Things to Do
Watersports
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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Canoe the Coves Group Excursions
Type
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
Location
Brixham
Explore the coastline on this memorable canoe adventure – the perfect way to discover the Geopark’s stunning marine wildlife and geology.
Reach Outdoors
Type
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
Location
Ansteys Cove, Torquay
Explore the Geopark’s spectacular coastline with an adventure to remember. Reach Outdoors are the South West’s Adventure Specialists. We provide Coasteering, Kayak Tours, Climbing and Abseiling; with the flexibility to deliver across the Torbay area
Jibset Marine Torquay
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.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.
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 fun.
Sailing Breaks at the Heritage Hotel
Type
Boat
Location
Torquay
If you are looking for a sailing break in the UK, then The Heritage Hotel is ideally located for all your needs.
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.
Torquay Wind and Surf Centre
Type
Watersports
Location
Torquay
Torquay Wind and Surf Centre specialise in courses in Kite Surfing, paddle boarding, kite buggying. They also have a shop with all the equipment you could possibly need.
Broadsands Beach Kayak and Stand up Paddleboard Centre
Type
Activity Centre
Location
Churston, Paignton
Beach based kayak, pedalo and stand up paddleboard centre
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.
