Watersports

Sailing

The spectacular coastline is popular for many water sport activities such as surfing, windsurfing, fishing and sailing.

Sailing is an extremely popular pastime, the favourite venues being, Redcar’s Majuba beach, Scaling Dam and the South Gare, located at the mouth of the Tees.

Redcar’s Majuba beach area is sailable in almost any wind direction. Majuba faces north/northeast and receives cross-shore conditions, giving good flat water blasting.

South Gare is a lagoon in the mouth of the Tees, which provides a safer sailing venue if the onshore swell at Redcar is too high.

Scaling Dam offers the beginner and the more experienced the chance to try their hand at sailing in a safe environment.

Surfing

The surf at Saltburn is reputed to be some of the best outside Cornwall, Saltburn Surf Shop is open most days throughout the year and can offer lessons, board hire and sales.

National events are held during the autumn and winter months attracting competitors from all corners of England, Scotland and Wales.

Watersports along the coast

·  Surfing and canoeing - Both sport are hugely popular at Saltburn. Only surf within the areas where the black and white flags are flown.

·  Diving - Popular in Redcar, especially due to the numerous wrecks which lie along this coast.

·  Jet skiing - This sport is becoming increasingly popular along the coast, before you launch a jet ski you must check with a lifeguard or the Resorts Manager. Jet skis are to be launched from Granville Terrace slipway at Redcar. Please be aware of the dangers of the scars at low tide.

·  Windsurfing and Kite surfing - A popular area for this activity is Coatham beach opposite Majuba car park. Always check weather conditions before heading out.

·  Sailing - Sailing is popular along the entire coast but a favourite area is South Gare.

·  PLEASE NOTE - Please note quad biking, motorcycles and the driving of any motor vehicles on the beach are strictly forbidden, unless you are launching a boat.