Things to do in Essex, England: The Best Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing

High quality tuition in Kitesurfing and Powerkiting. We have onsite changing facilities, toilets and cafe next door, ample parking and all only 20m from the beach

Want to learn how to kitesurf? Based in Southend-on-Sea, Richy's Kitesurf School will get you riding with superb tuition from kitesurf professional Richard Flindall. We use only the latest and most up to date kitesurf equipment on the market for all lessons. We have wetsuits, helmets, boots and impact vests of all sizes so all you need to bring is a towel.

Fishers Green Sailing Club at Holyfield Lake in the Lee Valley Regional Park, with 180 acres of scenic sailing water, is the perfect Dinghy Sailing Club in Essex, Herts & North London areas for: fun and safe, family-friendly, casual sailing; year-round club racing, member led dinghy sailing training by RYA certified dinghy instructors. Come and join us. New Members always welcome!

Here at Mersea Island Watersports we are Mersea Islands's first and only dedicated windsurfing and paddleboard centre. We are based right next to the water with a launch ramp a stones throw from our door. This gives us access to the water at all times. Being based around the side of the island we are fairly sheltered making it the perfect place to learn windsurfing or paddleboarding.

ESSA Water Activities Centre's 22 acre lake is situated in the heart of the Lee Valley Country Park. We offer courses, holiday camps, corporate events, parties and taster sessions in a variety of fun water sports. You can sail, kayak, canoe, katakanu, SUP, wobble board, raft, dragon boat, windsurf or powerboat. There is something for everyone! Advance booking is required via our website.

The East London Windsurfing School was established in 1978 and is recognised by the Royal Yachting Association and all instructors are therefore qualified. The school offers a variety of Tuition to learn this exciting sport including RYA certified courses as well as clinics and private teaching. Hire is also available on all scheduled dates.