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.

09/10/2026

🌊 SATURDAY AT DEBDALE! 🌊

Looking for something fun, active and different for the kids this Saturday? 💙

Come and get ON THE WATER at Debdale! 🌊

There’s plenty to get stuck into, whether they’re trying something for the first time or already love being on the water:

🏄‍♀️ Windsurfing
⛵ Sailing
🛶 Canoeing
🚣 Kayaking
🏄 Paddleboarding

Make new friends, learn new skills, get active and most importantly… HAVE FUN! 🙌

📍 Debdale Outdoor Activity Club

🌊 Come and join us on the water!

Who’s joining us this Saturday? 👇💙

🌊 SEPTEMBER AT DEBDALE 🌊What a brilliant month it’s been at Debdale Outdoor Activity Club! 💙September has been packed wi...
05/10/2026

🌊 SEPTEMBER AT DEBDALE 🌊

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

September has been packed with windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding, with the reservoir staying busy right through the month. 🌊🏄‍♀️🛶⛵

💎 DEBDALE DIAMONDS 💎

Our young windsurfers have had an incredible month, finishing the Regional North West Windsurfing League in style with the Diamonds taking 1st Team at Scotman’s Flash — making it 1st Team at every league event this season! 🏆

🏆 UKWA National Wind Sports Championships

What a way to round off the month!

🥇🏆1st – Techno 3.5 Boy
🥇🏆1st – Techno 5.0 Girl
🥉 3rd – Techno 7.8 Girl

A huge congratulations to all our Debdale Diamonds who have raced, trained, learned and represented the club throughout September. 💎👏

It’s also been fantastic to see Nacro, Moet and our wider watersports community enjoying the reservoir alongside us.

💙 Thank you to everyone who makes Debdale such a fantastic place to get on the water!

🏄‍♀️ Windsurfing | ⛵ Sailing | 🛶 Canoeing | 🛶 Kayaking | 🏄 Paddleboarding

September, you’ve been a good one! 🌊💙

29/09/2026

💎🌊 A FANTASTIC WEEKEND FOR THE DEBDALE DIAMONDS! 🌊💎

A weekend of racing at the UKWA National Wind Sports Championships at Rutland Sailing Club! 🏄‍♀️💨

We’re incredibly proud of our Debdale Diamonds, with three podium finishes across the Techno fleets:

🥇🏆 1st – Techno 3.5 Boy
🥇🏆 1st – Techno 5.0 Girl
🥉 3rd – Techno 7.8 Girl

Some fantastic racing, great determination and brilliant results from our young windsurfers! 👏💙

A huge well done to all the Debdale Diamonds who competed and represented Debdale Outdoor Activity Club with pride. 💎

A big thank you to the UKWA and Rutland Sailing Club for hosting a fantastic weekend of racing and bringing windsurfers together from across the country. 🌊

19/09/2026

🌊 SATURDAY AT DEBDALE! 🌊

Another busy Saturday on the Debdale Reservoir! 💙

There was plenty happening on the water with:

🏄‍♀️ Windsurfing
⛵ Sailing
🛶 Canoeing
🛶 Kayaking
🏄 Paddleboarding

And with Nacro also out on the water, there was a fantastic atmosphere across the reservoir! 🙌

It’s brilliant to see so many people enjoying the water, trying different activities, developing new skills and making the most of everything Debdale Outdoor Activity Club has to offer. 💙

🌊 Whatever your choice of watersport — Debdale is the place to be!

💎 NOMINATE THE DEBDALE DIAMONDS! 💎🏆 MANCHESTER SPORTS AWARDS 2026 🏆The nominations are OPEN… and we would love your help...
13/09/2026

💎 NOMINATE THE DEBDALE DIAMONDS! 💎

🏆 MANCHESTER SPORTS AWARDS 2026 🏆

The nominations are OPEN… and we would love your help! 💙

The Debdale Diamonds are a fantastic group of young windsurfers who have been representing Debdale Outdoor Activity Club across the North West and beyond. 🌊🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️

From local events to regional competitions, they have shown:

💎 Determination
💎 Teamwork
💎 Commitment
💎 Sportsmanship
💎 A passion for windsurfing

And this season they have achieved something pretty special…

🏆 1st Team at every Regional North West Windsurfing League event! 🏆

Now we'd love to see the Debdale Diamonds recognised at the Manchester Sports Awards 2026!

📣 WE NEED YOU!

If you think the Debdale Diamonds deserve recognition for their achievements, dedication and the way they represent Manchester and Debdale, please nominate them! 💙

📅 Awards ceremony: Saturday 28th November 2026

📍 Manchester Deansgate Hotel
Every nomination helps shine a spotlight on these amazing young athletes and the sport of windsurfing. 🌊💎

PLEASE NOMINATE THE DEBDALE DIAMONDS! 🏆

💙 Debdale Diamonds — making waves! 🌊

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06/09/2026

🌊💎 WHAT A SEASON FOR THE DEBDALE DIAMONDS! 💎🌊

The Regional North West Windsurfing League 2026 has taken us to four fantastic events, and what a journey it’s been! 🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️

📍 7th June – Debdale Outdoor Activity Club🥇
📍 28th June – West Kirby🥇
📍 11th July – Glossop Watersports Club🥇
📍 5th September – Scotman’s Flash – Wigan & St Helens SC 🥇

From our home club waters at Debdale to racing at different venues across the North West, the Diamonds have shown incredible teamwork, determination and competitive spirit. 💪🌊

But it’s not just about the results — it’s about seeing our young windsurfers gaining confidence, improving their skills, supporting each other and having fun along the way. 💙

A massive thank you to all the host clubs and their amazing volunteers for welcoming us, organising the events and putting so much time and effort into making the league happen. 🙌

And finally… a huge WELL DONE to the Debdale Diamonds! 💎 You’ve done yourselves and the club proud! 💙

🌊☀️ AUGUST AT DEBDALE ☀️🌊What an amazing month at Debdale Outdoor Activity Club! 💙August has been packed with adventure,...
03/09/2026

🌊☀️ AUGUST AT DEBDALE ☀️🌊

What an amazing month at Debdale Outdoor Activity Club! 💙

August has been packed with adventure, learning, achievements and lots of fun on and off the water! 🌊

🏄‍♀️ Windsurfing - lots of time on the water developing skills and confidence.

🛶 Canoeing & Paddleboarding - plenty of paddling, splashing and smiles!

⛵ Sailing - getting out on the water and enjoying everything Debdale has to offer.

⛵ Tall Ships Adventure - some of our members took part in an incredible Tall Ships adventure, sailing from Scotland, climbing the mast, putting their sailing skills to the test and experiencing life at sea! 🌊⚓

☀️ Holiday Club - another fantastic summer of outdoor activities, new experiences and making memories with friends.

🏆 Achievements - a huge well done to all our members who have continued to train, compete and challenge themselves throughout the summer!

A massive THANK YOU to all our members, coaches, volunteers and families who have made August so special. 💙

It’s been fantastic seeing so many young people getting outdoors, trying new things, developing new skills and making memories!

🌊 Here’s to more adventures at Debdale! 🌊

30/08/2026
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! 🌊⚓️

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!

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