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Cardigan Bay Watersports is the premier water-based activity provider in the sheltered waters of beautiful New Quay on the Mid Wales coast. With a range of activities catering for both beginners and watersports enthusiasts alike, the centre has a maximum ratio of six people to one instructor and you'll receive personalized attention and guidance throughout your experience. Safety is paramount, which is why there is always have a safety boat on the water during hires and lessons. 

The Centre has developed a range of watersport activities and training programmes to meet the needs of a wide variety of users, including schools, clubs, businesses and a range of residents and visitors to the area. You will be able to learn the basics or develop your skills in wonderful surroundings under the guidance of expert staff.

Activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, windsurfing, wingsurfing, powerboating, taster sessions, kids' Splash sessions and RYA courses.

Whether you're celebrating a hen or stag do, birthday, school outing, kids' party, or team-building event, you're guaranteed a day to remember on the water.

Larger Groups and Activtiy Accreditation
Cardigan Bay Watersports maintains highly skilled staff, rigorous safety procedures, hold an Adventure Activity Licence (AALA) and are recognized as a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training Centre. Instructors are fully qualified with national governing body certifications, regularly undergo professional development training, and are DBS checked, First Aid trained, and have undergone safeguarding training.

For larger groups interested in paddleboarding or kayaking, get in touch directly to discuss your specific requirements. The centre aims to provide competitive pricing and can include complimentary wetsuit hire. 

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
2 Day RYA Sailing Course£205.00 per child
2-day RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course£315.00 per adult
Double Kayak Hire per hour£44.00 per group
Kids' Splash (2 Hour)£22.00 per child
Paddleboard Lesson 1 Hour£35.00 per adult
Saturday Sailing Junior£17.00 per child
Single Kayak Hire per hour£22.00 per adult
Taster Sessions£65.00 per adult
Women's Only Sailing£22.00 per adult

These are just a few examples of what we can offer.
Wetsuit hire: £5.00 plus a deposit of £35 | Dinghy Hire: Contact centre direct
Minimum age 8; under 12s need to be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+) on the water during hire sessions.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Autism Friendly
  • Changing Places
  • Changing Places Toilets

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  • Bookable Product

Booking & Payment Details

  • Advance booking essential
  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)
  • Online Booking Possible

Children

  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Facilities for groups
  • Mini Coach Parties Accepted

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Smoking not allowed

Suitability

  • Batchelor Parties
  • Corporate Events
  • Dog Owners
  • Families
  • School Trips

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Hen/Stag Dos Welcome

What's included

  • Equipment Provided

Map & Directions

Cardigan Bay Watersports

Type:Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Sandy Slip, Glanmor Terrace, New Quay, Ceredigion, SA45 9PS

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Tel01545 561257

Opening Times

* Please see our website for details.

We are open from Easter until the end of September, weather permitting.

During school holidays we are open every day; outside of them usually Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Awards

  • Activity AwardsRoyal Yachting Association Royal Yachting Association 2016
  • Activity AwardsAdventure Activities Licensing Authority Adventure Activities Licensing Authority 2017

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2024 women's sailing sessions poster

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