Rye Watersports
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Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00
About Rye Watersports
Rye Watersports offers windsurfing kitesuring sailing and SUP lessons to adults and children. Hire of equipment is available and day sailors with their own kit are welcome to use the lake which is close to Camber Sands and Rye
Rye Watersports Description
Rye Watersports is based in a beautiful location surrounded by the vast expanse of the Romney Marshes and the sea . Lessons in kitesurfing, windsurfing and sailing are taught on our coastal lake, mid-way between the ancient cinque port of Rye and Camber. The nearby beaches of Camber Sands in East Sussex, and Greatstone in Kent are where we run our kitesurfing lessons from. Rye Watersports is a recognised BKSA Kitesurfing school and Royal Yachting school for windsurfing and sailing.
The Rye Watersports team are very experienced, having taught at centres around world and are always on hand to give friendly tips and advice. Rye Watersports was established in 1986, and became a BKSA kitesurf school in 2003. It is still under the same ownership.
A lake with sea breezes is pretty unique and our position so close to the South East Coast means the wind stats here are amazing. The frequent, strong wind that sweeps in over the Kent and Sussex coastline is verified by a wind farm which has recently been constructed on the marshes behind our centre. We’re only one hour from South London so it’s well worth the trip to enjoy the conditions that Rye Watersports has to offer, whether for a lesson, board hire, or just to have a blast on your own windsurfer.
Kitesurfing has become an incredibly popular watersport over the past decade; it combines well with windsurfing as you can pick up some real speed in much lighter winds. At Rye Watersports we run kitesurfing lessons for beginners through to more experienced riders.
Rye Watersports hosts several events throughout the year such as demo days, clinics and BBQ’s. Everyone is welcome at our centre from complete beginners to experts wanting to practice flat water tricks. Lessons for children and adults are often run on the same day, so all the family can join in. Equipment and wetsuit hire is available on an hourly basis.
It’s easy to book a lesson via our online system, but if you’d like to call for a chat first please do.
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Georgie Watson's art is available to view and buy at the Christmas pop up shop @ Rye Creative Centre on Saturday 24th November 10.00 - 4.00. Her atmospheric oil paintings of Camber and the surrounding areas, and Christmas themed woodcuts will be on display, along with work from other professional artists, jewellery makers and potters.
Big Up!!! to our Team -15 youth windsurf race squad, Rye Rebels, who had an epic summer of racing culminating in being crowned Regional Champions 2018!! Massive well done to all 'the Rebels' - we are very proud! Bring on 2019 where we will be 'rippin it up' once again!
Hi folks the 2019 Summer Camps are now available to book online we know it seems a long way off but this year they were all fully booked by April! In our Summer Camps Kids 7-12 get two days of Windsurfing, Sailing, Kayaking and a huge on Water treasure hunt it is a great introduction to Watersports and can be a huge confidence booster. So be sure you dont miss out! https://ryewatersports.bookinglive.com/bo ok/add/p/39
Paddleboards for sale Fanatic Ray Premium inflatable 12'6x32 2018 Mint Condition £790 Starboard Avanti solid 11'2x36 2018 4 for sale good condition £750.00 each photos coming tomorrow Fanatic Fly solid 10'6x31 2016 fair condition scuffs and dings £295 More photos and viewing upon request
Boards for sale Fanatic Gecko 156 2018 Condition good one repair under nose protector £695 Fanatic Gecko 146 2017 Very Good £650 Fanatic Gecko 133 2017 Good one repair on deck £595 Fanatic Gecko 120 2018 Mint condition £795... Fanatic Gecko 112 2014 Good a few scuffs £400 More photos available and viewing upon request
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Sorry for the wait here is the list of kit for sale Sails North E type 4m year 2016 condition good price £240 North E type 4m 2017 condition very good £255 North E type 4.5m 2016 condition very good £240... North E type 4.5m 2017 condition very good £255 North Volt 5.3 2015 condition good but bottom panel replaced £290 North volt 5.6 2017 condition very good £375 North E type 5.8 2017 Very good except taped hole in 5th panel up North E type 6.6 2017 very good £350 North E type 7.3 2016 very good £375 North E type 7.8 2014 fair bottom panel replaced £190
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We have been amazed by the turn out we've gotten this year for our Sailing and Windsurfing clubs. It's been amazing to see so much talent and dedication in all our members we had a lot of fun and we hope you all did too! There is only one sailing club left this year on Wednesday the 31st 10-12 so if you can make it we'd love to see you down here! PS Heres some pictures from Wednesdays fun pity about the wind!
Anyone for a Sunday blast?
