Medway Watersports

Adult Sailing
2025-06-15 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-27 13:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-24 12:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Medway WaterSports Centre, Strand Approach Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1TT, United Kingdom
Come and enjoy learning to sail on the tidal River Medway. We have a fleet of toppers for you to learn the basics before venturing into our double handlers.
For age groups 16+ and sailors must be able to launch and recover and be able to
right their boat from a capsize by themselves. An Instructor will be on hand to help
with your session. To enhance the learning experience there will also be some land based activities during the season, particularly if the weather is poor.
You will get 2 hours on the water but in order to enjoy the full sailing experience please arrive 30 minutes before the published session start time so that you can learn to rig your own boat. You will also need to de-rig and put the boat away so allow another 30 minutes at the end.
IMPORTANT: Please wear old clothes and suitable footwear i.e. trainers or water
shoes. Flip flops and crocs are not suitable and you will not be allowed to
participate. Also bring a towel and dry clothes to change into.

Multi Activity Kids Club
2025-06-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Medway WaterSports Centre, Strand Approach Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1TT, United Kingdom
This week: Canoeing
This is a nine week after school programme covering activities such as kayaking, initiative games, canoeing, bushcraft skills, sailing, SUP and orienteering, with Feast on a Fire for the
last session. A great opportunity to have fun and make new friends.
Ages 8-13
IMPORTANT: Please wear old clothes and suitable footwear i.e. trainers or water
shoes. Flip flops and crocs are not suitable and you will not be allowed to
participate. Also bring a towel and dry clothes to change into.

Adult Kayaking
2025-06-18 19:00, 2025-07-02 19:00, 2025-07-07 19:00, 2025-07-21 19:00, 2025-08-04 19:00, 2025-08-18 19:00, 2025-09-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Medway WaterSports Centre, Strand Approach Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1TT, United Kingdom
Why not join us in the evening for a fun paddle exploring the River Medway.
A great opportunity to make the most of the summer season and meet new people.
In the case of inclement weather where it is not possible to get on the water, we will provide land based learning and activities.
IMPORTANT: Please wear old clothes and suitable footwear i.e. trainers or water
shoes. Flip flops and crocs are not suitable and you will not be allowed to
participate. Also bring a towel and dry clothes to change into.

Adult Kayaking
2025-06-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Medway WaterSports Centre, Strand Approach Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1TT, United Kingdom
Join us for FREE monthly kayaking sessions at the Strand!
Medway Sport, in partnership with Medway Watersports Trust Ltd and funded by Active Thames, is excited to offer the community a chance to explore the river’s fantastic water facilities and engage in unique physical activities as part of their Riverfront Community Fitness & Wellbeing initiative.Whether you’re a kid or an adult, there’s a session for you to enjoy. Each session will run for 2 hours and MUST be pre booked via Medway Watersports website. Cut off for booking will be the evening before the session.
IMPORTANT: Please wear old clothes and suitable footwear i.e. trainers or water
shoes. Flip flops and crocs are not suitable and you will not be allowed to
participate. Also bring a towel and dry clothes in case you get wet!

Multi Activity Kids Club
2025-06-23 16:30 - 18:30 | Medway WaterSports Centre, Strand Approach Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1TT, United Kingdom
This week: Orienteering
This is a nine week after school programme covering activities such as kayaking, initiative games, canoeing, bushcraft skills, sailing, SUP and orienteering, with Feast on a Fire for the
last session. A great opportunity to have fun and make new friends.
Ages 8-13
IMPORTANT: Please wear old clothes and suitable footwear i.e. trainers or water
shoes. Flip flops and crocs are not suitable and you will not be allowed to
participate. Also bring a towel and dry clothes to change into.

Multi Activity Kids Club
2025-06-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Medway WaterSports Centre, Strand Approach Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1TT, United Kingdom
This week: Sailing
This is a nine week after school programme covering activities such as kayaking, initiative games, canoeing, bushcraft skills, sailing, SUP and orienteering, with Feast on a Fire for the
last session. A great opportunity to have fun and make new friends.
Ages 8-13
IMPORTANT: Please wear old clothes and suitable footwear i.e. trainers or water
shoes. Flip flops and crocs are not suitable and you will not be allowed to
participate. Also bring a towel and dry clothes to change into.

