Watersports are a good way to improve fitness, strength and coordination; they also offer a sporting alternative to children who are not keen on ball games or competitive sports. They’re confidence builders too, with children working their way through different skills levels. We supply all the equipment from wetsuits and buoyancy aids to boats, while our location makes us easy to reach from Edinburgh and Fife. The children just need to bring some enthusiasm and a willingness to get wet!
Are you in the Scouts or Girl Guides? Remember we have lots of exciting activities for you to get involved in to help you gain a number of badges and awards, for example learning a new sport, improving fitness and taking part in a number of water sports activities.
Our sailing and powerboating courses follow the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) National Sailing Scheme, while for paddlesports we are approved by the Scottish Canoe Association (our regional branch of British Canoeing) and British Stand-up Paddleboard Association.
For general information about how Edinburgh Watersports looks after children on our courses, please read our Note for Parents.
Follow the links below to find out more about each of our activities, email us on bookings@edinburghwaterports.com, or give us a call on 0131 319 1820.
Junior & Youth RYA Dinghy Sailing Lessons
We offer a fantastic range of kids and teen sailing courses at Edinburgh Watersports, from beginner to advanced using, the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) stages.
Kids & Teens Holiday Camps
From 8 - 16 we offer week long outdoor multi-activity courses, sailing courses and paddlesports courses over the holidays.
Junior & Youth Paddlesports Lessons
For kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddleboarding kids lessons Port Edgar Marina is the ideal venue.
Multi Activity Watersports Lessons
Can’t choose just one activity? Check out our Multi Activity courses! Wet, wild and loads of fun, these action packed courses are the ideal way to spend your holidays.
Junior & Youth Windsurfing Lessons
Come along and learn the basics of Windsurfing. We offer adult and kids lessons in this exhilarating watersport.
RYA Youth Keelboat Sailing Lessons
Who says yachting is just for Adults?! At Edinburgh Watersports we provide RYA sailing courses and evening clubs for teens aged 13+.
Junior & Youth Powerboating Lessons
Our kids powerboat courses take you from the basics of low speed skills and manoeuvres to high speed adventures!
Instructor Training
One of the country’s leading training centres, Edinburgh Watersports offers a range of instructor training courses in sailing, paddlesports and powerboating.