Hi everyone we're going to be selling loads of great kit soon with lots of great windsurf and paddleboard gear up for grabs so be sure to keep watching this space as you could grab yourself a bargain! More details coming soon.
Perfect day for our SUP challenge. This is the leader board! Do a sub 24:00 lap and your hour hire is free!
We are still open 7 days a week. Make the most of this amazing autumn weather! Its a glorious weekend ahead. Kayaks and paddle boards available for hire or 4 places left on our Saturday afternoon intro to paddle board lesson! www.ryewatersports.co.uk
We still have spaces on our incredibly popular 2 hour beginners Paddleboard course this Saturday with sunshine and calm conditions forecast it couldn't be better conditions so don't miss out book online today!
Hi everyone just a little information about whats happening this month at Rye Watersports and we have put on a few extra courses for you lovely people! Sailing Adult level 1 13-14 October Adult level 2 20-21 October Youth Sailing... Sailing Club running on the 17,24 and 31 Stage 1 22-23 Nearly gone! Stage 3 27-28 Youth Windsurfing Stage 1 22-23 Nearly gone! Stage 2 25-26 Paddle Boarding 2hr Ready to ride 13th,20th and 27th (over 16s only) All Courses may be booked online from our website or over the phone If there is enough interest we may be able to put on additional courses aswell See you all on the water!
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Great SUP fit lesson on the perfect autumn morning. Who needs the med...
Well done to Sinead, Vicky, Meg, Sharon and Luciana. Celebrating the completion of their RYA level 1 sailing course this weekend. Well done girls!
Due to popular demand we have put 4 more spaces on our last Stage 1 Sailing of the year on the 22-23rd of October this course will be taught by two of our most experienced instructors so everyone gets the attention they deserve
The lake will be closed on Monday the 8th of October. This is a one off, due to unforeseen circumstances
Hey guys just so everyone knows im afraid we are no longer able to do late night sailing this year due to it getting dark to early the lake will be open 9-5 7 days a week from now on.
Unbelievably good place to learn and progress with the safety net of rescue if you get into trouble. The friendliest of staff who eat sleep and breath windsurfing sailing and kitesurfing and sup. On a good wind day you have a full range of sailers from beginner through to intermediate to advance.
Successfully completed a 2 day beginners kitesurf session on 19th & 20th August. A fantastic experience which took me from zero knowledge to standing up on a board start and I'm +50 yes old and should be taking it easy... apparently. Sam is a brilliant instructor, really chilled, very knowledgeable and expertly adapted the sessions to the weather conditions and my dodgy knees. I am definitely coming back for some follow up lessons. Thanks to all at Rye Watersports
Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Looking forward to going back.
Really fantastic instructors gave a group of 20 Guides an amazing taster session of windsurfing and SUP. They all loved it!
One of the best places in the country to learn or improve your water skills. The staff are patient and understanding with an unrivalled knowledge of the water. Thanks Steve Sam and Margaret for all your time and patience. See you all soon for another season ���
My son has a wonderful time in the kids 2 day camp. Sailing, windsurfing and kayaking in beautiful weather, fun and knowledgeable instructors in a wonderfully relaxing environment. I could not recommend enough. Thank you - Anne-Marie
My daughter has had two wonderful days this week at Rye Watersports learning to windsurf and sail with her school. Thank you! They all had a blast!
My 10 year old has just completed his RYA2 with a Steve. He absolutely loved it and Steve was fantastic with them. We will be back.
Just finished Kayaking at Rye Watersports, had a wonderful time, in beautiful surroundings would highly recommend! I'll definitely be back!
Great place to learn. Did level 2 sailing course with Sam. Brilliant teacher and lovely cafe.
Great day, instructor Steve was amazing with the kids, my daughter struggles with balance due to CP and he accommodated her needs brilliantly, she came off with a huge boat of confidence, we’ll be back again, thank you�
Fantastic weekend paddle boarding with Rye Water sports. Excellent instructors and really good fun. Will definitely be going again and would highly recommend.
Fantastic place
Great for paddleboarding and the staff are so helpful and friendly
Enjoyed a fantastic lesson of paddle boarding that then enabled me to take part in SUP keep fit the next week. Really enjoyed it; such fun and a beautiful location.
Be back soon great venue, great service and very safe when playing in water
Awesome place ... Check them out
Absolutely fantastic. We took 12 scouts for the day. Everyone was so accommodating and the scouts and us leaders had a brilliant day.
Would recommend it to everyone.
If you are thinking of going, Go. You will have the most awesome day ever. Will definitely be going back again very soon.
