10 Places to do Watersports in the North East and Yorkshire
Sailing, surfing, paddleboarding or kayaking – whatever your sport, grab your wetsuit and hit the water
Adventure Sunderland
Always wanted to try power boating or coasteering? Now’s your chance, with trained instructors on-hand to assist. Also on offer are paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, bell boating, pier jumping and surfing, or if you’d rather not get in the water, they have a range of on-land activities to try too, including archery and indoor climbing.
Sunderland SR6 0PL
0191 514 4721
sunmac.org.uk
KA Kitesurfing Adventure Sports
Based in Beadnell, this coastal activities company offers lessons in kitesurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, wingfoiling, coasteering and surfing. Sessions are tailored to suit all ages and abilities, including a KA Kids Club for children between six and 16 years old.
Beadnell NE67 5EE
07766 303876
kaadventuresports.co.uk
Northside Surf School
Enjoy the water along the beautiful Northumbrian coastline with this surf and stand-up paddleboarding school in Amble, exploring hidden bays on a coastal tour or a leisurely paddle up and around the castle on the River at Warkworth. They run surf lessons at Bamburgh all year-round and even have snorkel equipment available to hire too.
Amble NE65 0NB
01665 713146
northside-surf-school.co.uk
South Shields Surf School
Learn a new skill with South Shields Surf School’s SUP and surf lessons at Sandhaven Beach. Don’t worry if you’re a complete novice, they can cater for all ages and abilities, are Surf England accredited, and have all the equipment you’ll need available to hire. For nature lovers, there are also rock pooling sessions so you can explore what the tide has brought in. With plenty of sessions planned over the summer you can spend and hour and a half with their experts learning all about the fascinating marine life in the many rock pools. South Shields Surf School are also involved in several important community projects including Beach Access for free beach wheelchair loan, Sea Company a veterans’ surf group, and Project Surf, developing surf courses, therapy and clubs for those with disabilities and educational special needs.
South Shields NE33 3NG
07583 144560
southshieldsurf.co.uk
CBK Adventures
Having explored the North East waters pretty much every day since 2014 the team at CBK know all the best places to go, so who better to show you around? From seal spotting on paddleboards at St Mary’s, to kayaking past Cullercoats’ coves and caves at sunset, as well as coasteering at The Leas, CBK offer a variety of guided tours and lessons.
Whitley Bay NE26 2PD
0191 251 9412
cbkadventures.co.uk
Tynemouth Surf Co
Established in 1995, Tynemouth Surf Co have plenty of experience helping people ride those waves. Situated on the seafront above the award-winning Tynemouth Longsands beach it provides a one-stop shop for all your surfing and paddleboarding needs.
Tynemouth NE30 4JH
0191 258 2496
tynemouthsurf.co.uk
Whitby Surf School
Just 10 minutes’ from the historic seaside town, Whitby Surf School has everything you need to learn to surf or stand-up paddleboard on an award-winning, blue flagged beach. They also run a variety of junior surf clubs where aspiring pros can learn skills beyond just riding waves.
Whitby YO21 3EN
07395 371232
whitbysurf.co.uk
North Yorkshire Water Park
Before you dive right in at the coast, perfect your watersport skills at North Yorkshire Water Park, with opportunities for wakeboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking, open water swimming and sailing available.
Scarborough YO13 9QU
01723 865052
northyorkshirewaterpark.co.uk
Scarborough Surf School
Arguably one of the best surfing spots on this stretch of coast, head to Cayton Bay where Scarborough Surf School offer a selection of individual or group surfing and paddleboarding lessons. For an adrenaline rush, try coasteering, which is quickly becoming one of their most popular sports.
Scarborough YO11 3NR
01723 585585
scarboroughsurfschool.co.uk
Flow Surf School
Novice or intermediate, everyone’s welcome to come and learn on the beautiful coast at Saltburn, or at Sandsend or Redcar if you prefer. Don’t need a lesson and just want to hire equipment? They also offer surfboard, wetsuit and SUP hire from two hours to one week from their surf school.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS12 1AT
07854 767693
flowsurfschool.com
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