Lake Activities

DON'T LIKE GOING IN THE SEA? VISIT OUR NEW LAKE LOCATION

As an alternative to our Brighton beach location we'd like to welcome you to our new 2nd location at Piddinghoe lake - situated between Newhaven and Lewis, just off A259 from Newhaven. This is a private inland watersports location available for pre-booked group and family activities as well as training courses, corporate events, educational excursions and watersports tuition.

Brighton Watersports' activities at Piddinghoe lake are brought to you in association with the Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club (NSSC). The location has full changing rooms, showers, toilets, picnic tables and free parking.

About Piddinghoe Lake

Piddinghoe lake or 'pond' as it is sometimes referred to, started life as a quarry in the late 1800's. By the mid 1950's excavation had stopped and the pit had become a lake. Not long after, it was acquired by the Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club who still own it today. Piddinghoe lake is a protected, privately owned, beauty spot in a secluded area.

Facilities at Piddinghoe:

Free parking (no large coaches due to size of the lane)

Secure changing rooms showers, toilets.

Kitchen facilities

Classroom facilities

BBQ facilities

Comfortable outdoor seating and picnic area.

Available activities at the lake

Brighton Watersports activities at the lake range from group Please note that all activities at the lake must be pre-booked.

Contact us today to discuss your exact requirements and book your session at Piddinghoe lake with Brighton Watersports.

Activities available:

RYA Adults Sailing Courses

RYA Youth Sailing Courses

RYA Windsurfing Courses

BC and BSUPA Paddle Board courses

BC kayak courses

Group activities

Corporate events

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OUT ON THE LAKE GALLERY

RYA sailing Brighton and Sussex

FAMILY + CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY PACKAGES

Fun activities for families and children (Children up to 15 years old) with paddleboarding, kayaking, jumbo paddleboarding, raft building and fun games.

CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULES BELOW

Initial introduction with your group leader

Gear up - Wetsuits and buoyancy aids are included

Kayaking and paddleboarding as desired.

You will be given advice and tuition on all activities so experience isn't essential (as long as everybody can swim)

Initial introduction with your group leader

Gear up - Wetsuits and buoyancy aids are included

Introduction followed by a full day of kayaking, paddleboarding, in and out of the water games and activities plus raft building and jumbo paddleboarding!

You will be given advice and tuition on all activities so experience isn't essential (as long as everybody can swim)

Initial introduction with your group leader

Gear up - Wetsuits and buoyancy aids are included

You will be given advice and tuition on all activities so experience isn't essential (as long as everybody can swim)

RYA Adult Sailing - Level 1-3

RYA Youth Sailing - Youth stage 1-4

RYA Windsurfing - start, intermediate, and advanced

RYA Foiling (TBA)

BC and Bsupa Paddle board Lessons

BC Kayak lessons

A mix of different activities to suit your group.

Family Watersports package

Enjoy an extremely fun complete watersports experience great for families. This includes kayaking and stand up paddle boarding.

Available 7 days a week
Minimum party of 4 required
Adult: £55 / Child (Under 16): £35 2 hrs BOOK IT NOW

School Holiday package

Join a fun group of young people for a full day of kayaking, paddleboarding, in and out of the water games and activities plus raft building and jumbo paddleboarding! Please note that we DO NOT provide lunch - please ensure that your child brings a packed lunch.

Availability
Monday - Friday
9am - 4pm
Priced on application BOOK NOW

Kids party package

Just add water! Great for kid's celebrations with a 2 hour fun party session of kayaking, paddle boarding and jumbo paddle boarding.

Available 7 days a week
9am - 11am
11.30am - 1.30pm
Minimum party of 6 required
Child (Under 16): £35 each 2 hrs BOOK NOW

RYA Sailing

RYA Adults sailing
RYA Youth Sailing
RYA Start Windsurfing
RYA foiling (TBA)
Courses available

Group Activities

Sailing
Windsurfing
Paddle boarding
Kayaking
Jumbo Paddle boarding
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SUPERVISED GROUP ACTIVITIES + TUITION

Fun supervised activities for groups of all ages with paddleboarding, kayaking, jumbo paddleboarding and fun games available. We also offer 1-2-1 and group tuition sessions for all ages with a qualified instructor.

CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULES BELOW

Initial introduction with your group leader

Gear up - Wetsuits and buoyancy aids are included

Kayaking and paddleboarding as desired.

You will be given advice and tuition on all activities so experience isn't essential (as long as everybody can swim)

Initial introduction with your group leader

Gear up - Wetsuits and buoyancy aids are included

Kayaking and paddleboarding plus some fun games as desired.

You will be given advice and tuition on all activities so experience isn't essential (as long as everybody can swim)

Initial introduction with your instructor

Gear up - Wetsuits and buoyancy aids are included

Tuition given as desired.

Kayak / Paddleboard 2-3 persons

Enjoy an extremely fun supervised watersports experience. This can include both kayaking and paddle boarding.

Available 7 days a week

Minimum party of 2 persons required
Adult: £55/ Child (Under 16): £40 2 HRS BOOK IT NOW

Kayak / Paddleboard 4-6 persons

Enjoy an extremely fun supervised watersports experience. This can include both kayaking, paddle boarding and some fun games.

Available 7 days a week
Minimum party of 4-6 persons required
Adult: £55 / Child (Under 16): £40 2 hrs BOOK IT NOW

Kayak / Paddleboard tuition

Dedicated 1-2-1 or group tuition for paddleboard and/or kayak with an experienced, qualified Brighton Watersports instructor.
90 minute tuition session Prices
1-2-1 : £75
Group 2-3 persons: £65
Group 4-6 persons :
Adult: £55
Kids: £40
Available 90min tuition session times
Available 7 days a week
1-2-1 (adults only) £75 / 2-3 persons Adult: £65/ 4-6 persons £55 BOOK IT NOW

HOW TO GET THERE

Piddinghoe lake is situated between Newhaven and Lewis, just off the A259 from Newhaven.

Piddinghoe Village :

Post code: BN9 9AX (Mollys Bench)

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We are inspected and licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA)

WE TAKE SAFETY SERIOUSLY

Safety on the water is of paramount importance to Brighton Watersports, especially when we are providing activities for younger people. We ensure that all of our staff are fully qualified to instruct and supervise watersports activities to the highest standards. Brighton Watersports hold an AALA license (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority) for the provision of watersports activities to persons 17 years old and under.

YOU'RE IN SAFE HANDS WITH BRIGHTON WATERSPORTS

We hold all required licences, qualifications and insurance for the provision of our services. Full documentation, including risk assessments and parental consent forms, will be made available to you as part of our standard booking procedure.

FULLY RISK ASSESSED

All of our activities, both in and out of the water, have been thoroughly risk assessed with all documentation available to you when booking.

FULLY INSURED

We have £5 million public liability insurance. Copies of our insurance documentation will be made available as part of our booking procedure.

FULLY QUALIFIED

All Brighton Watersports staff are professionally trained and carry all required industry qualifications for providing watersport activities.

FULLY LICENSED

Brighton Watersports hold an AALA license for the provision of watersports activities to persons 17 years old and under.

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