School Water Sports Trips

UK & Overseas

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 Canoe Union UKCC coaching qualifications, enabling them to safely teach paddlesports to school groups.

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UKSA

location icon School Trip London & South East
apple icon Subjects: SEN, Sports Centre, Team Building, Watersports, Accommodation Only, Physical Education


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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Watersports school trips and workshops

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Residential Trip

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Residential Trip

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

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Day Trip

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...

Adventure Beyond

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Adventure Beyond

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...

Lake District Discovery and Adventure Trips

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Lake District Discovery and Adventure Trips

A range of watersports are available: canoeing, raft building, paddle boarding, gorge scrambling. All our watersports activities take place on either Coniston Water or Wastwater and surrounding areas.

Buzz Active Cuckmere

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Buzz Active Cuckmere

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.


Buzz Active Bushy Wood

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Buzz Active Bushy Wood

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...

Buzz Active Eastbourne

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Buzz Active Eastbourne

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...

Conway Centres Anglesey

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Conway Centres Anglesey

All watersports courses have access to the Menai Strait via our private dock, providing a sheltered area for introductory sessions before venturing out into the ‘swellies’. The varied conditions found on the Strait make it suitable for all levels of students from beginner to expert.

Conway Centres Tattenhall

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Conway Centres Tattenhall

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.


special offerArc Adventures

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Arc Adventures

Perfect Mountain side activity centre with no fabricated environments - Real activities in real locations. We aim to provide new elements to the residential experience that take Outdoor Ed. to the next level.

Land & Wave Adventure School Trips in Dorset

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Land & Wave Adventure School Trips in Dorset

Watersports are our speciality. From kayaking in the stunning and sheltered Swanage Bay and Paddle Boarding from the sandy shores through to the adrenaline fuelled coasteering - we have something for...

special offerPortland Outdoor Centre

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Portland Outdoor Centre

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...

special offerAdventure Residential Trips

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Adventure Residential Trips

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.


Cote Ghyll Mill YHA

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Cote Ghyll Mill YHA

If you are looking for something more adventurous try your hand at abseiling the old Mill waterfall, or a short walk from the Mill you’ll find Cod Beck reservoir – the perfect setting for a group bonding activity such as raft building or canoeing.

Galloway Activity Centre

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Galloway Activity Centre

Over 35 years ago, the Galloway Activity Centre (then the Galloway Sailing Centre!) started out as a small sailing and paddle sports school on Loch Ken. A lot has changed since then but our biggest...

Celtic Camping Residential Site

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Celtic Camping Residential Site

Surfing is simply excellent. We have two of the finest surf beaches in Wales within easy reach. Stand Up Paddle Boarding is a great way to experience the outdoors and our amazing beaches with close-by harbours are ideally suited to cater for different ability groups.

Cumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle

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Cumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle

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...


Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage

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Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage

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...

Braeside Residential Adventure Centre

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Braeside Residential Adventure Centre

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.

CYMs Basecamp - Suffolk

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CYMs Basecamp - Suffolk

We offer kayaking and raft building on our very own lake. These are led by trained and competent staff team members.

Cumulus Outdoors Curriculum Day Trips

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Cumulus Outdoors Curriculum Day Trips

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...


Encompass Training

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Encompass Training

We have an amazing lake in the heart of a huge nature reserve where we can offer a sit on top kayaking, canoeing, raft building, paddle boarding etc.

Caldecotte Xperience

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Caldecotte Xperience

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...

Path to Adventure - Lake District

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Path to Adventure - Lake District

The Lake District provides a magical playground for Watersports! Our watersports activities take place on magnificent lakes and rivers with jaw-dropping mountain vistas. They are great fun,...

Adventure Day Trips

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Adventure Day Trips

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.


Avon Tyrrell

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Avon Tyrrell

With access to our open lake we are able to offer watersport activities that include kayaking, SUP Paddleboarding, canoeing and raft building. These will all help build participant's confidence as well as team working.

