Watersports Hire

Please note our changing facilities are very limited we do have some extra outdoor changing area, you should come beach ready to go.

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All hire must be booked in advance see products below and check availability.

Carsington Sports and Leisure have a variety of boats and equipment to hire, suitable for all the family from little tiny tots to the adventurous grandparents, there is something for all. Hire activities are on offer at weekends and school holidays (subject to availability) All safety equipment needed is provided, wetsuits can be hired at a small cost. All you will need is a sense of adventure, spare clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting wet. 

Weight restriction on some of the craft may apply.

paddlesport booking

Paddlesport Hire

We have a wide range of Paddlesport equipment for hire depending on your preference and ability. All paddle sports are restricted to the bay area. A great experience for children and adults alike. You just need to book in advance, so you don't miss out on these popular activities, then head out on to the water for a great time.

Sit on top Kayaks 
are suitable for beginners a great experience for children and adults alike. Once you're kitted up, head out on the water.

Singles - £18.00 per hour

Doubles - £24.00 per hour

Price includes buoyancy aid and wetsuit hire.

Canadian Canoes 
are suitable for beginners
(These are not as stable as the sit on tops and can be more prone to capsizing)

£20.00 per 30min (2/3 people)

Price includes buoyancy aid.

Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP)are suitable for beginners - advisable to book as this is currently our most popular activity.

Junior Boards £18.00 per 1 hour (1 person / 8 - 14 yrs. / max 60kg)

Adult Boards £20.00 per 1 hour (1 person)

Price includes buoyancy aid and wetsuit hire





Fancy a challenge for your family and friends with 4 to 6 people for this great watersport experience. Our Large and XL SUP's are perfect for those who want to make a splash and enjoy the great outdoors or if you just want to get out and enjoy the sun with friends and family. 

Large family Stand up Paddleboard £40 per 1 hour (up to 4 people, of which 2 need to be adults)   

XL family Stand up Paddleboard £50 per 1 hour (up to 6 people, of which 2 need to be adults)  

Price includes buoyancy aid and wetsuit hire.



Rowing Boats are suitable for beginners and are completely stable

Our rowing boats are perfect for those who want to get out on the water in a more relaxing way with friends and family for up to 5 people 

£20.00 per 1/2 hour (5 people)

Price includes buoyancy aid hire.


Kayaks
suitable for people with experience, including previous capsize training 
Must be able to demonstrate capsize before going afloat.

£20.00 per hour

Price includes buoyancy aid and wetsuit hire.

  • All paddlesports are restricted to the bay area
  • For safety reasons sessions may be cancelled due to water temperature and adverse weather conditions
  • Please note dogs are not allowed on or in the water
  • Wetsuits are optional during the summer months
  • Footwear is advised for all watersports
  • If you don't wish to wear a wetsuits please wear appropriate clothes for getting wet / dirty
  • All Hire sessions need to be book in advance
  • If you do not meet the requirements your booking will be cancelled and is non refundable

Watersports prices & info leaflet

Sailing Dinghy Hire

Sailing Dinghy Hire

We have a range of sailing dinghies for hire depending on your sailing ability.

Laser Pico (Single Hander) is ideal for adults and children who are at a Start Sailing standard or above.

Pico hire cost is £30.00 for a 1 1/2 hour session. (1 person per boat)

We also offer a multiple hire card giving you 10 x 1 1/2 hour sessions for just £270.00

Price includes buoyancy aid and wetsuit hire.

Laser Bahia (Double Hander) which are ideal for sailing with friends and family

Laser Bahia hire cost is £45.00 for a 1 1/2 hour session (2/3 person boat)

We also offer a multiple hire card giving you 10 x 1 1/2 hour sessions for just £410.00 or 5 x 1 1/2 hour sessions for £210. 

Price includes buoyancy aid

(To hire the 2/3 person boats you will be required to show an RYA Level 2 Dinghy certificate or higher at the point of hire If you do not meet the requirements your booking will be cancelled and is non-refundable)


Laser Vago (Double Hander) suitable for very experienced sailors

Laser Vago hire cost is £40.00 for a 1 1/2 hour session

(To hire the Laser Vago you will be required to show an RYA Spinnakers sailing certificate at the point of hire)

Need to pre book the boat hire in advance we can have your boat ready for your arrival.

Wetsuits are available for hire at £5.00 per session, buoyancy aids must be worn at all times and are available FOC.

New Wingsurf Hire

We now have a great opportunity for people that have done their Lean to wing course - Improve your wingsurfing  to come and hire our Wingsurf equipment to practice your new learnt skills. 

We have a rang of Airrush freewing 3.5m 4.5m 5.5m,
Wing-Surfers must be able to launch, sail away from shore, sail across the wind maintaining position and return to their launch point, also be able too self-rescue to get back to shore. 

Basic Wingsurf hire is £30 for a 90 minutes hire  





Windsurf Hire

We have a range of windsurfing equipment for hire depending on your windsurfing ability

Standard Hire is ideal for adults and children who are at a Start Windsurfing standard or above.

Basic Board hire cost is £25.00 for a 90 minutes session.

We also offer a multiple hire card giving you 10x 90 minutes sessions for just £230.00

Price includes buoyancy aid and wetsuits

Intermediate Hire is ideal for those more experienced windsurfers who are used to using harnesses and footstraps

Intermediate hire cost is £30.00 for a 90 minutes session

We also offer a multiple hire card giving you 10x 90 minutes for just £270.00

Need to pre book your equipment in advance so we can have it ready for your arrival.

Wetsuits & Harnesses are available for hire at £5.00 per session, if not wearing a Harness buoyancy aid must be worn at all times and are available FOC.

CRAFT TYPE CRAFT CAPACITY Half Hour Hour
Rowing Boat Hire Five persons £20.00  
Single Sit on top Kayak One person (8 years+)   £18.00
Double Sit on Top Kayak Two persons   £24.00
Junior Stand Up Paddleboard Hire One person (8 - 14 years)   £18.00
Stand Up Paddleboard Hire One person (15 years+)   £20.00
Large Family Paddleboard Four persons   £40.00
XL Family Paddleboard Six persons   £50.00
Canadian Canoe Three persons £20.00  
CRAFT TYPE CRAFT CAPACITY Hour and a Half
Pico Single handed Hire* One person £30.00
Bahia double handed Hire* (RYA Level 2 required) Three persons £45.00
Standard windsurfing Hire* One person £25.00
Intermediate harness & footstraps windsurfing hire* One person £30.00
Wing-surf Hire* One person £30.00
RYA Training Center British Canoeing AALA - Adventure Activities Licensing Authority RYA Onboard OB Paddle Awards