Stranraer Water Sports Association

Stranraer Water Sports Association

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Stranraer Water Sports Association (SWSA) Promoting watersports on Loch Ryan.

Developing a local watersports community and welcoming visitors to get out on the water

02/09/2026

NEW! - 🌊Community Windsurfing 🌊- !NEW!

Thursday evenings 5.30pm- 7.30pm

If you ever wanted to give Windsurfing a go? Now is your chance!
Our Community Windsurfing Session is open to beginners and experienced windsurfers, come and join us on the water.

Join us for an instructor led taster session, or hire equipment, for more information and to book, please go here:
https://stranraerwatersports.com/windsurfing

Get in touch:
✉️[email protected]
☎ 01776560030

02/09/2026

!!!Our weekly KIDS Sessions are back!!!

Join us on the water and learn how to paddle 🛶, sail⛵️, have fun and splash 💦 and create unforgettable memories!

Tuesday 16.00 - 18.00
Thursday 16.00 - 18.00
Costs: £15.- per child (age 8 - 14 years)
https://stranraerwatersports.com/kids-youth-activities

We provide all the equipment, including wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets.
Can’t swim? That doesn’t matter - your buoyancy aid will be keep you afloat and we will support and help you build confidence in the water.

Kids Sessions are so much more than the activity, it’s about making new friends, overcoming fears, building confidence, respecting other people and the environment, motivation, communication skills, working with others and personal challenge. But most of all, it’s about FUN!

Get in touch:
✉️[email protected]
☎ 01776560030

01/09/2026

🧑‍🎄🎁🎄Stranraer Water Sports Christmas Party 🎄🎁🧑‍🎄

Join us for a morning of fun and laughter at the SWSA Annual Christmas Party!

Dive into festive cheer with exciting games 🎲, delicious food 🍪, and great company in the welcoming atmosphere of Stranraer Water Sports.

Expect a very special visit to add magic to the day! 🧑‍🎄

Led by our experienced staff and volunteers, this 2.5-hour celebration promises joy, community spirit, and unforgettable memories.

Whether you're a member or new to SWSA, come share in the holiday fun!

Book your spot now https://widget.eola.co/f6dqb/activities/swsa-annual-christmas-party and be part of a true seasonal highlight!

01/09/2026

🌊☀️ The Summer Holidays are over, but Water Sports continue with SWSA ☀️🌊

Our weekly sessions on Loch Ryan:

MONDAY
Youth Sessions - Ages 12-17 years - 4.20pm-6.30pm:
A fun filled afternoon on the water 🌊, exploring different types of craft like sailing ⛵, windsurfing 🏄🏾‍♀️, kayaking 🚣‍♀️, canoeing or paddle boarding 💦.
Book Now: https://stranraerwatersports.com/kids-youth-activities

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
Kids Sessions - Ages 8 - 14 years - 4pm-6pm:
A fun filled afternoon on the water 🌊, exploring different types of craft like sailing ⛵, windsurfing 🏄🏾‍♀️, kayaking 🚣‍♀️, canoeing or paddle boarding 💦
Book Now: https://stranraerwatersports.com/kids-youth-activities

THURSDAY
Community Windsurfing - Ages 8+ - 5.30pm-7.30pm
Our Community Windsurfing Session is open to beginners and experienced windsurfers, come and join us on the water.

Book Now: https://stranraerwatersports.com/windsurfing

SATURDAY
Intro to Kayaking for Adults - 18+ - 10am-12noon:
Immerse yourself in the stunning waters of Loch Ryan while discovering the joy of kayaking in a friendly, supportive environment.
Book Now: https://stranraerwatersports.com/paddlesports

Intro to Paddle Boarding for Adult - 18+ - 1pm-3pm:
Perfect for complete beginners or those wanting a refresher. This two-hour experience covers essential paddling techniques, safety skills, and equipment use, all guided by our expert instructors.
Book Now: https://stranraerwatersports.com/paddlesports

Get in touch:
✉️[email protected]
☎ 01776560030

01/09/2026

🎃Join us for a Spooktacular Halloween Party 🎃

👻Friday 30th October: 4.30pm-6.30pm👻

Enjoy games, pumpkin carving, marshmallow toasting, music, and fun with friends on Stranraer Beach.

Our spooky evening promises laughter, thrills, and a welcoming community vibe.

Dress up in your best Halloween costume and get ready for a night filled with treats, surprises, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out on this unique celebration where the spirit of Halloween meets the charm of Stranraer’s waterfront.

Book now: https://widget.eola.co/f6dqb/activities/2zgay and join the fun—if the ghosts don’t get you first!

31/08/2026

!!!Our weekly KIDS Sessions are back!!!

Join us on the water and learn how to paddle 🛶, sail⛵️, have fun and splash 💦 and create unforgettable memories!

