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Dorset Water Sports

If you fancy more than a paddle or a gentle swim then you'll be right at home with the range of watersports in Dorset - take the plunge and try some of the hottest watersports around! 

Sailing in Dorset

The UK's world-class sailing waters of Weymouth & Portland are some of the most beautiful and safe waters in the UK.  The superb facilities at Weymouth & Portland are acclaimed world-wide and with the successful UK Olympic bid, Portland Harbour will host the watersports and the new multi-million pound National Sailing Academy has already hosted many national and international watersport events along with the Olympic Sailing Trials.

Also well-known for its excellent sailing water are the sheltered waters of Christchurch Harbour.

Kitesurfing, Powerkiting and Windsurfing in Dorset

Feel that sense of freedom flying across the waves on a small board with windsurfing, or get a rush throwing tricks kitesurfing!

Kite surfing is a cross between wakeboarding, snowboarding, surfing, windsurfing and powerkiting and there’s nothing to compare when it comes to pure adrenaline sport! It offers the kite surfer complete three dimensional freedom as with no other land or water based sport.

Portland's sheltered harbour provides a safe environment with excellent facilities for a wide variety of watersports including kitesurfing and windsurfing.  Windsurfing is also safe on the eastern side at West Bay and Lyme Regis and windsurfers travel from all over the UK for the wave sailing at Avon Beach in Christchurch..

Diving in Dorset

Escape dry land and discover the tranquility of an underwater universe!  You can join regular, organised dive trips in Dorset, led by expert professionals who know all the best sites along Dorset's magnificent Jurassic Coast.

Boat Trips in Dorset

Sit back and enjoy the spectacular Dorset coast from the water or if you fancy something a bit more exhilarating have a blast around the open sea on a RIB charter!

Weymouth beach provides separate designated approach channels for water skiing, windsurfing and personal watercraft, keeping bathers and craft safely apart.

Harbours

For more information on Dorset water sports, slipways, launching fees and restrictions, please contact the local harbour:

Lyme Regis - 01297 442137
West Bay - 01308 423222
Portland - 01305 824044
Swanage - 01929 427058
Weymouth - 01305 838423
Christchurch - 01202 495061