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This section includes all types of water sports and courses. Included are schools providing courses and equipment hire, yacht charter, dinghy hire, etc
 

Dorset Boating & Sailing

 
blank tabWEST BAY RIVER BOAT HIREBoating & Sailing
West Bay Harbour, West Bay, Dorset


Whether its a family day out with the children or a romantic amble down river we can accommodate you accordingly. Picnic on either 14ft or 16ft boats on the River Brit surrounded by the picturesque West Bay. Prices start at £9.50 per hour. For further details don't hesitate to call.
Tel: 07905 689994 or 01308 422998
E-mail: heatherbellcottage@btinternet.com

tabHAMWORTHY OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTREBoating & Sailing
Hamworthy Park, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4DQ


Courses: Dinghy Level 1 - Start Sailing , Dinghy Level 2 - Basic Skills, Dinghy Day Sailing, Dinghy Seamanship, Dinghy racing. Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 1, Start Sailing Stage 2, Start Sailing Stage 3, Start Sailing Stage 4. Powerboat Level 1 Course, Powerboat Level 2 Course, Safety Boat Course, Powerboat Instructor. BCU Kayaking courses available at all levels. Rock climbing, Abseiling and Ropes Courses available. Family holiday activities also available.

Principal Power

The Waterfront, Cobbs Quay, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4EL
Tel: 01202 661881  Fax: 01202 664222
E-Mail: office@principalpower.com

Principal Power has been in the boating business for over 10 Years. Based in Poole, Dorset, our experience comes from all aspects of the marine industry from safety to chartering, training to boat management - this gives us the scope to offer a comprehensive service to every discerning boat owner and for those looking to enter the wonderful world of boating.

Please see our website for further information on our Power, Motor Boat and Jet Ski Courses, or our skippered motor cruiser charter services in the UK, Mediterranean and Caribbean.

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Milton Abbey School Sailing Club

Milton Abbey School, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0BZ
Tel: 01258 880484       E-mail: tony.prior@miltonabbey.co.uk

Courses: Dinghy Level 1 - Start Sailing / Dinghy Level 2 - Basic Skills / Dinghy Seamanship Skills / Dinghy Day Sailing / Dinghy Start Racing / Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 1 / Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 2 / Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 3 / Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 4 / Keelboat Level 1 - Start Sailing / Keelboat Level 2 - Basic Skills / Keelboat Seamanship Skills /
Keelboat Day Sailing / Powerboat Level 1 Course / Powerboat Level 2 Course

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Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre

Knightsdale Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0HS
Tel: 01305 784927        E-mail: woec@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Web: www.dorsetforyou.com/outdoored

Courses: Dinghy Level 1 - Start Sailing / Dinghy Level 2 - Basic Skills / Dinghy Day Sailing / Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 1 /Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 2 / Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 3 / Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 4 / Powerboat Level 1 Course / Powerboat Level 2 Course / Safety Boat Course

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Coastal Sea School

The Quay, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8DX
Daytime : 01305 830121    Tel: 0870 3213271
E-mail: school@coastalsafety.com       Web: www.coastalseaschool.co.uk

Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course / Powerboat Level 1 Course / Powerboat Level 2 Course / Powerboat Intermediate Course / Powerboat Advanced Course / Safety Boat Course

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PGL Osmington

Osmington Bay Centre, Shortlake Lane, Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6EG
Tel: 01305 836200    Mobile: 07796 852132
E-mail: families@pgl.co.uk        Web: www.pgl.co.uk

Courses: Powerboat Level 1 Course / Powerboat Level 2 Course / Safety Boat Course

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Portland Maritime Centre Ltd

2 Coastguard Cottages, Grove Point, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DW
Daytime : 01305 861087    Tel: 01305 861000
E-mail: ian@boatschool.co.uk         Web: www.boatschool.co.uk

Courses: Powerboat Level 1 Course / Powerboat Level 2 Course / Powerboat Intermediate Course / Powerboat Advanced Course / Safety Boat Course

