School Water Sports Trips

Take your class sailing, canoeing, or white water rafting

Action packed water sports activity holidays are popular among school groups, with hundreds of UK schools heading to the nearest coast, river or lake, each year. Pupils are usually getting their first taste of a range of exciting and challenging water activities, such as canoeing and kayaking, white water rafting, surfing, windsurfing and dinghy sailing. The water sports packages we offer here can be tailor-made to suit both your learning objectives and your school's budget.

As well as experiencing new water sports activities, these types of trips are a perfect way for teachers to allow pupils to celebrate the end of primary school, or as a way to get new groups bonding when starting secondary school. Children will learn a variety of practical new technical skills, while developing their own personal and social skills, and forging friendships.

Promoting well established, professional water sports centres who focus on learning and safety, we are able to feature a diverse range of venues. These school group water sports trips, allow us to offer single session experiences through to week long residential adventures.

Popular coastal water sports include surfing, windsurfing, sailing, and sea kayaking. Instructors hold qualifications from the Royal Yachting Association and the International Surf Association and are trained to give beginners an enthusiastic introduction to a variety of water activities. On inland lakes and rivers, school groups can try open canoes, kayaks, and rafts. Instructors hold British Canoeing Coach Pathway qualifications, enabling them to safely teach paddlesports to school groups.

Find a school trip or workshop for the following Watersports topics: Aqua Park, Bell Boats, Canoeing, Kata Kanuing, Kayaking, Power Boating, Raft Building, Sailing, SUP Stand Up Paddleboarding, Windsurfing, and more.

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With 35+ years of experience, UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) offers young people a fun and safe outdoor environment in which to learn important life skills. Packages in sailing, watersports, and teambuilding include accommodation, food, kit, and tuition.

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Andrew Simpson Centre Reading
Andrew Simpson Centre Reading
London & South East

Each visit is tailored to meet the needs of the group, focussing on the school's preferred activities and skills. We are passionate about watersports and the numerous benefits we see first hand. Our...


Andrew Simpson Centres Portsmouth
Andrew Simpson Centres Portsmouth
London & South East

With a wide range of activities such as kayaking, giant paddleboarding and sailing we're able to offer your group unique sessions on the water. We tailor each visit to the groups request, we can...

Andrew Simpson Centre Portland
Andrew Simpson Centre Portland
South West

With a wide range of activities such as kayaking, giant paddleboarding and sailing we're able to offer your group unique sessions on the water. We tailor each visit to the groups request, we can...

Andrew Simpson Centres Birmingham
Andrew Simpson Centres Birmingham
West Midlands

With a wide range of activities such as kayaking, giant paddleboarding and sailing we're able to offer your group unique sessions on the water. We tailor each visit to the groups request, we can...

Andrew Simpson Centre Portland - Residential
Andrew Simpson Centre Portland - Residential
South West

With a wide range of activities such as kayaking, giant paddleboarding and sailing we're able to offer your group unique sessions on the water. We tailor each visit to the groups request, we can...


Adventure Beyond
Adventure Beyond
Wales

Adventure Beyond have years of experience teaching water sports. Lots of our activities take place in the water exploring our beautiful coastline.Our instructors can teach students how to do these...

Watersports Residential Trips
Watersports Residential Trips
South West

We are the UK's leading RYA recognised training centre. This means our instructors are some of the best in the country. Saftey and fun are at the core of our watersports activities: getting kids...

Outdoor & Adventure School Residential Trips
Outdoor & Adventure School Residential Trips
South West

As the UK's leading RYA watersports training company, watersports is at the heart of what we do. At Buddens, we have a beautiful natural lake that offers a safe space for children to experience these activities potentially for the first time.

Residential Trip
Residential Trip
South West

This is where we excel, we are all dedicated enthusiastic watersports professionals. Come and enjoy the beach and blue sea with us. Paddel boarding. Kayaking. Mega Sup. Windsurfing. Body boarding and surfing.


Day Trip
Day Trip
South West

We are blessed with brilliant locations for our watersport centres. Every child will have a go at each sport. We break the class down into smaller groups and we then rotate the groups. With a very...

Benmore Outdoor Centre
Benmore Outdoor Centre
Scotland

At Benmore we are lucky have both an inland loch and a sea loch right on our doorstep. This is an ideal environment for watersports, and we are able to offer sailing, canoeing, raft-building and kayaking.

Buzz Active Cuckmere
Buzz Active Cuckmere
London & South East

We can run a series of sessions and upskill students with the British Canoeing accredited courses to support their learning and development which can support GCSE PE.

Hangloose Adventure Bluewater
Hangloose Adventure Bluewater
London & South East

Make a splash at Hangloose with our thrilling Aqua Park! The ultimate watersports experience that gets students moving, working together, and building confidence. Packed with physical challenges,...


