If you’re new to jet skiing or a beginner wanting to gain some experience before buying a jet ski, there is a bunch of places in the UK offering jet ski hire. There is also quite a few club’s and centres that offer somewhere to enjoy jet skiing but you will need to take along your own jet ski. So, in no particular order, here’s our top 5 locations for Jet Skiing in the UK…
Torbay, South Devon – Torbay is a jet ski friendly resort, it has over 20 miles of beautiful coastline to explore and is within easy reach of the harbours of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, as well as the Teign Estuary and River Dart. Please be aware, before going to sea within the 16 square miles of Torbay harbour, you MUST first register with the Harbour Authority. It’s also worth noting that under 18s are strictly prohibited from driving a personal watercraft here.
Jet Ski Safaris, Poole, Bournemouth – This is a great jet ski club that offers a wide range of packages and services. The club offers both jet ski and powerboat hire, so something for everyone. If you’re looking to getting into jet skiing on a tighter budget, it’s cheaper to go during the week. Stag and hen parties are also welcome, with custom packages to suit everyone’s needs. Jet Ski Safairis RYA approved, so you’re safety and quality is guaranteed!
Lagoona Park, Pingewood, Reading – Lagoona Park is open daily, all year round from 10.30am to dusk. At Lagoona Park, you can get an annual membership for £350 or a day pass for £25 per day, depending on how often you intend to visit. Training is available in half-hour sessions which cost £30 each, the price of the lesson includes use of a stand-up craft, a wetsuit and a buoyancy aid. It’s also possible to complete RYA training for both beginners and experienced users here, the minimum age for courses is 12. A one-day course includes the learning of launching, handling and recovery skills.
Middlemoor Water Park, Woolavington, Somerset – Middlemoor Water Park has a purpose built 20 acre lake and is situated in a peaceful, rural setting. The water sports centre here offers jet skiing among other sports such as water skiing and wakeboarding, and windsurfing tuition is also available from beginner to competition standard, plus one, two and three seater jet skis are available for hire. The use of wet suits and all necessary safety equipment is free. Your own jet skis can be also be used here for £20 per session.
Mudeford Personal Watercraft Club, Mudeford Quay – Based on the south coast of England at Mudeford Quay in Christchurch Harbour and has about 40 members who meet every weekend throughout the year. If you go jet skiing here, you’ll get the chance to cruise along either the Hampshire or Dorset coastlines. Heading west takes you to Poole, Studland Bay, Old Harry’s Rocks, Swanage Bay and Lulworth Cove, while jet skiing east will take you towards Hurst Castle, Southampton Waters and the Isle of Wight.
Jet Ski Experience Days
Jetski Safaris – Based in the stunning Poole Harbour close to Sandbanks in the premiere Salterns Marina, Jetski Safaris is located in one of the best coastal positions within the UK for Watersports.
With the towns of Bournemouth and Poole less than ten minutes drive away and London approximately two hours away it is the perfect spot for either a day trip, weekend or even a summer ‘staycation’. Parking, changing facilities and hot showers are provided at our base in Salterns Marina.
Also within the marina is the Salterns Harbourside Hotel which has a restaurant and garden with fantastic views for those who may not be going out on the water.
Address: Jetski Safaris, Salterns Marina, 40 Salterns Way, Poole, BH14 8JR
A Jetski Safari is a jet ski experience in which you will receive a safety briefing and instruction from a Qualified Personal Watercraft Instructor before taking to the water on a 2015 Seadoo GTI Jetski with no prior experience needed.
Once on the water the Instructor will give you further guidance to get you comfortable with both driving the Jetski and your aqua surroundings. Once comfortable and feeling in control of the jetskis you will be led on a guided safari by an Instructor on a seperate lead Jetski, during which you will experience the performance of the watercraft both within Poole Harbour and out on the open sea along the stunning Jurassic Coastline.
Each Safari lasts around one hour on the water (eg, one hour behind the controls of the Jetski) so you will need to allow approximately 2 hours down at the Marina in total, half an hour either side of your session to allow getting changed and watching safety video etc.
Customers (both drivers and passengers) wishing to take part on a safari must to be able to swim and comfortable in deep water. If you cannot swim, skippered powerboat rides are available.
Each Safari consists of one instructor on the lead rescue jetski and three other jetskis available for customers. Therefore groups can vary from 1 to 6 people (2 per jetski) maximum per instructor.
To drive the Jetski solo you must be 18 years or older. Anyone aged 14 to 17 is able to drive the jetskis on safari but must be accompanied by someone over the age of 18 on the same jetski, 10 to 13 year olds are able to go on the safari as a passenger and a reduced rate is charged for this.
Full safety equipment including a buoyancy aid, helmet and wetsuit is provided. All you need to take along is some swimwear for underneath your wetsuit, a towel and some shoes to wear when walking between the changing rooms and Jetskis. Visit the Jetski Safaris website for more details.
Jetski Safaris have a sister company called Aquatic Jetpacks – Aquatic Jetpacks is the First UK Coastal Flyboard / Jetpack Experience Centre. Flyboard experiences take place in the open sea off Sandbanks Beach, Poole, Dorset. Offering a variety of Flyboard Experience Sessions, so if you have ever wanted to Fly Like a Bird or feel like a Super Hero then book yours today. Visit the Aquatic Jetpacks website for more details.