A quick thank you for the windsurfing instruction and hire. You made it a pleasure to get back on the water after almost 20 years. Really flexible helping me sort out dates, friendly encouraging instruction (thanks Ollie), nothing too much trouble (thanks Jack for swapping rigs multiple times) a really laid back atmosphere and just a great place to hang out at the cafe and by the lake. Thank you!
Unbelievably good place to learn and progress with the safety net of rescue if you get into trouble. The friendliest of staff who eat sleep and breath windsurfing sailing and kitesurfing and sup. On a good wind day you have a full range of sailers from beginner through to intermediate to advance.
Successfully completed a 2 day beginners kitesurf session on 19th & 20th August. A fantastic experience which took me from zero knowledge to standing up on a board start and I'm +50 yes old and should be taking it easy... apparently. Sam is a brilliant instructor, really chilled, very knowledgeable and expertly adapted the sessions to the weather conditions and my dodgy knees. I am definitely coming back for some follow up lessons. Thanks to all at Rye Watersports
Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Looking forward to going back.
Really fantastic instructors gave a group of 20 Guides an amazing taster session of windsurfing and SUP. They all loved it!
One of the best places in the country to learn or improve your water skills. The staff are patient and understanding with an unrivalled knowledge of the water. Thanks Steve Sam and Margaret for all your time and patience. See you all soon for another season ���
My son has a wonderful time in the kids 2 day camp. Sailing, windsurfing and kayaking in beautiful weather, fun and knowledgeable instructors in a wonderfully relaxing environment. I could not recommend enough. Thank you - Anne-Marie
My daughter has had two wonderful days this week at Rye Watersports learning to windsurf and sail with her school. Thank you! They all had a blast!
My 10 year old has just completed his RYA2 with a Steve. He absolutely loved it and Steve was fantastic with them. We will be back.
Just finished Kayaking at Rye Watersports, had a wonderful time, in beautiful surroundings would highly recommend! I'll definitely be back!
Great place to learn. Did level 2 sailing course with Sam. Brilliant teacher and lovely cafe.
Great day, instructor Steve was amazing with the kids, my daughter struggles with balance due to CP and he accommodated her needs brilliantly, she came off with a huge boat of confidence, we’ll be back again, thank you�
Fantastic weekend paddle boarding with Rye Water sports. Excellent instructors and really good fun. Will definitely be going again and would highly recommend.
Fantastic place
Great for paddleboarding and the staff are so helpful and friendly
Enjoyed a fantastic lesson of paddle boarding that then enabled me to take part in SUP keep fit the next week. Really enjoyed it; such fun and a beautiful location.
Be back soon great venue, great service and very safe when playing in water
Awesome place ... Check them out
Absolutely fantastic. We took 12 scouts for the day. Everyone was so accommodating and the scouts and us leaders had a brilliant day.
Would recommend it to everyone.
If you are thinking of going, Go. You will have the most awesome day ever. Will definitely be going back again very soon.
A quick thank you for the windsurfing instruction and hire. You made it a pleasure to get back on the water after almost 20 years. Really flexible helping me sort out dates, friendly encouraging instruction (thanks Ollie), nothing too much trouble (thanks Jack for swapping rigs multiple times) a really laid back atmosphere and just a great place to hang out at the cafe and by the lake. Thank you!
Unbelievably good place to learn and progress with the safety net of rescue if you get into trouble. The friendliest of staff who eat sleep and breath windsurfing sailing and kitesurfing and sup. On a good wind day you have a full range of sailers from beginner through to intermediate to advance.
Successfully completed a 2 day beginners kitesurf session on 19th & 20th August. A fantastic experience which took me from zero knowledge to standing up on a board start and I'm +50 yes old and should be taking it easy... apparently. Sam is a brilliant instructor, really chilled, very knowledgeable and expertly adapted the sessions to the weather conditions and my dodgy knees. I am definitely coming back for some follow up lessons. Thanks to all at Rye Watersports
Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Looking forward to going back.
Really fantastic instructors gave a group of 20 Guides an amazing taster session of windsurfing and SUP. They all loved it!
One of the best places in the country to learn or improve your water skills. The staff are patient and understanding with an unrivalled knowledge of the water. Thanks Steve Sam and Margaret for all your time and patience. See you all soon for another season ���
My son has a wonderful time in the kids 2 day camp. Sailing, windsurfing and kayaking in beautiful weather, fun and knowledgeable instructors in a wonderfully relaxing environment. I could not recommend enough. Thank you - Anne-Marie
My daughter has had two wonderful days this week at Rye Watersports learning to windsurf and sail with her school. Thank you! They all had a blast!
