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Deben Centre

SWSA at Deben Water Sports Centre

Deben Water Sports Centre is located on the idyllic tidal waters of the river Deben at Woodbridge; the small centre offers personal safety equipment, changing facilities, a teaching area and provision for light refreshments. Access to the historic river can be provided for school study trips, offering students the opportunity of gaining a unique perspective of the river and its heritage.

Sailing

The sailing opportunities on the River Deben are excellent, both for novices and for the more experienced sailor. Though governed by the tide, sessions can be arranged either during the day or in the evenings. Sailing sessions are carried out in two person Wayfarer training dinghies, and single-handed Topper dinghies are available for the more experienced.

The Centre also runs a programme of open sailing events and courses. These include taster days and RYA courses for both young people and adults. These take place during weekdays in the school holidays and at weekends.

Canoeing

The Deben Centre can offer all levels of canoeing and kayaking from a group activity or a taster session to a full course leading to a BCU qualification. Canoeing normally takes place on weekdays or evenings, and in normal conditions the river is accessible at all states of the tide.

Land Based Activities

The Deben Centre is available for use by Groups planning activity days or educational visits. Be this as part of a water sports day or a field trip, a variety of land-based activities can be supported including team building and initiative programmes for groups visiting the Centre. It is close to Woodbridge Town with its historical buildings and waterfront and to the Deben River with its nature walks. Additional equipment may be available, please contact the Suffolk Outdoor Education team to discuss your requirements.

Please use the links below for information regarding booking and membership. All groups utilising our facilities must either be a day or annual member.

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The Deben Water Sports Centre is situated about one mile from the centre of Woodbridge Town.

It can be found on the right hand side just after crossing the railway line in The Avenue adjacent to Kingston Recreation Ground. Parking is available in the Pay & Display car park opposite the tennis courts.
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