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NMI Sailing School

3 The Knapp, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4DY
Tel: 01305 780054    Mobile: 07885 522286
E-mail: simon@nmi-sailing.com        Web: www.nmi-sailing.com

Courses: Start Yachting Course / Competent Crew Practical Course / Day Skipper Practical Sailing Course (Tidal) / Coastal Skipper Practical Sailing Course (Tidal) / RYA Coastal Skipper Sailing Practical Examination / RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sailing Practical Examination

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Dorset Canoeing

 
blank tabHAMWORTHY OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRECanoeing
Hamworthy Park, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4DQ


Courses: Dinghy Level 1 - Start Sailing , Dinghy Level 2 - Basic Skills, Dinghy Day Sailing, Dinghy Seamanship, Dinghy racing. Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 1, Start Sailing Stage 2, Start Sailing Stage 3, Start Sailing Stage 4. Powerboat Level 1 Course, Powerboat Level 2 Course, Safety Boat Course, Powerboat Instructor. BCU Kayaking courses available at all levels. Rock climbing, Abseiling and Ropes Courses available. Family holiday activities also available.

Southbourne Canoe Club

C/O Hengistbury Head Outdoor Education Centre, Broadway, Southbourne, Dorset, BH6 4EN
Tel: 01425 673991        E-mail: general@southbourne-canoe-club.org.uk
Web: www.southbourne-canoe-club.org.uk

This friendly club provides an all round canoeing / kayaking experience for novice & experts alike. The club is based on Christchurch harbour. Qualified coaches in attendance at all times. Minimum age 8 years. Days/Times: The club meets every Thursday evening at 6.15p.m. during the season (Daylight permitting) Club trips are organised on a regular basis at weekends.

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Heritage Coast Canoe Club

Lydene, Little Vearse, Magdalen Lane, Bridport, DT6 5AD
Tel: 01308 458250      E-mail: ucanoe@hotmail.com

Contact Julie Tuck for further details regarding the club.

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Isle of Portland Canoe Club

73 Easton Street Portland Dorset DT5 1BP
Tel: 01305 826616       E-mail: skmoatt@tiscali.com
Web: www.freewebs.com/isleofportlandcanoeclub

The Isle of Portland Canoe Club meets near the Breakwater Dive Centre and Bens Dive shop every Wednesday at seven PM.

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Poole Harbour Canoe Club

49 Hayes Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2JB
Tel: 01202 886203      E-mail: coomes.alpha@telinco.co.uk
Web: www.phcc.org.uk

Touring, exploring, marathon racing, camping, and open boat paddling.

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Purbeck Canoe and Kayak Club

Wareham Youth Centre, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PH
Tel: 01929 552 934

Contact Mr. Kevin Vasey for further details regarding the club.

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Stour Valley Canoe Club

12 Cereleton Park, Charlton Marshall, Dorset, DT11 9PL
Tel: 01258 451741      E-mail: svcc@thesharpend.co.uk
Web: www.thesharpend.co.uk

The club meets most Saturday mornings, between 9:00 am and 12:00 am at its Club House in the grounds of Milldown Middle School, Blandford.

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Dorset Diving

Forward Diving Services

Unit M, Arthur Bray's Yard, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HT
Tel: 01202 677128     Fax: 01202 671047
E-mail: info@forwarddiving.com        Web: www.forwarddiving.com

Diving school and supply centre.

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Brewers Arms Sub Aqua Club

Tel: 01202 680965         E-mail: bigdinghy@freeuk.com

The club meets at the Blue Boar, Dear Hay Lane, Poole on Monday evenings at 21.00pm.
Please contact Mr. J. Sturch for further details.

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Dorset Divers

Tel: 01202 580065
E-mail
: nickherbert@onetel.net.uk

The club meets at the Custom House Steps, Poole Quay, on Tuesday's at 6pm during the summer.  Please contact Mr. N. Herbert for further details.

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Poole Dam Divers

E-mail: secretary@pooledamdivers.org.uk         Web: www.pooledamdivers.org.uk

Weekly dives  from Poole throughout the months of April to October every Tuesday evening from the hardboat ”Beowulf”. 

