to adult and childrens learning activities.
Surfing, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing
The Isle of Wight has many great locations for fun and competitive Surfing, Windsurfing, and Kitesurfing.
White Air
White Air is Europes largest Extreme Sports Festival. The festival brings together competitors from a wide range of watersports and landsports, such as Surfing, Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Zapcats, Mountain Boarding, BMX, and more. There is also the UKs largest trade and equipment demo, huge party nights, bands, and DJs.
White Air takes place in Isle of Wight (Yaverland), over two weeks in October.
Sailing
The Isle of Wight is synonymous with sailing. The island offers many sailing centers and anchorage, including Cowes, Yarmouth, Bembridge and Ryde. Ventnor will be added to this list shortly, with the building of the Ventnor Harbour. There are many sailing events in and around the island, the most well known of course is Cowes Week, attracting visitors from all over the world.
Childrens Activities
Wight Water Surf and Paddle Centre, 19 Orchardleigh Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7NP. Tel. 01983 404987 (beach) or 01983 866269 (office). For equipment hire, hourly instruction, courses, individuals, families, schools and groups. Splash Sessions a speciality for school parties, groups, birthdays, etc. 7 days a week from May to September.
* Sit-on Kayaks and Wave Skis
* Surfboarding
* Bodyboarding
* Skimming
* Open Canoes