RYA Windsurfing courses in Devon near Newton Abbott

Our school operates on Decoy Lake, which is situated just outside Newton Abbot a couple of minutes from the end of the A380 dual cariageway. It is a twelve acre fresh water lake set in idyllic country park surroundings. We have large modern centrally heated changing facilities and showers. We believe that there is no better centre in the South West in which to learn the basics of windsurfing.

Windsurfing is a great sport which is really easy to learn if taught in the correct way at the correct venue. We think it is so easy that we guarantee to refund your money if we can't get you up and sailing in your first lesson. None of our competitors do the same.

The Centre is owned and run by Simon Discombe, who has been heavily involved in water sports for many years and is the former British and World Surf Canoe Champion.

The Devon Windsurf & Canoe Centre is approved by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority and is a RYA Windsurfing recognised centre.

Prices are per person and include all equipment - buoyancy aid, wet suit

We can help you to find accommodation in the area

Decoy Lake is an ideal venue to learn to windsurf. It is a twelve acre freshwater lake set in beautiful country park surroundings.

Being a small relatively sheltered venue, the water is always flat, resulting in a far more beginner friendly environment than the sea. We are an RYA recognised centre and teach to the RYA syllabus. We use large boards with relatively small sails which are ideal for beginners.

From Exeter
Follow along the A380 dual carriageway until you reach Pen Inn roundabout. Take the third exit towards Newton Abbot town centre. Take the first left which is signposted Decoy Country Park.

From Torbay
Follow the A380 until you reach Penn Inn roundabout just before Newton Abbot. Take the first exit towards Newton Abbot and then first left which is signposted to Decoy Country Park.