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Lulworth And Winfrith Sub-Aqua Club

Winfrith Technology Centre A31/145, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8DH
Tel: 07753 620533    Email: rick.mcevoy1@btinternet.com 

Please contact Tim Allen for further details regarding the "Come-and-try-it" sessions scheduled for the autumn. Classroom and pool training following  the BS-AC syllabus starts in January and continues until March, when the sea diving begins.

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North Dorset Sub Aqua Club

E-mail: enquiries@ndsac.co.uk        Web: www.ndsac.co.uk/index.html

The club meets regularly at the Clayesmore School pool in Iwerne Minster.

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Millennium Divers Dorset

Tel: 01305 824555      E-mail: secretary@ue-uk.org        Web: www.ue-uk.org

All dives will be suitable for divers with an intermediate trimix certificate or above

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Weymouth and Portland Sub Aqua Club

C/O Weymouth angling society, Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset
Tel: 01305 750 338
Web: http://www.btinternet.com/~weybsac

Training course are run every year to attract new members to the club.

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Weymouth Underwater Archaeological Group

Web: www.weymouthdiving.co.uk

The key project of the group involves the excavation of the East India Ship, The Earl of Abergavenny which sank in Weymouth Bay in 1805. This project is now in its twenty third year.

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Dorset Surfing

 
blank tabSORTED SURF SHOPSurfing
42 Sea Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 1BQ


Sorted Surf has the largest selection of wetsuits and surfboards in the South. We have a huge selection of wetsuits, booties, gloves, hoods, surfboards and bodyboards, stocks available from, O'Neill, Billabong, Rip curl, C-skins, Xcel, Roxy, Santa Cruz available for hire. Also why not visit our online shop! View our live cams for Boscombe beach, Bournemouth surfers and Bournemouth pier.
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blank tabSORTED SURF SCHOOLSurfing
Overstand Building, Undercliff Drive, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 1BN


Directly in front of Europes first and only artificial surfing reef on the award winning beaches of Boscombe and Bournemouth, Sorted Surf School, provides the perfect environment to learn how to surf. Learn to Surf and Stand Up Paddleboard at our Rip Curl Sponsored Surf School. Professional surf coaching for all abilities ranging from a first time novice to an advanced level competitor. All of our instructors are BSA Surf Coaches and qualified Beach Lifeguards. Kids club also available.
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Bournemouth Surfing Centre

127 Belle Vue Road, Southbourne Crossroads, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3DJ
Tel: 01202 433544     E-mail: sales@bournemouth-surfing.co.uk

Please contact the centre for further information.

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South Coast Surfers

Web: www.southcoastsurfers.com

For surfers and by surfers to provide useful information to local surfers, give accurate surf reports and let you discuss your local spot. We focus main on Bournemouth, Boscombe and Kimmeridge but welcome surfers from all across the south coast.

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Dorset Water Skiing

New Forest Water Park

Ringwood Road, Fordingbridge, Hants SP6 2EY
Tel: 01425 656868        E-mail: info@newforestwaterpark.co.uk

Learn to waterski or wakeboard - any standard welcome - full training for beginners.
Experience the inflatable aquarides - 6 man banana or inflatable tyres (age 11 plus for these rides)
Enjoy the view from our clubhouse overlooking the lake.
Booking advisable - see website for costs and opening times.

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Dorset Coast Forum

County Hall, Dorchester
Tel: 01305 225132         E-mail: m.gravelle@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Web: www.dorsetcoast.com

General information on coastal activities in Bournemouth and the surrounding area.

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Dorset Windsurfing

Windtek

109 Portland Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9BG
Tel: 01305 787900
E-mail: john@windtek.co.uk    Web: www.windtek.co.uk

Courses: Start Windsurfing / Intermediate Windsurfing (Non Planing) / Intermediate Windsurfing (Planing) / Youth Windsurfing Level 1 / Youth Windsurfing Level 2 / Youth Windsurfing Level 3

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