Activities and Camping

We have five Activity Centres across the region, where you can hire watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new with our friendly and qualified instructors:

Roadford Lake in Devon
Siblyback Lake on Bodmin Moor
Stithians Lake in West Cornwall
Tamar Lakes on the Devon Cornwall border
Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor.

Extend your stay and camp at Roadford Campsite, Siblyback Campsite, Stithians Campsite, Tamar Campsite or Wimbleball Campsite.

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Stithians sailing and windsurfing courses

Whether you are a beginner, improver or at a more advanced level - we have a sailing or windsurfing course for you! We offer junior and adult courses and clubs.

RYA courses are internationally recognised qualifications in dinghy sailing and windsurfing. Participating in these courses will help you to learn and develop invaluable skills such as teamwork, determination, communication, independence, confidence and creative problem solving.

All courses are £125 for the full five weeks plus £7 for the logbook (once purchased you can use the same logbook for follow on courses). All equipment, wetsuit and buoyancy aid use included – you will just need to bring suitable footwear, swimsuit and a towel.

Little Tackers = Age 6-8

Junior courses = Age 8-16
Adult = 17+

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Five-day summer holiday junior courses 2024

Monday to Friday, 9.30am-12pm:

5-9 August RYA Stage 1 Sailing
12-16 August RYA Stage 2 Sailing
19-23 August RYA Stage 1 Sailing

Five-week courses

Saturday 27 July to Saturday 24 August 2024

Every Saturday for five weeks.

Morning courses 9.30am-12pm	Afternoon courses 1pm-3.30pm
Junior Stage 2 Sail	Adult RYA Level 2 Sail
Junior Stage 2 Windsurf	Junior RYA Stage 1 Sail
Junior Sailing Improvers	Adult Sailing Improvers
Junior Windsurf Improvers	Adult Windsurf Improvers

Saturday 14 September to Saturday 12 October 2024

Every Saturday for five weeks.

Morning courses 9.30am-12pm	Afternoon courses 1pm-3.30pm
Junior RYA Stage 1 Sail	Adult RYA Level 3 Sail
Junior Windsurf Improvers club	Adult RYA Level 1 Sail
Junior Sailing Improvers club	Adult RYA Windsurf Improvers club

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Wimbleball Lake (Exmoor)

The spectacular Wimbleball Lake, nestled amongst the rolling hills of Exmoor National Park, is an unforgettable location for your next family day out or camping adventure.
Wimbleball Buccaneers

Join the Wimbleball Buccaneers and take part in six weeks of activity sessions including kayaking, sailing, archery and canoeing! Open to ages 8 - 14.

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Equipment Hire

Experience the ultimate family adventure by exploring the lakes at your own pace. We have a variety of watersports equipment available to hire including; kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards and more.
Wimbleball Lake, Exmoor

Wimbleball is a hub of colour and activity throughout all the seasons. Nestled within the rolling hills of Exmoor National Park, there are plenty of ways to get active at Wimbleball. With an array of walking and cycling trails winding around the 530 acre site, and a fantastic range of watersports and other activities available, this is the perfect location to spend a day outdoors – whether you are looking for a leisurely stroll or a challenging expedition.
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Self-launch and Launch Membership

Already have your own kit? You can launch your own kayak, canoe, dingy or stand up paddleboard at our lakes! And, if you are a regular visitor, you can even become a member and launch as often as you like at all five activity centres!
Wimbleball Campsite (Exmoor)

Experience a family camping holiday like no other at Wimbleball Lake, nestled in the hills of Exmoor National Park. Create the ultimate camping break packed with adventure, creating lasting memories for the whole family.
Roadford Lake, Devon

Roadford Lake sits within the stunning surroundings of the Wolf Valley, close to Launceston on the Cornwall border. One of the biggest and busiest inland waters in the South West, the lake is surrounded by a variety of natural habitats, including Culm Grasslands, woodlands, old pastures and orchards.
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Siblyback, Cornwall

Surrounded by the striking backdrop of Bodmin Moor, Siblyback Lake lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). There is a beautiful 5km round lake circuit, which is perfect for pushchairs, wheelchairs and bicycles. The path runs adjacent to the lake, and passes by the impressive Siblyback Dam and through woodlands.F