New Forest Activities
New Forest Activities
London & South East

Located on the banks of the tidal Beaulieu River and set within a tranquil nature reserve, New Forest Activities' Canoeing and Kayaking bases offer up wonderful locations to explore. Head up or...

Hindleap Warren Day Visits
Hindleap Warren Day Visits
London & South East

Our watersports activities give young people the chance to have fun in the great outdoors while building teamwork and communication skills. Running from April to October, these activities make the...

Lochranza Centre CIC
Lochranza Centre CIC
Scotland

As part of our Activity sessions we offer SUP's, improvised raft building, gorge walking, open canoes & sit on top kayaks. Our sessions are generally half day & focused as 'taster' sessions for the...

Hindleap Warren Residential Visits
Hindleap Warren Residential Visits
London & South East

Try your hand at canoeing, stand-up paddle-boarding and kayaking, at a beautiful local reservoir. Our water sports sessions improve young people’s communication and co-operation skills, and allow...


Portland Outdoor Centre
Portland Outdoor Centre
South West

Our Paddlesports activities take place on Portland Harbour. Our slipway is 300m from our building offering direct access to this sheltered location. We'll be paddling next to Portland Castle (Henry...

Manor Adventure Isle of Wight
Manor Adventure Isle of Wight
London & South East

We offer many watersports activities include sailing, canoeing and paddle boarding. These outdoor pursuits offer an exhilarating way to enjoy the water under the close supervision of our trained instructors.

Lagganlia Outdoor Learning Centre
Lagganlia Outdoor Learning Centre
Scotland

At Lagganlia we are ideally located to make use of local lochs and rivers to provide a variety of different water sports , including kayaking, sailing, rafting and duckies.

Lockerbie Manor
Lockerbie Manor
Scotland

The lake in front of the Manor house is a superb location for Canoeing and Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding and Raft Building. All great activities for team building exercises.


Deanfield Outdoor Centre
Deanfield Outdoor Centre
South West

We can provide kayaking if specifically requested but our preferred area of expertise is running open canoeing sessions. On these we focus on teamwork and often raft canoes together to have a team...

The Ultimate Adventure Centre
The Ultimate Adventure Centre
South West

We have the facilities and equipment to run fantastic introduction sessions to watersports for all our guests. These fun sessions are ideal for people of all ages looking to experience the excitement...

Grafham Water Centre Day Visits
Grafham Water Centre Day Visits
East of England

Make a splash with exciting water sports at Grafham Water Centre! From sailing and windsurfing to paddleboarding and kayaking, our expert-led sessions offer fun, challenge, and adventure for all ages and abilities—set against the stunning backdrop of Grafham Water.

Ackers Adventure Day Trips
Ackers Adventure Day Trips
West Midlands

As a British Canoeing centre we can get you on the water in Canoe's, Kayaks or Bell Boats for anything from a fun starter session to a more advanced British Canoeing Paddle award. why not complete...


Braeside Residential Adventure Centre
Braeside Residential Adventure Centre
South West

Canoeing - instructor led activities on the Kennet & Avon Canal (just a 5 minute walk from our centre). Braeside follows British Canoeing coaching guidelines and all coaches are British Canoeing trained and qualified.

Skern Lodge Residential Visits
Skern Lodge Residential Visits
South West

With the tidal waters of the Taw and Torridge Estuary on our doorstep, we are ideally located for a great watersports experience. Westward Ho! beach offers a great venue for surfing and surf skiing,...

Encompass Training
Encompass Training
South West

In partnership with the Devon Wildlife Trust, we have exclusive access to one of the best lakes in the South West. We offer a variety of activities, including sit-on-top kayaking, canoeing, raft...

YMCA Fairthorne Manor
YMCA Fairthorne Manor
London & South East

At Fairthorne Manor, we have a multitude of water-based activities including Kayaking and SUP. Our qualified staff will teach your students how to use the crafts safely. We have access to our own lake, and the River Hamble.


Caldecotte Xperience
Caldecotte Xperience
London & South East

Paddle Sports for young people of all abilities Paddle sports are one of the best recreational activities accessible to all ages and abilities. They are all fun, often challenging and enable everyone...

Grafham Water Centre Residentials
Grafham Water Centre Residentials
East of England

Make a splash with exciting water sports at Grafham Water Centre! From sailing and windsurfing to paddleboarding and kayaking, our expert-led sessions offer fun, challenge, and adventure for all ages and abilities—set against the stunning backdrop of Grafham Water.

Skern Lodge Day Visits
Skern Lodge Day Visits
South West

Take to the water, either kayaking, rafting or surfing. Whether it's the first time on the water, or if your booking a series of sessions. Skern can provide a day or course that meets your aims and objectives.

