Watersports in Poole

Branksome Chine Surf Life Saving Club is a volunteer-led lifesaving and water sports club based at Branksome Chine Beach in Poole. The club provides beach safety education, first aid, rescue training and competitive surf lifesaving for children, teenagers and adults. Members train throughout the year using a mixture of sea, beach and indoor activities, while qualified volunteers also support local beach patrols and promote water safety across the Bournemouth and Poole coastline.

Parkstone Yacht Club is a sailing club based beside Poole Harbour in Parkstone, offering dinghy and yacht racing, cruising, youth sailing and training. Its extensive programme caters for experienced sailors, competitive racers and younger members developing their skills on the water. The club also provides marina, mooring and boatyard facilities, alongside a waterfront clubhouse with dining, social events and views across the harbour.

Poole Amateur Rowing Club offers recreational and competitive rowing from its waterside base near Poole Quay. Established in 1873, it describes itself as Poole’s oldest sports club and aims to make rowing financially accessible to the local community. Newcomers can arrange a free introductory session, making the club suitable for people interested in trying rowing before deciding whether to join.

Poole Yacht Club is a sailing and boating club based on the Hamworthy shoreline of Poole Harbour. The club welcomes new members throughout the year and provides opportunities for yacht cruising, racing, dinghy sailing and watersports training for adults and younger sailors. Members can also access marina berths, swinging moorings, boat storage and maintenance services, alongside a waterfront clubhouse and an active social programme.