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Watersports

For top class sailing, windsurfing and kayaking, look no further than the Solent.

The Hampshire coastline has many attractive harbours, marinas and estuaries, providing ideal locations for watersports.

The River Hamble, with its annual regatta, is one of the country's leading yachting centres and many kinds of leisure craft and sailing facilities can be found there.

Both yacht charter for the experienced sailor or sailing courses for beginners are available at numerous coastal centres in Hampshire.

Visiting boats are welcome in many marinas and a choice of locations is available, from quiet and unspoilt spots such as Emsworth or Keyhaven to attractive town harbours such as Lymington or those with easy access to bars and restaurants such as Port Solent.

Hayling Island's award-winning beaches are the popular home of windsurfing while the Calshot Activity Centre on the edge of the New Forest offers a variety of courses in sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and powerboating for people of all ages and abilities.

For the more adventurous, the Solent also offers opportunities to try out kitesurfing, waterskiing and wakeboarding.


Sailing in Hampshire

Southampton has become synonymous with sailing. If you do not own a boat then places such as Port Solent and Ocean Village provide a perfect setting to sit back on the marina and admire yachts of all shapes and sizes.

If you are looking to start sailing the Hamble School of Yachting run numerous approved courses and taster sessions.

The Jubilee Sailing Trust operates two of the only tall sailing ships in the world designed for people with physical disabilities based in Southampton. The Jubilee Sailing Trust is a registered charity and helps change young peoples lives by taking them out and the tall ships and enabling them to do something that may otherwise not have been possible.

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  1. Pyramids

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    The Pyramids Centre

    Portsmouth

    Be entertained with our fun pools with funky flumes and wacky waves which are enjoyed by all ages. Visit our exciting soft play adventure. Take time out and relax in our unique spa, with salt grotto, herbal steam room and sauna.

  2. John Pinkerton at the bridge, North Warnborough

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    Surrey and Hampshire Canal Cruises Ltd

    Hook

    The 50 seat ‘John Pinkerton’ narrow boat is available for private charter and public cruising on the beautiful Basingstoke Canal at Odiham from April to October.

  3. South Coast Wakeboarding

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  4. Sailing trips with Synergy Sailing

    Synergy Sailing

    Southsea

    Sail with us from Gunwharf Quays to explore Portsmouth Harbour with its many interesting sights, and enjoy the fabulous sailing and numerous ports and marinas that the Solent has to offer.

  5. Sea Juicer Fishing Boat

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    Sea Juicer

    Portsmouth

    Chartering from Portsmouth, sea-juicer is available for full day, half day or evening fishing trips, & caters for all types of anglers from total beginers to the most experienced.

  6. Sunset at Southsea Marina

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    Southsea Marina

    Portsmouth

    Southsea Marina sits on the threshold of the Solent - its relaxed and friendly atmosphere a sanctuary for yachtsmen to escape the crowds. It is a hideaway from the busy cruising grounds of the Solent.

  7. Swimming at Eastney pool

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    Eastney Swimming Pool

    Southsea

    Eastney swimming pool is a small 20m indoor community pool.

  8. Portsmouth Watersports Centre and Kayaks

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    Portsmouth Watersports Centre

    Portsmouth

    Portsmouth Watersports Centre has all the facilities and equipment needed for a wide range of watersports and outdoor activities.

  9. Gosport Ferry in front of the Spinnaker Tower

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    Gosport Ferry Cruises

    Gosport

    A visit to Portsmouth is not complete without taking a leisurely sight-seeing cruise on board the Spirit of Portsmouth.

  10. Portsmouth Harbour Waterbus

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    Portsmouth Harbour Waterbus

    Portsmouth

    The Portsmouth Harbour Waterbus is the first to link the four major attractions of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Explosion!, Royal Navy Submarine Museum and Gunwharf Quays.