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With two piers, three harbours, 22 beaches and two marinas, life in the English Riviera revolves around the sea. The calm waters and gentle currents of South Devon’s beautiful bay make it one of the best water sport locations in the UK, particularly for beginners.

Sailing is particularly popular, as the English Riviera has one of the best bays in the UK for learners and salty sea dogs alike. The region plays host to 50 regional, national or international sailing events during the summer months, with competitions always promising to deliver a healthy dose of excitement. August is a busy month in the boating calendar, with the Fastnet race and the week-long Dartmouth Regatta drawing in sailing boats from all over the world.

Let a scuba diving instructor take you out to the deep blue sea so you can swim with the fish, or hire a jet ski and take it for a spin around the bay. You can also give some extreme sports a go including kite-surfing, wind-surfing and water-skiing. If you’re a beginner surfer, the calm waters of the English Riviera are perfect for finding your feet on a board.

If you prefer a gentler pace of life, hire a pedalo and go for a gentle bob in the ocean, or you could even hop on an organised boat trip and try your luck at fishing. Even if your love of water sports is limited to a quick paddle in the waves, you can swim safely in the English Riviera.

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    Add Venture Sports to your Itinerary

    Venture Sports

    Type

    Watersports

    Location

    Paignton

    Venture Sports has been established 30 years, providing a high level of diving knowledge and assistance. Equipment for sale and hire. Air and Nitrox fills. Training facilities. Great dive sites within easy reach of Torbay for beginners and...

  2. Diving Holidays at the Meadfoot Bay Hotel

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    Diving Holidays at the Meadfoot Bay Hotel

    Type

    Watersports

    Location

    Torquay

    Come and enjoy a diving break here at The Meadfoot Bay Hotel in Torquay. One of Torquay’s best dive sites is only a 2 minute walk away at the stunning Meadfoot Beach. We work along side Alpha Divers in Torquay who specialise in offering all types of...

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    Add Jibset Marine to your Itinerary

    Jibset Marine

    Type

    Watersports Centre

    Location

    Torquay

    Ideally situated at Beacon Quay, Torquay, Jibset Marine is a watersports centre, carrying a wide range of sailing clothing and watersports equipment.
    During the summer months we also offer fun for all the family with kayak hire.


  4. Ski West

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    Ski West Watersports

    Type

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    Location

    Paignton

    Skiwest Watersports is based on Goodrington Sands, Paignton. Whether you are on holiday, a local, experienced or a complete novice come along and have some fun.
    Fun includes: Ringo Rides, Speed Boat Rides and Hire, Waterskiing, Kayak Hire etc

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    Add Torquay Wind and Surf Centre to your Itinerary

    Torquay Wind and Surf Centre

    Type

    Watersports

    Location

    Torquay

    Courses in Kite Surfing, paddle boarding, kite buggying plus shop

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    Harbour Sports

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    Watersports Centre

    Location

    Paignton

    "We love the coastline and want you to do the same! Kayaking, paddle boarding, or even a little elementary coasteering will take you into a whole new world. This is ageless fun in a safe and friendly world of water pottering around on the edge of...

  7. Jennifer Ann Dive Charters

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    Jennifer Ann Dive Charters

    Type

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    Location

    Torquay

    Jennifer Ann Recreational & Technical Dive Charters depart from the pontoon mooring in Torquay harbour to popular dive sites in the Tor Bay, Lyme Bay, Dartmouth and Salcombe areas.

    Jennifer Ann is available for full dive charter bookings as well...

  8. Sailing Breaks at the Heritage Hotel

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    Sailing Breaks at the Heritage Hotel

    Type

    Boat

    Location

    Torquay

    Sailing Breaks at the Heritage Hotel

    If you are looking for a sailing break in the UK, then The Heritage Hotel is ideally located for all your needs. Situated in the centre of Torquay, Devon, also known as the heart of the English Riviera, with...

  9. Torbay Sea School

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    Torbay Sea School

    Type

    Watersports Centre

    Location

    Brixham


    We are a friendly Sea School with a lot of experience behind us. We specialise in the personal touch that some of the bigger schools don't have. Our practical courses are normally conducted on our own Bavaria 37(Sail) and an immaculate 2006...

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    Add Brixham Sea School to your Itinerary

    Brixham Sea School

    Type

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    Location

    Brixham

    As an RYA-recognised training centre and Wildlife Safe operator, we offer sailing instruction & skippered yacht charters, specialising in personal and comfortable sailing experiences at realistic prices.

    So if you would like to experience...

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