WingmanToby
Pro Coach
Duotone Team Rider · GWA Competitor
UK and international wing foil clinics — bringing Toby's love for the sport to riders of every level.
Who are we?
About Toby
Toby Cunliffe is a Wing Foil Pro Coach and Duotone Team Rider based in Rutland, UK. He is also an RYA Senior Instructor and RYA Wing Instructor.
Toby started in water sports at 10, on a windsurfing trip to Vassiliki in Greece. That first trip led to years on the water. When wing foiling arrived, he took it up straight away and quickly rose through the sport.
Our Approach
Wingman Toby was set up to share that passion with more riders. We aim to make wing foiling easy to get into, safe and rewarding, whether you’re holding a wing for the first time or working on your first gybe or freestyle trick.
All coaching is delivered to RYA standards, so you learn safe habits and correct technique from your first session. Our coaching is built on three principles:
- Small-group clinics. Groups stay small, so every rider gets real attention and more time on the water.
- Video-reviewed sessions. We film you on the water, then watch it back together frame by frame — so you can see exactly what’s working, what to change, and leave each session with clear goals.
- Coaching that fits how you learn. Some riders learn by doing, others by watching or by understanding the theory. Each session is shaped around you, your goals and your pace.
Whatever your level, our aim is the same: to get you riding with more confidence, more control and more fun.
Competing on the GWA Tour
In the coming season, Toby will compete on the Global WingFoil Association (GWA) tour in three disciplines:
- Freestyle
- Surf Freestyle
- Wave Riding
Competing at this level keeps his skills sharp. His coaching draws on the same technique, equipment knowledge and progression he uses himself.
Ready to get on the water?
See our latest clinics, private sessions and availability on the booking page.
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Stithians clinic
From the boat
October 2026 update
Where are we now?
Post-op, still smiling
The CT scan
The X-ray
October should be the start of the UK clinic season — but I had a bad crash in Vassiliki. My foot twisted in the straps, and I thought it was just a strained ligament and I’d be okay. I was advised to end my season early and head back to the UK to see a specialist.
I saw the specialist the same day. After a CT and MRI, he got me straight into surgery: the bones in my foot were misaligned, the ligaments torn, and there were multiple small fractures.
The X-ray
The operation realigned the bones, with plates and screws to hold everything together and an artificial ligament to hold my first and second metatarsals together.
The CT scan
3–6 months
Recovery time
October UK Clinics
Cancelled
Brazil Trips
Cancelled
Gutted 😭 — but I’ll be back on the water as soon as I can. Join the mailing list to be the first to hear about new clinic dates.
Events
April 2027 Clinics (TBC)
Dates TBCQueen Mary
April 2027 · TBCA day of wing foiling tuition and inspiration with Toby Cunliffe and Simon Winkley. 12 places maximum, pre-booking required.
Dates TBC2XS
April 2027 · TBCFor those wanting to progress — you'll need to be up on the foil and staying upwind.
Dates TBCStithians
April 2027 · TBCImprove your gybes, tacks and jumps.
£125 per person (2026 price)
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Coaching
What we offer
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Coaching locations
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Disciplines: intermediate, advanced & wave riding
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UK Coaching Days and ClinicsUK Clinics
Either a single coaching day on a Saturday or Sunday — with flexibility to fit the wind — or a two-day clinic over the weekend. In the UK we run at weekends to make it more accessible. For intermediate riders and above.
Cornwall · London · Suffolk · Rutland
International Clinics & Adventure Trips
Full coaching weeks and adventure trips abroad, chasing warm water and consistent wind wherever the season's best.
Vassiliki · Jericoacoara · Tenerife
1-2-1 Private Lessons
Private, video-reviewed sessions for every level — the place to start if you're a beginner or improver, or to fine-tune freestyle and wave riding.
Lessons for every level
UK clinics are for intermediate riders and above. If you’re a beginner or improver, you’ll need a 1-2-1 private lesson.
Not sure what level you are? Check below.