Buzz Active Eastbourne
Buzz Active Eastbourne
London & South East

Primary age/ KS2 We are able to run our water based activities with a link to what you are teaching in the classroom. Our location is perfect to link our sessions with your science lessons. Whether...


Buzz Active Bushy Wood
Buzz Active Bushy Wood
London & South East

We have two fantastic locations a short bus ride away, where you can to learn to sail, windsurf at our Eastbourne seafront sail sport center, or paddle a kayak or Stand up paddle board at our Cuckmere...

Oaker Wood Leisure
Oaker Wood Leisure
West Midlands

Our rafting activities help young people to feel at home near to, on and in the water in a safe and reassuring environment. We teach the young people about potential dangers and ensure they know how to be safe around water.

Ackers Adventure Residential centre
Ackers Adventure Residential centre
West Midlands

As a British Canoeing centre we can get you on the water in Canoe's, Kayaks or Bell Boats for anything from a fun starter session to a more advanced British Canoeing Paddle award. why not complete...

Cumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle
Cumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle
South West

Coasteering is a fabulous sea and cliff based activity, which allows you to explore the Jurassic Coast under the supervision of qualified and experienced instructors. This fun water based activity...


Calvert Devon
Calvert Devon
South West

Wistlandpound Reservoir provides a picturesque backdrop to experience canoeing and sailing. With no need to go off-site , this safe yet exciting environment provides students with everything they...

Rock UK - Frontier Centre
Rock UK - Frontier Centre
East Midlands

Water sports we offer include Raft building, Canoeing and Kayaking. The lake at the centre offers the chance to explore the local wildlife and habitats, learn new skills and of course the chance to jump in and swim!

Low Mill Outdoor Education Centre CIO
Low Mill Outdoor Education Centre CIO
Yorkshire

Our canoeing, kayaking and raft-building sessions take place on Semer Water. Canoes and kayaks are great vehicles for exploring and also developing the three C’s Confidence, Cooperation &...

The Wilderness Camp
The Wilderness Camp
North East

Watersports is our happy place! From Mega Paddleboarding on our own private lake to a class river trip we offer a divers range of watersports as part of a residential programme or a day programme. Our...


Conway Centres Tattenhall
Conway Centres Tattenhall
North West

Working together navigating a canoe, this adventure activity encourages young people to step out of their comfort zones, learn and develop their water confidence and build their self-confidence. Whilst having fun with friends they will develop their resilience and may find a new love for adventure.

The Towers Active Learning Centre
The Towers Active Learning Centre
Wales

The Towers provides access to pristine lakes and rivers, creating an ideal playground for aquatic adventures. Students not only have the opportunity to develop technical skills in canoeing and...

Dale Fort FIeld Centre
Dale Fort FIeld Centre
Wales

Dale Fort is set in a spectacular location high on the cliffs within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, giving superb views over the sea. It has access to a wide range of sites for biology, geography and adventure activities at all ages.

Adventure Day Trips
Adventure Day Trips
Wales

We have been teaching watersports since the '80s along the Pembrokeshire coast and have got out activity sessions nailed. With expert guides and small groups, students can learn a variety of watersports while keeping toasty warm in our quality kit.


Peak - Trafford Watersports Centre
Peak - Trafford Watersports Centre
North West

We offer a diverse range of activities tailored to your school group's interests and skill levels: Kayaking: Experience the thrill of navigating the waters in our versatile kayaks. Whether you...

Day Visits to Walesby Forest
Day Visits to Walesby Forest
East Midlands

With our own lake on site water sports have been our most popular activities since we opened. Do you want to kayak or canoe? How about building a raft and try and cross the lake? Or simply take a...

Rock UK - Whithaugh Park
Rock UK - Whithaugh Park
Scotland

Water sports we offer include Raft building, Canoeing and Kayaking. The lake at the centre offers the chance to explore the local wildlife and habitats, learn new skills and of course the chance to jump in and swim!

Exmouth Camp
Watersports Residential

Every camp is tailored to each school, we plan it with you to ensure that everything runs smoothly, from the moment that you arrive

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Winter warmer offering from UKSA
Watersports Residential

UKSA, is already looking ahead to the end of Summer with the launch of its new budget friendly 'Winter Warmer' offering.

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MORE THAN A SCHOOL TRIP
Watersports Residential

Watersports and yachting is an amazing way for children to engage in something new and build great all round skills.

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UKSA in 2022
Watersports Residential

Ashleigh Gibbs, Schools, Groups and Development Outreach Coordinator from UKSA talks to us about exciting new changes and what to expect in

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Tailor-made Outdoor Activity Programmes in Wales
Watersports Residential

Genuine outdoor activities that have a tangible link to social and academic learning in Wales.

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Skills for Life
Watersports Residential

UKSA talk about their Skills for Life (S4L) framework measuring personal development whilst on a residential visit at UKSA

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