Birmingham and the West Midlands -
Boating, Canoeing, Diving, Sailing, Surfing, yachting,
charter, RYA Courses, etc
This section covers
Sailing, Boating, Canoeing, Water Skiing, Windsurfing,
Surfing, etc. in the Birmingham and the West Midlands area.
Included are
schools providing courses and equipment hire, yacht
charter, dinghy hire, etc
Not all the water-based activities
available in the area are listed but if you know of an
appropriate activity provider who does not yet have an entry, please
submit the information here.
Edgbaston
Watersports has offered water based
activities at Edgbaston Reservoir since
the early 80’s.
The team here are pleased to be able to
offer high quality water based activities
including sailing, windsurfing, raft
building, canoeing, kayaking and
powerboating.
The reservoir is located on the Western side of
Birmingham city, and is therefore easily
accessible from all areas within the city. The
reservoir itself is a large expanse of water which
was designed by Sir Thomas Telford to provide
water for Birmingham’s canal system.
All safety equipment is provided by Edgbaston
watersports and is checked regularly to keep a
high standard as well as boats used on the
reservoir. RYA Training Centre. AALA licensed.
The Centre is situated adjacent to the Wyreley &
Essington Canal in Brownhills. A calendar of
events and activities takes place throughout the
year, including orienteering, off-road cycling
and local history/nature walks. We also provide
B C U canoe training courses, from beginners to
higher level coaching qualifications. The Centre
contains a British Waterways boater’s service
station, temporary moorings, visitor’s toilet
and shower facilities and is conveniently
situated right next to a large Tesco’s
supermarket. Kayak or canoeing sessions for:
Individuals or family groups (any age), Birthday
parties, School groups, youth or community
groups, Corporate team building days, Day,
weekend or evening sessions. Drop-in sessions,
Saturdays 12.30 till 2.30. For bookings or any
other enquiries.
The Mercia Canoe Club is the canoe section of
the Coventry Canal Society, based at the heart
of Coventry, in the old Canal Basin warehouses.
We welcome all ages and abilities - from
beginners just wanting to have fun, to those
seeking specialist coaching.
For further information on this canoe club in
Coventry, see our website.
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Edgbaston
Watersports has offered water based
activities at Edgbaston Reservoir since
the early 80’s.
The team here are pleased to be able to
offer high quality water based activities
including sailing, windsurfing, raft
building, canoeing, kayaking and
powerboating.
The reservoir is located on the Western side of
Birmingham city, and is therefore easily
accessible from all areas within the city. The
reservoir itself is a large expanse of water which
was designed by Sir Thomas Telford to provide
water for Birmingham’s canal system.
All safety equipment is provided by Edgbaston
watersports and is checked regularly to keep a
high standard as well as boats used on the
reservoir. RYA Training Centre. AALA licensed.
RYA recognised instruction for powerboat
training and assessment. The club has a number
of boats available to hire for those wishing o
try before they buy.
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THIS SECTION -
To recommend a sailing club or school to Tourist
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Edgbaston
Watersports has offered water based
activities at Edgbaston Reservoir since
the early 80’s.
The team here are pleased to be able to
offer high quality water based activities
including sailing, windsurfing, raft
building, canoeing, kayaking and
powerboating.
The reservoir is located on the Western side of
Birmingham city, and is therefore easily
accessible from all areas within the city. The
reservoir itself is a large expanse of water which
was designed by Sir Thomas Telford to provide
water for Birmingham’s canal system.
All safety equipment is provided by Edgbaston
watersports and is checked regularly to keep a
high standard as well as boats used on the
reservoir. RYA Training Centre. AALA licensed.
NEW MEMBERS REQUIRED FOR
THIS SECTION -
To recommend an establishment to Tourist
Net UK
contact us