Multi Activity Kids Club
2025-07-07 16:30 - 18:30 | Medway WaterSports Centre, Strand Approach Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1TT, United Kingdom
This week: Initiative Games
This is a nine week after school programme covering activities such as kayaking, initiative games, canoeing, bushcraft skills, sailing, SUP and orienteering, with Feast on a Fire for the
last session. A great opportunity to have fun and make new friends.
Ages 8-13
IMPORTANT: Please wear old clothes and suitable footwear i.e. trainers or water
shoes. Flip flops and crocs are not suitable and you will not be allowed to
participate. Also bring a towel and dry clothes to change into.

RYA OnBoard Junior Sailing
2025-07-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-26 12:45 - 15:45, 2025-08-09 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-06 10:45 - 13:45, 2025-09-13 15:30 - 18:30 | Medway WaterSports Centre, Strand Approach Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1TT, United Kingdom
Come and enjoy learning to sail on the tidal River Medway. We have a fleet of toppers for you to learn the basics before venturing into our double handlers.
You will get 2 hours on the water but in order to enjoy the full sailing experience please arrive 30 minutes before the published session start time so that you can learn to rig your own boat. You will also need to de-rig and put the boat away so allow another 30 minutes at the end.
The RYA OnBoard programme offers young people the opportunity to try out sailing in a safe, structured and fun environment.
Open to anyone aged 8-18, the programme enables those taking part to experience all the excitement and relaxation that being on the water offers, whilst at the same time teaching them a wide range of invaluable life skills, from problem solving to leadership and teamwork. To enhance the learning experience there will also be some land based activities during the season, particularly if the weather is poor.
IMPORTANT: Please wear old clothes and suitable footwear i.e. trainers or water shoes. Flip flops and crocs are not suitable and you will not be allowed to participate. Also bring a towel and dry clothes to change into.

Multi Activity Kids Club
2025-07-14 16:30 - 18:30 | Medway WaterSports Centre, Strand Approach Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1TT, United Kingdom
This week: Kayaking
This is a nine week after school programme covering activities such as kayaking, initiative games, canoeing, bushcraft skills, sailing, SUP and orienteering, with Feast on a Fire for the
last session. A great opportunity to have fun and make new friends.
Ages 8-13
IMPORTANT: Please wear old clothes and suitable footwear i.e. trainers or water
shoes. Flip flops and crocs are not suitable and you will not be allowed to
participate. Also bring a towel and dry clothes to change into.

Kids Summer Sailing
2025-07-24 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-08-14 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-21 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Kent
KID’S SUMMER HOLIDAYS TASTER SAILING SESSIONS
Come along and have some fun on the water with our special Summer Holiday 2 hour taster sailing sessions.
We have a fleet of Toppers for you to enjoy sailing with our experienced Instructors in a controlled, safe environment.
Age 8-16
£10
IMPORTANT
Please wear old clothes and suitable footwear i.e. trainers or water shoes. Flip flops and crocs are not suitable and you will not be allowed to participate. Also bring a towel and dry clothes to change into – you will get wet!

Kids Kayaking
2025-07-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Medway WaterSports Centre, Strand Approach Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1TT, United Kingdom

Family Sailing - 2 Adults + 2 Children
2025-08-10 12:30 - 15:30 | Medway WaterSports Centre, Strand Approach Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1TT, United Kingdom
Come and enjoy learning to sail on the tidal River Medway. We have a fleet of toppers for you to learn the basics before venturing into our double handlers.
Family ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children (age 8-16).
Sailors must be able to launch and recover and be able to
right their boat from a capsize by themselves. An Instructor will be on hand to help with your session.
To enhance the learning experience there will also be some land based activities during the season, particularly if the weather is poor.
All children in the family group MUST participate in the sailing. We cannot permit children under the age of 16 to be left on shore or in the Centre without an adult from their own group to supervise them. Our insurance and safe guarding regulations do not permit this.
You will get 2 hours on the water but in order to enjoy the full sailing experience please arrive 30 minutes before the published session start time so that you can learn to rig your own boat. You will also need to de-rig and put the boat away so allow another 30 minutes at the end.
IMPORTANT: Please wear old clothes and suitable footwear i.e. trainers or water
shoes. Flip flops and crocs are not suitable and you will not be allowed to
participate. Also bring a towel and dry clothes to change into.
