Join us for an action-packed day on the water as we celebrate 100 years of Portsmouth’s city status with our Community Watersports Festival!

We’re giving away 100 FREE watersports taster sessions, and offering 50 more at just £5, giving you, your friends and your family the perfect opportunity to try something new and experience everything our centre has to offer.

What’s on

Your visit will take place alongside a full day of festival fun, with FREE activities for ages 8+ both on and off the water!

Activities you need to book:

Watersports taster sessions – book below! There’s opportunities to try sailing, paddleboarding & kayaking.

Activities you don’t need to book*:

Climbing – there could be an opportunity to try either the wall, Jacob’s ladder or the leap of faith!
Treasure hunt

*Please arrive between 10am-2pm to join one of our no need to book activities. Places are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Food and drink

Food and drink will be available throughout the day from two fantastic local vendors. Little Coffee Southsea will be serving coffee and cold drinks, while Rita’s Pizzas will be offering freshly made artisan pizzas!

Plan your visit

Our centre address is Andrew Simpson Centres, Eastern Road, PO3 5LY.

We expect the day to be busy, so we encourage visitors to walk, cycle, or use public transport where possible.

Our centre is just a 15 minute walk from Hilsea Train Station or a 5 minute walk from the Anchorage Park, Morrisons Bus Stop.

Book your taster sessions

We’re almost fully booked on our FREE taster sessions! You can book a low-cost taster session for just £5 per person in sailing, kayaking or paddleboarding.

Sailing

If you’ve ever wanted to give sailing a go, this short session is the perfect way to get started. Under the guidance of our friendly instructors, you’ll learn the very basics of sailing while enjoying the excitement of being out on the water. It’s a relaxed introduction designed to give you a feel for the sport and help you decide if you’d like to take it further with a full RYA course.