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Windsurfing Courses
The Watersports Academy offers a wide range of windsurfing courses along with high end equipment hire. We have an extensive range of JP boards and Neilpryde sails to suit beginners through to advanced wave riders.
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Kitesurfing Courses
Based at the water’s edge on the famous Sandbanks peninsula – one of the best locations in the country to try this new and exciting sport – The Watersports Academy is perfectly positioned for you to experience a wide range of kitesurfing courses.
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Wakeboard Courses
The Watersports Academy offers wakeboarding and waterskiing lessons for all abilities whether it is your first time on the water or you’re an experienced rider.
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Sailing Courses
The Watersports Academy offers a wide range of RYA sailing courses from our headquarters on the famous Sandbanks Peninsula. Our RYA training centre is located at the harbour’s edge and provides not only first-class tuition but changing facilities with hot showers!
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Yacht Charter
Our luxury 44ft catamaran will sail you through historic Poole Harbour passing The National Trust’s Brownsea Island and the famous Sandbanks peninsula on its way. Once out in open sea you have a superb choice of sailing opportunities.
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Kayak and Paddle
See the delights of Poole Harbour from one of our easy-to-use, sit-on kayaks, the shallow waters of the harbour (just waist-deep) ensuring your safety.
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Powerboat Courses
The course includes high speed and low speed driving, launching, mooring and anchoring manoeuvres, our harbourside classroom provides an ideal location for learning navigation and passage planning. This course really is the perfect first step into power boating.
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Bike Hire and Tours
Located on the Sandbanks Peninsula the Academy is ideally positioned to access many, and varied, routes. Whether you want a gentle cycle along the beach promenade or to go further afield, through the Purbecks to lunch in one of the many beautiful pubs in the area.
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This year we are stepping up our RYA Youth Courses and continuing with our summer fun camp – you can now choose from a variety of different ways to spend those sunny summers days here with us on and in the water!. 
From a single afternoon of fun on (or in!) the water, to a tailor-made package to suit your particular interests, ability, or team building requirements our corporate group packages are ideal for team building. 
Are you seeking an exciting, memorable and ‘adrenaline rush’ stag or hen party? Then look no further – we offer fun packed activities for you and your friends – all organised under one roof so you can sit back, relax and enjoy! 