Tuesday 16.00 - 18.00
Thursday 16.00 - 18.00
Costs: £15.- per child (age 8 - 14 years)
https://widget.eola.co/f6dqb/activities/mix-kids-camp

We provide all the equipment, including wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets.
Can’t swim? That doesn’t matter - your buoyancy aid will be keep you afloat and we will support and help you build confidence in the water.

Kids Sessions are so much more than the activity, it’s about making new friends, overcoming fears, building confidence, respecting other people and the environment, motivation, communication skills, working with others and personal challenge. But most of all, it’s about FUN!

Get in touch:
✉️[email protected]
☎ 01776560030

30/08/2026

!!Our weekly YOUTH GROUP is back!!!

Whether you’re paddling 🚣‍♀️, sailing ⛵, windsurfing 🏄🏾‍♀️ or learning to row 🚣‍♂️, every Youth Group session is packed with opportunities to improve your skills and build confidence while enjoying water sports and activities.

Monday 16.30-18.30
Costs: £20.- per youth (age 12 - 17 years)
https://widget.eola.co/f6dqb/activities/g8s4a

We provide all the equipment, including wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets.
Can’t swim? That doesn’t matter - your buoyancy aid will be keep you afloat and we will support and help you build confidence in the water.

For young people aged 12–17 years, Youth Group is designed for those wanting to give water sports ago for the first time, for people visiting Stranraer on holiday and for regulars to build and develop new skills.

Get in touch:
✉️[email protected]
☎ 01776560030

30/08/2026

🌊☀️ The Summer Holidays are over, but Water Sports continue with SWSA ☀️🌊

Our weekly sessions on Loch Ryan:

MONDAY
Youth Sessions - Ages 12-17 years - 4.20pm-6.30pm:
A fun filled afternoon on the water 🌊, exploring different types of craft like sailing ⛵, windsurfing 🏄🏾‍♀️, kayaking 🚣‍♀️, canoeing or paddle boarding 💦.
Book Now: https://widget.eola.co/f6dqb/activities/g8s4a

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
Kids Sessions - Ages 8 - 14 years - 4pm-6pm:
A fun filled afternoon on the water 🌊, exploring different types of craft like sailing ⛵, windsurfing 🏄🏾‍♀️, kayaking 🚣‍♀️, canoeing or paddle boarding 💦
Book Now: https://widget.eola.co/f6dqb/activities/mix-kids-camp

THURSDAY
Community Windsurfing - Ages 8+ - 5.30pm-7.30pm
Our Community Windsurfing Session is open to beginners and experienced windsurfers, come and join us on the water.

Book Equipment Hire: https://widget.eola.co/f6dqb/activities/community-windsurfing-equipment-hire
Book Windsurfing Tuition:
https://widget.eola.co/.../community-windsurfing-tuition

SATURDAY
Intro to Kayaking for Adults - 18+ - 10am-12noon:
Immerse yourself in the stunning waters of Loch Ryan while discovering the joy of kayaking in a friendly, supportive environment.
Book Now: https://widget.eola.co/f6dqb/activities/e4u2x

Intro to Paddle Boarding for Adult - 18+ - 1pm-3pm:
Perfect for complete beginners or those wanting a refresher. This two-hour experience covers essential paddling techniques, safety skills, and equipment use, all guided by our expert instructors.
Book Now: https://widget.eola.co/f6dqb/activities/4mp73

Get in touch:
✉️[email protected]
☎ 01776560030

29/08/2026

NEW! - 🌊Community Windsurfing 🌊- !NEW!

Thursday evenings 5.30pm- 7.30pm

If you ever wanted to give Windsurfing a go? Now is your chance!
Our Community Windsurfing Session is open to beginners and experienced windsurfers, come and join us on the water.

Equipment Hire:
If you are a confident wind surfer 🏄 and would like to get on the water 🌊 with a group of likeminded people, but don’t have the equipment, you can rent equipment from us!
Book Equipment Hire:
https://widget.eola.co/f6dqb/activities/community-windsurfing-equipment-hire

Tuition
Try windsurfing 🏄 with a taster tuition session. Learn how to balance, position the board, set up and control the sail. Out on the water, practise moving off, sailing in a straight line and simple turns.
Book Windsurfing Tuition:
https://widget.eola.co/.../community-windsurfing-tuition See less

29/08/2026

We’re in the customer vote for a Tesco Fruit & Veg grants.
It’s a scheme which gives community projects like us grants of up to £1,500.

The grant will be used to increase the provision of our land-based games for our young people and provide fresh fruit and vegetable snacks to promote healthy eating and living during sessions.

As a Tesco Customer, you can now vote in Tesco Stranraer Superstore during August, September, November and December, to decide how much funding we get, so please support us next time you shop at Tesco!

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Location

Address


Harbour Office, West Pier
Stranraer
DG97RE