Boating in the South East
Britain's South East coast is a giant goody
bag crammed with watersports. The jewel in the crown for beginners
and experienced sailors is the Solent, which is a racing mecca not
just in the UK but across the globe.
The sailing is the main attraction but
hydroballs, luxury motorcruisers, fishing boats and more are all on
offer too. In fact, this region may be unique in the UK when it
comes to on the water fun.
On The Water Guide to the South East
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Sailors come from all over the world to test their skills on the
Solent, which is considered one of Europe's best and most
challenging race tracks. More...
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This cosmopolitan chic resort is home to the UK's largest
marina, and is the ideal place for whitewater activity. More...
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Perfect for pleasure boat trippers and canoeists, the Medway is
navigable from Rochester on the Thames Estuary to Tonbridge in
Kent. More...
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Take to the water in the spectacular Chichester harbour. This
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is popular with families because
of its wealth of blue flag beaches and range of watersports.
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England's longest river, the Thames, starts near Cirencester in
Gloucestershire and flows out at Southend-on-Sea, passing through
215 miles of fun on the water. More...
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This east coast waterway provides a snapshot of sailing history
from the 19th century when flat bottomed Thames sailing
barges moved cargo around shallow waters. More...
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Once best known for its oysters, Whitstable on the Kent coast is
now famous for hosting the international waterski championships at
Long Beach. More...
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On the Isle of Wight people are passionate about getting kids
and adults alike into watersports. More...
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Southampton is a vibrant hub of watersports activity. More...
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Once surrounded by sea, this fortified hilltop town played an
important role in the defence of the south coast of England and is
home to the local fishing fleet.. More...
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