Debdale Outdoor Activity Club

Debdale Outdoor Activity Club Explore sailing, kayaking & more at Debdale Outdoor Activity Club (DOAC.uk) – Manchester’s friendly watersports club! All abilities welcome. Session information.

Learn skills, make friends, have fun on the water. Message us to get started! 🌊⛵ We are not a private members club! We are here for everyone and we offer lots of activities on and off the water. From your first steps in sailing to becoming an amazing kayaker these are just a couple of activities that we have to offer. Please pop-in when you’re near and witness the beautiful setting of our centre,

nestling at the edge of the quarter mile Gorton Lower Reservoir. We have experienced instructors who will help and encourage you to get the best from your session. We operate all year round and only close if a national bank holiday such as Christmas falls on a Saturday. We currently run 2 sessions every Saturday for ages 7-17, a morning session (9-12) and an afternoon session (1 - 4) both sessions have sailing and kayaking on offer (with some variation, for instance we may also include windsurfing in the warmer months)

Sessions cost £10 and that includes equipment hire. You can get involved as long as you have something to wear under a wetsuit, a change of clothes and a towel. though if you own your own wetsuit, wet shoes etc its great to bring them.

**COVID-19 POLICY**

We are always working to ensure a fun and safe experience for all.

- ALL members and participants aged 11 years or over must now wear a face covering when in the building. at all times. further instructions will be given to participants at sessions.
- participants that need a face covering should bring an appropriate mask, along with a sealable plastic back (with name on) to sessions.
- Parents/carers are still required to leave the premises as soon as dropping off participants
- we only allow 4 participants in a changing room at a time to allow for social distancing.

18/08/2026

⛵️🌊 TALL SHIPS ADVENTURE – DAY 3! 🌊⛵️

Wet, cold… but still smiling! 🌧️🥶😄

Day 3 saw our Debdale members sailing back towards Greenock, battling the elements and getting stuck into life at sea! ⚓️⛵️

With multiple sails up, the Tall Ship was making its way through the water while the crew experienced some pretty exciting sights along the way! 🌊

🚁 Helicopters overhead
✈️ Planes flying out over the sea
⛵️ Wind in the sails
🌧️ Rain
🥶 And definitely some chilly conditions!

Cold, wet and loving every minute! 🌊⚓️

17/08/2026

⛵️🌊 TALL SHIPS ADVENTURE – DAY 2! 🌊⛵️

Up, up and away! 🚢 ⚓️

Day 2 of the Tall Ships adventure has seen our members take on an incredible challenge — climbing the mast! 🧗‍♀️⛵️

A chance to test their courage, build confidence and work together as a crew, all while taking in some amazing views from above! 🌊💙

What an experience! ⭐

Keep sailing, crew! 🌊💙

16/08/2026

⛵🌊 DAY 1 – THE ADVENTURE BEGINS! 🌊⛵

They’re off! 🚢⚓️

Some of our Debdale members have set sail from Greenock, Scotland today for an amazing Tall Ships adventure! 🚢 🌊

Over the coming days they’ll be learning new skills, working together as a crew, taking on challenges and experiencing life at sea. 💙

There’s nothing quite like stepping outside your comfort zone, meeting new people and creating memories that will last a lifetime! ⭐

We can’t wait to follow their journey and see what adventures await

Good luck, crew! ⛵️💙🌊

14/08/2026

Another brilliant week at Debdale Activity Club! 💙

From getting out on the water to learning new skills, having a go at new activities and making new friends, it's been another action-packed week! 🌊🏄🛶🚣

There have been plenty of smiles, splashes, challenges and, of course, lots of fun along the way! 😄

Thanks to everyone who joined us this week — you’ve been amazing! ⭐

Bring on another week of adventure! 🌊💙

🌊☀️ JULY RECAP☀️🌊What a month it’s been at Debdale Outdoor Activity Club! 💙We kicked off the month at West Kirby for the...
09/08/2026

🌊☀️ JULY RECAP☀️🌊

What a month it’s been at Debdale Outdoor Activity Club! 💙

We kicked off the month at West Kirby for the North Regional Junior Windsurfing Championship! 🌊🏄‍♀️

🏆 Congratulations to our Debdale Diamonds on an amazing 🥇 1st place!

There was no time to rest! The Debdale Diamonds were straight back into training before heading to Glossop Watersports Club for the Regional Windsurfing League North West — and another fantastic 🥇 1st place! 🏆👏

We also loved seeing so many young people getting outdoors, trying something new and enjoying the water at our Open Day! 🛶🏄‍♀️⛵🌊

🇵🇱 European Championships

Two of our Debdale Diamonds headed to Sopot, Poland, with coach Martin for the T293 & T293 Plus European Championships — an incredible experience and another opportunity to compete, learn and develop! 🌍

☀️ And then… Holiday Club!

July also marked the start of Debdale Outdoor Centre Holiday Club, with lots more outdoor adventures happening throughout the summer!
📅 Monday–Friday until 28th August 2026

A huge thank you to everyone who has been part of July at Debdale! 💙

Here’s to more adventures and fun on the water! 🌊☀️

14/07/2026

Junior Windsurfing 6 - 18yrs at Debdale Outdoor Centre – fun, confidence, and adventure on the water.

5pm - 7pm every Tuesday £6 per session! 🌊

Regional Windsurfing League North West  Watersports Club 11th July 2026! 🥇Debdale Diamonds!
12/07/2026

Regional Windsurfing League North West Watersports Club 11th July 2026! 🥇Debdale Diamonds!

Come have fun on the water today - open until 3pm! £5.50 a family 🌞
12/07/2026

Come have fun on the water today - open until 3pm! £5.50 a family 🌞

North Regional Junior Windsurfing Championship!🏆Congratulations Debdale Diamonds! 🥇
28/06/2026

North Regional Junior Windsurfing Championship!
🏆Congratulations Debdale Diamonds! 🥇

We are so incredibly proud that TWO of our athletes, Jasmin and Theodore, received awards at the GLL Sport Foundation aw...
16/05/2026

We are so incredibly proud that TWO of our athletes, Jasmin and Theodore, received awards at the GLL Sport Foundation awards at the National Speedway Stadium in Manchester this week.

Huge congratulations to them both!

Address

1073 Hyde Road
Manchester
M187LJ

Opening Hours

9am - 4pm

Telephone

+447824535889

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