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Are you seeking adrenaline-pumping thrills? Want total cultural immersion? Or a looking for breathtaking natural beauty? Then embark on an unforgettable journey as we explore the best summer adventures for students worldwide. These are the top 18-30 activity holidays for thrills and fun around the globe. To be honest this is a bit of a …

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Welcome to Action Outdoors, the UK arm of the UCPA. We offer winter and summer all-inclusive holidays in France. UCPA was set up over 55 years ago (1965) to encourage young people to take part in outdoors sports. It has since developed into a not for profit organisation that provides sport holidays for a wide …

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If you’re looking for the best UK family adventures, then you can find them in every corner of the country. From British activity holidays with kids in Scotland to exhilarating family fun in southern Cornwall. There are countless opportunities across the UK to spend some exciting and quality time together. 11 best UK family adventure …

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Looking for the best Jamaican adventures to enjoy during your visit? Then check out this list of the top 13 outdoor activities and extreme sports in Jamaica. They are guaranteed to keep you entertained. Jamaica is a tropical paradise renowned for its vibrant culture, mouthwatering cuisine, and awe-inspiring landscapes. But did you know it’s also …

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There is no denying it, travelling the world on adventures is not very green. So how do we go about making action sports better for the environment? Well these eco friendly adventure tips are a good place to start reducing your impact. Barely a week goes by without a major news story about the environment. …

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Looking for the best Lithuania extreme sports? Then read this article to discover 19 top Baltic adventures on the wild side in this north eastern corner of Europe. Lithuania is a country of breathtaking beauty, with its lush forests, stunning lakes and rivers, and miles of wild beaches. For those looking for an adrenaline rush …

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We know that trying new things is part of life so we invite you to try our windsurf beginner course in Formentera, Spain. We have an extensive background in windsurfing training and we will take you step by step through the learning of this amazing sport. Personalised windsurfing courses adapted to all levels and ages …

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Join Wet4fun Watersport this season and make your dreams come true by visiting our watersport center in the most beautiful area that the Balearic Islands can offer. Formentera offer you unforgettable views of the Mediterranean Sea, a clean and fresh air and a welcoming cultural atmosphere. There are no limits when the combination of such …

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Compiling a list of all the different types of extreme sport is difficult – if not impossible! But just like the daredevils doing the activities we love a challenge… So check out our A-Z (abseiling to zorbing) list of adventure sports below. And please let us know if we have missed anything! There has been an …

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One of our fabulous winter swimmers recently competed in the Winter Swimming World Championships held at the stunning Lake Bled in Slovenia.

Check out Laura's event story below.

I have recently returned from the Winter Swimming World Championships in Slovenia the proud owner of three gold medals and a new record. It was a fun, well run event in Lake Bled, which was surrounded by snow-covered cloud-topped mountains all week. There was a mix of strokes and distances to choose from, with the distance events held on a triangular course in open…

“Être GlaGla” in English translates as “frozen stiff” and that’s exactly what my board bag was when I removed it from the car roof on race day morning.

The Gla Gla is an epic 14.5km (shorter 6km route available) race that takes place on Lake Annecy in mid January. Located at the foot of the Aravis mountain range in the Haute-Savoie region in Eastern France, 60km due south of Lake Geneva, it’s a breathtaking location.

These factors, amongst…

Are you looking to learn to dinghy sail but want to try it before booking a RYA Start Sailing course?

We will be running three 2-hour taster sessions in 2023 one in Spring, Summer and Autumn. During this session the instructor will teach you the basic skills of dinghy sailing starting with an on land demo before you hit the water to give it a go. 

A taster session is £55 per person and if you subsequently book a RYA Start Sailing Package you will receive a 20% discount on the package price.

Places are limited so book your space today online or by calling the centre on…

Are you looking to learn to windsurf but want to try before committing to a full RYA Start Windsurfing course?

We will be running three 2-hour taster sessions in 2023 one in Spring, Summer and Autumn. During this session the instructor will teach you the basic skills of windsurfing starting with an on-land demo before you hit the water to give it a go.  

A taster session is £55 per person and if you subsequently book a RYA Start Windsurfing Package you will receive a 20% discount on the package price.

Places are limited so book your space today online or by calling the…

Are you looking to learn to kayak or canoe but want to try it before committing to a full BC Paddle Award Discover course?

We will be running three 2-hour taster sessions in 2023 one in Spring, Summer and Autumn. During this session you will be taught the basic skills of kayaking and canoeing spending time in both craft.   

A taster session is £55 per person and if you subsequently book a BC Paddle Award Discover you will receive a 20% discount on the package price.

Places are limited so book your space today online or by calling the centre on 01628 638860. The minimum…

Come down on Thursday 19th September for a relaxing evening of SUP Yoga with Elaine. The session starts at 6:00pm and finishes around 7:30pm.

The price is £30/person - this includes the session and the equipment hire. You will need to be a competent paddleboarder and yoga proficient to participate in this session.

Booking in advance is essential as limited spaces are available.

Fingers-crossed we have a nice, calm, sunny evening and a great Bray Lake sunset.

Bookings for our Beginner SUP Yoga course in August are now open!

Wednesdays – 18:00-19:30 starting 24th August 2022

Paddle – Balance – Stretch

This 4 week course focuses on improving your paddling skills, movement on the board and introduces you to SUP Yoga. Each week will progress your skills in a fun and relaxed environment.

What you will learn

• Yoga stretches, beathing and relaxation techniques that will support your paddling journey
• How to paddle safely and efficiently
• Weather and waterway conditions…

You will be learning downwind sailing at high speeds and working on your accuracy.  This is an exciting session to truly develop your windsurfing skills and preparing you for the open water sea conditions.  After acquiring these challenging skills you will be ready for anything!

Don’t forget SUP Club on Wednesdays and Sundays.  This month SUP Club has the following activities:

Sunday 28th July - Thames Rivers Trip to Boulters with a stop off at the Cafe for refreshments and ice cream. This is approx 10km paddle, so if not advisable for SUP beginners to participate.

Wednesday 31st July - 2km Time Trial

Wednesday sessions start at 6pm & Sunday sessions are between 10am and 12pm. The Thames River Trip on the 28th July will run from 10am to 1pm, due to us stopping off for some refreshments mid-trip.

If you…

The Summer SUP race series is well underway (still time to get involved). The first 3 races in the series have proved to be challenging and great fun.  If you are keen to take part, come down to Bray lake, log a time for a 2km paddle (once around the outside of the lake) and we will be happy to give you a time. 

There are 2 more races to come in the Series, which everyone is welcome to participate in. The dates of the next races are:

Bray Lake Summer Series Race 4 - 11th August

Bray Lake Summer Series Race 5 - 8th September

Registration…

Our N1SCO fun events are proving to be really popular this year, if you are keen to get involved in some fun, one-design SUP races then come and join in.  These events are all about fun and take place over short 50 meter distances. We have boards available for the races but if you own a N1SCO board please bring it along.

You don’t need to be super fit or experienced and if the weather is good, we finish off the evening with a social BBQ and maybe a beer!

For those of you who do not wish to take part in races, you are welcome to use your SUP Club Session to work on your skills.

The…