised how quickly it clicks.
Already getting some lift and want to stay up longer? Intermediate hydrofoil lessons focus on sustained flight, turning, pumping technique, and building the control that makes foiling feel effortless.
Ready to push it further? Our advanced hydrofoil coaching covers downwind runs, open-ocean foiling, tighter turns, linking pumps, and discipline-specific technique depending on your preferred style of foiling.
Best for beginners – fastest way to learn
Perfect for beginners or surfers wanting to learn surf foiling faster.
Turning and control techniques
Lesson length: 90 minutes
Price: $300 per person
Group Lesson ( 2 people) – $400 for 2 hours
Best for learning real surf foiling mechanics
Board, foil, wetsuit, helmet and impact vest. No need to invest in expensive gear before you even know what setup suits you.
Learn from coaches with years of foiling experience across multiple disciplines. We know how to get you riding, safely and efficiently. Our instructors use a wireless bluetooth communications system which allows the coach to instantly train and provide feedback to students.
We use sheltered, flat-water spots across the Central Coast and in Lake Macquarie that are ideal for learning to hydrofoil. Less chop, more progress.
Book a one-on-one hydrofoil lesson for focused coaching, or learn alongside friends in a group session.
“We had an incredible hydrofoil lesson with the Barnzey Water Sports team on Brisbane Waters. The session was informative, fun and genuinely exhilarating. The hydrofoil itself is amazing as you gain speed it lifts you above the surface, giving you this weightless glide that feels like flying.” – Mai
“I have had both kiteboarding and foiling lessons with Barnzey Water Sports. After my first foiling lesson and a handful of kiteboarding lessons, I was able to do both and felt equipped to ride independently.
Would 100% recommend them to anyone looking to try something new or advance their current skills in these sports.” – Charlotte
Hydrofoiling is one of those experiences that rewires your brain a bit. The first time you lift above the water and feel the silence, no splash, no drag, just smooth speed, you won’t want to stop.
It’s also one of the most versatile skills in water sports. Learn to foil and you open the door to wing foiling, prone foiling, SUP foiling, kite foiling, surf foiling and pump foiling. One skill, endless directions.
The Central Coast and Lake Macquarie are two of the best spots in NSW to learn to hydrofoil. Lake Macquarie offers glassy flat water with minimal boat traffic, perfect for beginners. The Central Coast gives you access to flat water as well as coastal swells and downwind runs for more advanced riders. Between the two locations, you get ideal conditions year-round.
We teach at multiple spots across the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie — each offering different conditions depending on the day. We pick the best location for your lesson based on wind, swell and your skill level — so you always get the safest, most enjoyable session possible.
The Central Coast also offers flat water ideal for learning and includes the iconic “BoxHead” beach location with its world class waves for foiling
Lake Macquarie provides calm, flat water that's ideal for beginners.
Alex isn’t your average instructor. A CrossFit Games athlete and once named Australia’s Fittest Teenager, he brings the same dedication and drive to every lesson on the water. Alex is also a sponsored team rider with event wins at Sydney Big Air, Merimbula Surf Classic and National Wave Titles. With over 8 years of kiteboarding, wingfoiling and foil experience as an elite level rider he knows how to break down technique in a way that clicks, whether you’ve never stood on a board or you’re chasing your next progression milestone.
Trained by Kiteboarding Australia as an Instructor you can be assured that Alex is not only one of the best local riders but an experienced certified instructor.
Expect step-by-step guidance, a safety-first approach, and the kind of energy that makes you want to get back out there before you’ve even dried off.
Jamie is a lifelong ocean lover who’s been scuba diving since her teens, she discovered kiteboarding as an adult and never looked back, going on to become an accredited instructor with over five years of kiteboarding and foiling experience. As an ambassador for SheKites NSW and the host of annual retreats to her home country of the Philippines, Jamie brings passion, purpose, and community to everything she does on the water.
With a background in coaching aerial silks and lyra, she has a knack for breaking down complex movements into simple, achievable steps. Working in the industry, she’s also highly knowledgeable about different gear and can help riders understand what equipment will suit their level and goals. Expect clear, step-by-step guidance, a safety-first approach, and the kind of calm confidence that helps you feel comfortable first, so you can truly thrive on the water.
You've seen people gliding above the water. Now it's your turn. Book a hydrofoil lesson with Barnzey Water Sports on the Central Coast or in Lake Macquarie and feel what flying on water is really like.