Hindleap Warren

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Hindleap Warren

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...

Skern Lodge Day Visits

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Skern Lodge Day Visits

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.

Skern Lodge Residential Visits

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Skern Lodge Residential Visits

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,...


Adur Outdoor Activity Centre

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Adur Outdoor Activity Centre

The South Downs National Park is a fantastic environment for watersports either on the Adur river or in the sea. There is an abundance of options for paddlesports at the Adur Centre. From kayaking and canoeing to stand up paddleboards and sea kayaking.

Lockerbie Manor

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Lockerbie Manor

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.

Oaker Wood Leisure

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Oaker Wood Leisure

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.

New Forest Activities

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New Forest Activities

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...


special offerAction Packed Residential Trips

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Action Packed Residential Trips

As an approved British Canoeing Union Center, we can provide the facilities and training for the practical elements of the course. This can include canoeing, kayaking or raft building. Kayaking...

special offerKingswood - Colomendy

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Kingswood - Colomendy

At Colomendy, a river runs through part of the site with a purpose built lake ideal for kayaking, canoeing and raft building. Our kayaking and canoeing trips are led by fully qualified British...

Rock UK Summit Centre

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Rock UK Summit Centre

Water sports at Summit Centre include Raft building, Canoeing and Kayaking. The lakes at the centre offer the chance to explore the wildlife of the lakes, navigate the rapids going down into the purpose built pools and of course, the chance to jump in and swim!

UKSA

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UKSA

Our aim is to encourage, support, and inspire young people by introducing them to the challenges, enjoyment, and rewards of watersports. We are based on the water’s edge, facing the navigable River...


Rock UK - Frontier Centre

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Rock UK - Frontier Centre

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!

special offerKingswood - Dearne Valley

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Kingswood - Dearne Valley

Our canoeing trips are led by fully qualified British Canoe Union trained Instructors organise games and aqua activities. Raft building is a great activity for learning the intricacies of teamwork,...

special offerKingswood - Peak Venture

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Kingswood - Peak Venture

Our canoeing and kayaking activities are led by fully qualified British Canoe Union trained Instructors, who organise games and aqua activities in our North American style canoes. These give students...

Day Trips at Willen Lake

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Day Trips at Willen Lake

We offer a range of Watersports: Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Raft Building, Dragon Boating, Katakanu, Stand up Paddleboarding and Kneeboarding. Most of these activities teach the...


special offerAdventurous Activity Days

location icon West Midlands

Adventurous Activity Days

As an approved British Canoeing Union Center, we can provide the facilities and training for the practical elements of this course. This can include canoeing, kayaking or raft building

Ackers Adventure Day Trips

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Ackers Adventure Day Trips

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...

special offerInspiring Learning North Devon

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Inspiring Learning North Devon

An assortment of water-based activities are available across our Kingswood centres, from SUP, kayaking and canoeing to raft building and surfing; on a beautiful lake, a reservoir or on the waves at...

Ackers Adventure Residential centre

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Ackers Adventure Residential centre

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...


special offerKingswood - Overstrand Hall

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Kingswood - Overstrand Hall

Raft-building is a great activity for learning the intricacies of teamwork, leadership, planning and problem solving, but more importantly how not to get wet! Pupils work together to design and build...

Rock UK - Carroty Wood

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Rock UK - Carroty Wood

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!

Calvert Exmoor

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Calvert Exmoor

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...

Water Sports for experiential learning
Spring Term 2019 Watersports Residential

Simon at Crosby Lakeside talks to us about using outdoor activities and watersports to help deliver experiential learning environments.

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Skills for Life
Summer Term 2019 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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Tailor-made Outdoor Activity Programmes in Wales
Summer Term 2020 Watersports Residential

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

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Winter warmer offering from UKSA
Summer Term 2023 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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UKSA in 2022
Spring Term 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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MORE THAN A SCHOOL TRIP
Autumn Term 2022 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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Exmouth Camp
Autumn Term 2023 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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