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South Devon has an international reputation for watersports activities all year round – with river ways, canals and 120 miles of coastline, South Devon is the ideal holiday destination if you love to get wet. Whether you want a peaceful paddle on the river or to experience the thrill of extreme watersports, South Devon has plenty to offer.

Watersports can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of ability, as long as you have some basic swimming skills. Some might require a little more training and practice, but there are plenty of opportunities in South Devon for a holiday packed with fun activities on the water. Whether you would like to go on a leisurely canoeing trip around the coast, battle with the surf on a stand up paddleboard or combine two elements and try your hand at windsurfing, there’s plenty to choose from when it comes to messing about on the water.

Fancy the life of a surfer? Whether you want lessons or just want to teach yourself, surfing is an easy and fun activity that’s ideal for water babies of all ages (and a great workout too). All you need is a board, some waves and a wet suit to enjoy the thrill of riding a wave. South Devon has a range of top surfing spots to choose from, and plenty of surf shops that will sell or hire you quality boards during your stay.

Head to Exmouth to take part in high adrenaline watersports, such as kite surfing, water skiing and wake boarding. If you're feeling adventurous, diving centres at Exmouth or Teignmouth offer the opportunity for visitors of all diving abilities to explore hidden underwater worlds, from shallow reefs to deep wreck dives.

Take a look below at the South Devon watersports businesses to plan your next adventure.

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Sea Kayak Devon

Address

Coronation Dinghy Park, Coombe Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9PQ

Telephone
01392580535

info@seakayakdevon.co.uk

Dartmouth

Guided sea kayak trips…The ultimate way to explore the south Devon coast. Individuals, groups and families all welcome no experience required.

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Grand Western Canal

Address

Canal Hill, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4HX

Telephone
01884 254072

gwcanal@devon.gov.uk

Tiverton

Opened in 1814, this peaceful, eleven mile long canal is great for walking, boating, angling, cycling, picnics and nature walking.

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106 reviews
Devon Sea Safari

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Operating from the Fish Quay,Teignmouth, Teignmouth, Devon

Telephone
07728770375

info@devonseasafari.com

Teignmouth

Come and explore the stunning South Devon coast from our purpose built sea safari RIB “Whistler”. Whistler is an MCA coded commercial passenger vessel kitted out with the latest equipment to comply with the Martine Coastal Agency’s code of practice...

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308 reviews
Splashdown Quaywest

Address

Tanners Road, Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LN

Telephone
01803 555550

quaywest@splashdownwaterparks.co.uk

Paignton

Make a big splash at the UK’s largest outdoor waterpark!
Choose from 8 tumbling, twisting slides and rides. Get all ‘tyred’ out on the fantastic Surf Lagoon flume and Raging Rapids.

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54 reviews
SeaSports Southwest

Address

New Quay St, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8DA

Telephone
01626 772555

info@seasports-sw.co.uk

Teignmouth

SeaSports South West are an RYA and British Canoeing accredited watersports centre offering tuition in, and
equipment hire for a wide range of watersports including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, power boating, personal...

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EXE Adventures

Address

Briar Clough, Starcross, Devon, EX6 8QF

Telephone
07703 672 701

info@exeadventures.co.uk

Starcross

EXE ADVENTURES is South Devon's mobile outdoor adventure centre, with a 15 seat minibus and trailer of equipment groups can get picked up and taken to adventure activity locations for fun activities and get returned home afterwards. Advanced booking...

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Winding River Canoe

Address

81 East Street, Ashburton, Devon, TQ137AL

Telephone
07789 113738

nick@windingrivercanoe.co.uk

Ashburton

Experience the magic of the river world!

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Saddles and Paddles

Address

4 Kings Wharf, The Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN

Telephone
01392 424241

keith@sadpad.com

Exeter

Saddles & Paddles offers bike, canoe and kayak hire for all the family, from Exeter Quay. We are also a fully functioning bike shop, for sales, accessories and repairs. Located on Exeter’s historic quayside, we are just a 5 minute walk from the city...

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Canoe Adventures

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Tuckenhay TQ9 7EQ and Stoke Gabriel TQ9 6RD, Devon

Telephone
07706 343744

hello@canoeadventures.co.uk

Tuckenhay TQ9 7EQ and Stoke Gabriel TQ9 6RD

Guided river adventures on the River Dart estuary in our fleet of big, open canoes that take up to 12 people each.
Beautiful River. Big Canoes. Great Fun. Great reviews.
No prior experience necessary.
Booking essential. 07706 343744

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