Beginner
You've never done it before
Lessons include
- Wing handling on land
- Getting going on a big board
- Steering and staying upwind
- Safety, self-rescue and right of way
1-2-1 private lessons
Improver
Learning your first flight
Lessons include
- Stance and foot position
- Pumping onto the foil
- Your first flights and ride height
- Falling safely and getting going again
1-2-1 private lessons
Intermediate
Sustaining flight & learning to gybe
Lessons include
- Riding upwind on the foil
- Carving heel-side and toe-side
- Your first foiling gybe
- Tacks and transitions
UK clinics or 1-2-1
Advanced
You can gybe both ways comfortably
Lessons include
- Freestyle and jumping
- Wave riding
- Downwind and pumping
- Speed, efficiency and fine-tuning your kit
UK clinics or 1-2-1
Coaching techLive coaching on the water
Toby coaches with Milo — a hands-free, waterproof voice communicator. Instead of waiting until you’re back on the beach, you get feedback in real time while you’re riding, so you can fix your stance, timing and technique on the very next run.
Hands-free voice
Talk to your coach while you ride — no buttons, no phone, no shouting across the water.
No phone or Wi-Fi
Milo units link up over their own mesh network, so they work anywhere on the water.
Clear in the wind
Six microphones with wind and noise reduction keep every word clear, even when it's blowing.
Built for water
Waterproof, dustproof and made for cold mornings and full sun.
Reviews
Riders’ words
“I gained confidence to try my next tricks with more of a clear idea.”
Emma · Alton Water clinic
“I enjoyed working on my foot placement on gybe as well as getting upwind better.”
Ian · Alton Water clinic
“My favourite part of the clinic was Toby's enthusiasm for the sport, knowledge and teaching style.”
Tom · Alton Water clinic
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FAQs
Got questions?
For UK clinics, yes — they're for intermediate riders and above. If you're a beginner or improver, start with 1-2-1 private lessons. The Club Vass clinics in Vassiliki also run beginner weeks. Not sure of your level? See 'Lessons for every level' on the homepage.
For UK clinics you'll need your own board, wing and foil, plus a wetsuit for the conditions — let Toby know your setup when you book. For 1-2-1 lessons, ask when you book if you need kit arranged.
All clinics and coaching days are booked through Toby's booking platform. Head to the Book page for the general link, or the specific event link for that clinic.
UK clinics run across Cornwall, London, Suffolk and Rutland. International clinics run in Vassiliki (Greece), Jericoacoara (Brazil) and Tenerife.
In the UK, a coaching day is a single day on a Saturday or Sunday, with flexibility to fit the wind. A clinic runs over both days of a weekend with a clear theme and a full progression. Both are run at weekends to make them more accessible.
We confirm whether a clinic or coaching day is going ahead 48 hours before the day. If you cancel within those 48 hours, you'll be refunded 75% of the cost. If you cancel on the day, you won't be refunded at all. You can always watch the forecast yourself and get in touch about your options if conditions don't look right.
Clinics are small-group sessions, so everyone gets individual feedback and tailored coaching while still training together.
Yes — 1-2-1 private lessons are available for every level and are video-reviewed. They're the place to start if you're a beginner or improver, and great for fine-tuning freestyle and wave riding. Book them through the Book button.
Check 'Lessons for every level' on the homepage. Beginner means you've never wing foiled before, Improver is learning your first flights, Intermediate is sustaining flight and learning to gybe, and Advanced is gybing both ways comfortably.
An impact vest, a helmet, leashes for your wing and board, and a wetsuit suited to the conditions. These are part of the kit, not optional extras.
Yes. The Gear section has Toby's recommended products with discount codes, a guide to which setup suits each level, and used Duotone gear from Boardwise. If you're still not sure, message Toby before you buy.
The next Jericoacoara adventure is planned for November / December 2027. Dates will be confirmed in the first quarter of 2027 — message Toby to register your interest and be first to hear.
Online wing foil coaching from Toby — step-by-step video lessons for every level, video analysis and 1-2-1 calls. It's being filmed now: join the waiting list on the Academy page to hear as soon as it opens.
Message Toby on WhatsApp using the green button at the top of the page, email wingmantoby@gmail.com, or use the contact form at the bottom of any page.