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Halloween Party

Halloween Party

Join us on 30 October for a Spooktacular Halloween Party! Enjoy games, pumpkin carving, marshmallow toasting, music, and fun with friends on Stranraer Beach.

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kids enjoying water sports activities

October Holiday Activities

Discover the excitement of Water Sports this autumn with Stranraer Water Sports and join us during the October Holidays for one (or more) of our Multi Activity days!

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Stranraer Oyster Festival

Stranraer Oyster Festival

Get out on the water and try something new - join Stranraer Water Sports during the Stranraer Oyster Festival for a fantastic, free taster session of paddle boarding or kayaking on the beautiful waters of Loch Ryan!

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kids enjoying water sports activities

Easter Holiday Activities

Discover the excitement of Water Sports this spring with Stranraer Water Sports Association and join us during the Easter Holidays for Multiple-Activity days!

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Kids Club with Struan
credit: Pete Robinson

NOW FILLED: Seasonal Water Sports Instructors

Stranraer Water Sports Association are recruiting two Seasonal Water Sports Instructors.

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Rowing at SkiffieWorlds 2025
credit: Kirstin McEwan CT Productions

Now Filled: Watersports Development Manager

Thank you to all applicants, this position has now been filled. Stranraer Water Sports Association is recruiting a Watersports Development Manager to lead the ongoing strategic development of the organisation.

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Kids Club sailing on Loch Ryan
credit: Pete Robinson

Now Filled: Watersports Activity Leader

Thank you to everyone who applied for this vacancy, the position is now filled. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Watersports Activity Leader to join our developing centre in a year round, full time position, which specialises in teaching RYA Sailing, British Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding and Powerboating.

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Fin and Foil 2024 competitors
credit: Bill McCandlish

Scottish Fin and Foil Championships 2025 to arrive in Stranraer

Scotland's premier wind sports championship returns to Loch Ryan with 80-100 windsurfers and wing foilers competing in Stranraer, just a few weeks after the successful conclusion of SkiffieWorlds 2025.

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Rowing at SkiffieWorlds 2025
credit: Kirstin McEwan CT Productions

SkiffieWorlds 2025 concludes as largest St Ayles skiff gathering in history

Stranraer Water Sports Association is riding on the crest of a wave following the success of SkiffieWorlds 2025. The world championships of coastal rowing reached a spectacular conclusion on Saturday, the hottest day of the year, under blue skies and on the calm waters of Loch Ryan in south west Scotland. The summer weather brought a celebratory finish to SkiffieWorlds...