My son, nephew and I completed our BCU 1 star course here. Albert the coach was excellent and the…read moreatmosphere was very friendly.

From the owner: Surrey Canoe Club specialises in transferring skills across disciplines. You do not have to come…read moreevery week, as the coach will continue to teach from where you left off the last time you came. Fantastic opportunity to make new friends while learning new skills. Gain qualifications which could lead to employment opportunities. Many of our coaches started this way Something for everyone. Beginner to Advanced.

Beautiful setting, great bunch of people and lovely vibe. I tried the stand up paddle boarding but…read moreconsidering a sailing course next.

This is a fantastic place to head if you are a water-sports nut! Everything is catered for here;…read morecanoeing, dinghy sailing, wind-surfing and much more. My wife and I completed our RYA level 1 and 2 sailing here as the instructors are so patient and the surroundings are so much nicer than a lot of the local Brighton destinations. The Ardingly Resovoir is a huge place to start off learning and once you've progressed, they have a program at Chichester Harbour so you can start navigating the open seas!

This lagoon watersports offers lots of watersports most of the year round. In the summer there is…read morean event that is sponsored by K'nex which enables all kids the chance to do wind surfing for free so look out for it! I did this programme and loved it and would recommend it. There is tonnes of events going on so there will be something to do. The cafe also supplies good grub which is important for a day spent on the water before and after. Even if the weather isn't great do not let it put you off as often you get more speed when windsurfing in bad conditions. Plus once you have finished you can have a nice hot bath which always feels a million times better when you've been out in the windy weather of the Brighton seafront. It isn't the cheapest day but in terms of the facilties, coaching and equipment you get at your disposal it is relatively.

Pete L. has it down. Training wheels for water sports. I came out here on a LivingSocial Adventures…read moreand had a blast! You can rent a kayak and go out on the ocean, or do a variety of sports in the lagoon (windsurfing, wake boarding on zipline, stand up paddleboard, sailing, kayaking, etc.) Reasonable pricing scheme, really friendly (and attractive) staff. My ONE warning, don't expect a crystal blue lagoon. It is a sorta funky brown pond of seawater. But hey, it is a good, safe place to learn with much more predictable conditions than the big bad ocean, so you do what you gotta do. I'd definitely come back on my own and play some more!

I have been to this event twice and it's varied greatly all due to the great British weather!!…read more The first year I went it was the hottest weekend of the summer and the most perfect way to spend a weekend. The event is on both the Saturday and Sunday in early July. The second time I went the weather was not very good and the sea pretty rough hence the event was not so popular and I felt hugely disappointed for all the people involved in putting this event together. So basically the idea is on the beach by Hove Lawns various water sport races take place over the weekend. Events such as paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, etc. various lengths and various age categories I believe. However the best bit to watch is the free for all race where all forms of water sports race around the west pier together. Quite a specticule to see, and soooo typically Brighton. On the good weather year they also had a race where people made all sorts of weird and wonderful rafts and raced them. This was hilarious to watch. Brilliant to photograph. Apart from the events in the water there is loads going on on Hove Lawns. Kids entertainments, live music, a range of stalls, bmx bike stunts, bouncy castles, food stalls, etc. seen as it's all free you can't really go wrong. So next year take a wonder down and have a look. Take a blanket and chill on the beach watching the water sports events, then have a wonder round the Hove lawn area and enjoy the atmosphere.

Paddle round the pier is a watersports, beach and music charity festival held over 2 days on Hove…read morelawns every July. This year is the festivals 20th anniversary! There is lots going on here, from music stages, various stands and stalls, food and drinks and watersports events throughout the weekend, including the famous paddle round the pier itself! This year has been a lovely event, with my personal faves being the ukulele stage - inspired me to go and pick up a uke haha! As always this event is very dependent on the weather, with the Saturday this year being quite windy and unpredictable, the sun came through for us on the Sunday :) This event is free of charge but feel free to make a donation to charity at one of the various buckets being passed around.