Fun in and on the water with these watersports experiences in Sunderland! The way these sessions work is really cool. You buy your voucher for two book your date and then you get to choose which watersports activity you fancy doing from a whole load that are laid on for you on the day at this impressive centre.
So what sort of watersports are on offer in Sunderland? Well you can go on the water with canoeing kayaking paddle boarding or even bell boating. For the uninitiated a bell boat is like two large side-by-side canoes connected by a platform – and you all have to paddle in time. Then there’s surfing and bodyboarding. And last but definitely not least there’s pier jumping. Sounds mad? Well yes it is a bit…
All activities are supervised and hosted by qualified instructors. They’re all super friendly and patient encouraging you all the time. The idea here is that everyone is welcome to come and have a go at whichever watersport they fancy. And this sunny corner of Sunderland with its large stretch of golden sand and superb backdrop of cliffs and rocks is a great place for watersports.
Roker is a family-friendly beach just north of Sunderland’s city centre and has been awarded Blue Flag state meaning it is clean and safe. The waters are ideal for getting to grips with all those paddle and board sports as the waves aren’t too huge or intimidating.
The watersports school is Sunderland’s finest. It boasts a prime position right on the beachfront and offers great facilities including changing rooms clothes lockers hot showers and a teaching room. Everything you need for your chosen watersport is included you just need to bring swimwear towel and a pair of shoes that you don’t mind getting wet (and they have to be ones that won’t come off!).
So the surf’s definitely up for watersports in Sunderland – the question is are you? People often ask if you need to be a good swimmer to try these waterborne activities. The answer is you need to be water confident and comfortable splashing around in the water with a buoyancy aid on not necessarily a swimmer. We reckon everyone will have fun at Roker!
