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Immerse Yourself in Poole!

Make the most of Poole's stunning miles of coastline.
Feel the breeze out on the shimmering water, sit back, or hit the waves and feel energised.

Experience the thrill of the water and try something new during your stay - Poole offers every watersport imaginable.

Together with our neighbour Bournemouth, our area is arguably packed with more watersports per square inch than anywhere else in the UK!

Paddleboarding

Don't catch the SUP anywhere but Poole! This has become a very popular sport in recent years; it’s the perfect way to keep fit and have fun in waves or on flat water.

Wakeboarding

Watersports schools in Poole Harbour offer wakeboarding along the stunning coast. You can get equipment, and there are also tuition packages available if you just want to get started in this adventure sport.

Sailing

With a plentiful amount of yacht clubs, sailing clubs, and marinas, it's no wonder Poole is a magnet for sailing enthusiasts. There are many options to get out and enjoy the water, with boats you can hire, lessons you can take, or superyachts you can charter!

Scuba Diving

Poole is a very welcoming port for divers, offering sheltered waters with a diversity of sealife that attracts visitors from all parts of the UK. There are diving clubs in the area, and you can get out on a RIB to the best spots.

Foiling

Foilboarding has grown in popularity across the world and locally in Poole. Enjoy what watersports schools in Poole Harbour and Sandbanks have to offer and try out windfoiling, kite foiling, or e-foiling. The foiling possibilities are endless!

Jet Skiing

There are various jet ski experiences you can enjoy in Poole. There are qualified instructors on hand to help you hone your skills. There's no better place to enjoy the water than Poole's golden shores.

Kayaking & Canoeing

You can soak up the stunning views in Poole from the water in a kayak or canoe. There are shallow waters that are perfect for learning basic skills and safety, which will give you the confidence to go out and explore further.

Snorkelling

Poole is an excellent base if you are seeking to snorkel in the UK. Studland Bay and Kimmeridge Bay are known to be some of the best spots in the UK to snorkel. There are various activities you can take part in, such as snorkel safaris or snorkelling from kayaks.

Power Boating

There are a number of RYA courses available in Poole, and they are recognised around the world. From basic boat skills to more advanced courses, there is something suitable for every level of competence.

Windsurfing

Poole Harbour is known as one of the best places in the South for windsurfing. There are various courses you can take, from 'taster' sessions for beginners to more advanced tuition for freestylers!

Kitesurfing

The waters around Poole offer some great kitesurfing conditions, whether you are just learning or wanting some epic sea conditions.

Boat Trips and Cruises

Enjoy the coast from a different perspective on a harbour cruise, taking in Europe’s largest harbour and the Jurassic Coast. Take a boat trip to National Trust Brownsea Island, Swanage, or a Wareham River Cruise. Alternatively, charter your own boat to explore our beautiful coastline.

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The Quay, Poole

Boat cruises, Jurassic Coast, Poole Harbour tours & Sea Train Adventures from Poole Quay.
Greenslade Pleasure Boats

Poole

Board a Greenslade boat & see the wonderful Poole Harbour take a trip up the Wareham river.
Poole Harbour Boat Tours

Poole

This very spacious, fun pontoon boat offers every thing you need for your friends and family, bring your drink's and snacks its your day on your boat.
Superhawk Marine

Poole

Experience the unique combination of exhilaration and fun in luxurious comfort, or relax aboard our spacious Sunseeker Performance Motor Cruiser. Based on the beautiful Poole Harbour on the South Coast of England.
Condor Ferries

Poole

With our high-speed services now available, it's time to plan your next getaway to Jersey, Guernsey or St Malo from Poole.
Rockley Watersports

Poole

Training, learning or simply want to spend time on the water? Check out what Rockley, the UK’s premier provider of watersports tuition and holidays, has to offer at Rockley Point.
Sea Fishing Poole

Poole

Sea Fishing Poole, book a fishing trip, buy your equipment or charter a boat - have a day's adventure.
Brownsea Island Ferries

Poole

Poole's oldest boat company leaving from the Yellow Kiosks on Poole Quay. Harbour cruises, Jurassic cruises, bird boats and much more!
Set Sail with Santa

POOLE

Running every Saturday & Sunday in December up to Christmas and 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th
Activities Afloat for visitors with disabilities

Poole

Free Harbour Boat Trips & Sailing for people with disabilities - no sailing experience required. Booking essential.
Shaka Surf

Poole

Shaka Surf isn’t just a any old surf school, we offer a variety of water sports, and we are set up on the golden sands of Poole & Bournemouth Bay; on a seven mile stretch of sand, and water, that can offer great waves, or great flat water fun.
Sorted Surf School

Boscombe, Bournemouth

We have so much happening this season from the ever popular kids surf club to loads of great events including demo days here on Boscombe Beach opposite Europe's surfing reef!
Easyriders

Poole

Easyriders is the only dedicated Kiteboarding, Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), Foil and Wing watersports school in Dorset.
The Watersports Academy

Poole

Ideally located on the world-famous Sandbanks Peninsula, The Watersports Academy is the South Coast’s leading water sports activity centre.
Poole Harbour Watersports

Poole

Take up a new healthy fun activity - kitesurfing & windsurfing for all ages & abilities plus paddle boarding & kayak tours.
Poole Harbour Water Taxi

Poole

Welcome to Rev’s Water Taxi and Tours and we offer various Poole Harbour Tours on our boat, Mystique.
Poole Quay Boat Haven & Port of Poole Marina

Poole

Arriving by boat? Poole Quay Boat Haven & Port of Poole Marina are both perfectly positioned to offer a base from which to explore Poole Harbour and its surrounding areas.
Land and Wave Sandbanks

Poole

Land & Wave Sandbanks is the ultimate hub for kayaking and paddle boarding. Land & Wave Sandbanks is right on the iconic Sandbanks peninsula in Poole Harbour.

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