My 10 year old has just completed his RYA2 with a Steve. He absolutely loved it and Steve was fantastic with them. We will be back.
Just finished Kayaking at Rye Watersports, had a wonderful time, in beautiful surroundings would highly recommend! I'll definitely be back!
Great place to learn. Did level 2 sailing course with Sam. Brilliant teacher and lovely cafe.
Great day, instructor Steve was amazing with the kids, my daughter struggles with balance due to CP and he accommodated her needs brilliantly, she came off with a huge boat of confidence, we’ll be back again, thank you�
Fantastic weekend paddle boarding with Rye Water sports. Excellent instructors and really good fun. Will definitely be going again and would highly recommend.
Fantastic place
Great for paddleboarding and the staff are so helpful and friendly
Enjoyed a fantastic lesson of paddle boarding that then enabled me to take part in SUP keep fit the next week. Really enjoyed it; such fun and a beautiful location.
Be back soon great venue, great service and very safe when playing in water
Awesome place ... Check them out
Absolutely fantastic. We took 12 scouts for the day. Everyone was so accommodating and the scouts and us leaders had a brilliant day.
Would recommend it to everyone.
If you are thinking of going, Go. You will have the most awesome day ever. Will definitely be going back again very soon.
A quick thank you for the windsurfing instruction and hire. You made it a pleasure to get back on the water after almost 20 years. Really flexible helping me sort out dates, friendly encouraging instruction (thanks Ollie), nothing too much trouble (thanks Jack for swapping rigs multiple times) a really laid back atmosphere and just a great place to hang out at the cafe and by the lake. Thank you!
Unbelievably good place to learn and progress with the safety net of rescue if you get into trouble. The friendliest of staff who eat sleep and breath windsurfing sailing and kitesurfing and sup. On a good wind day you have a full range of sailers from beginner through to intermediate to advance.
Successfully completed a 2 day beginners kitesurf session on 19th & 20th August. A fantastic experience which took me from zero knowledge to standing up on a board start and I'm +50 yes old and should be taking it easy... apparently. Sam is a brilliant instructor, really chilled, very knowledgeable and expertly adapted the sessions to the weather conditions and my dodgy knees. I am definitely coming back for some follow up lessons. Thanks to all at Rye Watersports
Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Looking forward to going back.
Really fantastic instructors gave a group of 20 Guides an amazing taster session of windsurfing and SUP. They all loved it!
One of the best places in the country to learn or improve your water skills. The staff are patient and understanding with an unrivalled knowledge of the water. Thanks Steve Sam and Margaret for all your time and patience. See you all soon for another season ���
My son has a wonderful time in the kids 2 day camp. Sailing, windsurfing and kayaking in beautiful weather, fun and knowledgeable instructors in a wonderfully relaxing environment. I could not recommend enough. Thank you - Anne-Marie
My daughter has had two wonderful days this week at Rye Watersports learning to windsurf and sail with her school. Thank you! They all had a blast!
My 10 year old has just completed his RYA2 with a Steve. He absolutely loved it and Steve was fantastic with them. We will be back.
Just finished Kayaking at Rye Watersports, had a wonderful time, in beautiful surroundings would highly recommend! I'll definitely be back!
Great place to learn. Did level 2 sailing course with Sam. Brilliant teacher and lovely cafe.
Great day, instructor Steve was amazing with the kids, my daughter struggles with balance due to CP and he accommodated her needs brilliantly, she came off with a huge boat of confidence, we’ll be back again, thank you�
Fantastic weekend paddle boarding with Rye Water sports. Excellent instructors and really good fun. Will definitely be going again and would highly recommend.
Fantastic place
Great for paddleboarding and the staff are so helpful and friendly
Enjoyed a fantastic lesson of paddle boarding that then enabled me to take part in SUP keep fit the next week. Really enjoyed it; such fun and a beautiful location.
Be back soon great venue, great service and very safe when playing in water
Awesome place ... Check them out
Absolutely fantastic. We took 12 scouts for the day. Everyone was so accommodating and the scouts and us leaders had a brilliant day.
Would recommend it to everyone.
If you are thinking of going, Go. You will have the most awesome day ever. Will definitely be going back again very soon.
A quick thank you for the windsurfing instruction and hire. You made it a pleasure to get back on the water after almost 20 years. Really flexible helping me sort out dates, friendly encouraging instruction (thanks Ollie), nothing too much trouble (thanks Jack for swapping rigs multiple times) a really laid back atmosphere and just a great place to hang out at the cafe and by the lake. Thank you!
More about Rye Watersports
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00