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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-swimming-in-brightlingsea-lido">Swimming in Brightlingsea Lido </h2>



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<p><a href="https://www.brightlingsealido.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brightlingsea Lido</a>, which dates back to the 1930s, is open from next month until September, and&nbsp;makes an excellent place to head when temperatures soar.  Sitting right by the seafront, there&#8217;s a large pool and a smaller one for tots. While you’re there, the town’s jetty is one of the top crabbing spots in the county (you can buy crabbing lines and buckets in the high street). </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kitesurfing-in-southend-on-sea">Kitesurfing in Southend-on-Sea</h2>



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<p>The Shoeburyness-based <a href="https://www.essexkitesurf.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Essex Kitesurf School</a> has trailblazed a path for&nbsp;this high-octane sport in local waters. Combining strength and skill, this adrenaline-packed activity isn’t for the faint hearted, but if you can harness the kite, you’ll fly like the wind. Specialising in beginner to advanced classes, learn the ropes on a one-day course with the school on East Beach. A Beginner’s Course  starts on dry land with training kites before advancing to water, to ensure you master the manoeuvres and help you nail the ride of your life.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stand-up-paddeboarding-sup-in-chelmsford">Stand-up paddeboarding (SUP) in Chelmsford</h2>



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<p>Tour the urban waterways of Chelmsford and learn to SUP like a pro with a helping hand from <a href="https://www.supsect.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SUPsect</a>, which runs two-hour beginner paddleboard lessons at its school in Paper Mill Lock. Beginning with the basics in a sheltered stretch of the River Chelmer, you’ll soon be standing on your own two feet (so to speak) while you power paddle through ribbons of blue. Caught the bug? Join SUPsect’s free SUP Club, which meets every Wednesday evening for a slow cruise through Chelmsford’s waterways or further afield in Thorpe Bay, Chalkwell or Hullbridge. Times and locations vary.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wild-river-swimming-in-dedham">Wild river swimming in Dedham</h2>



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<p>Take the plunge and enjoy a dip in Constable Country with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/719844494810130/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dedham River Swimmers</a>. Hosting regular Sunday morning sessions, the friendly group meet at Mill Lane car park (CO7 6DH) and wild-water newbies/nervous returners are more than welcome to join. In fact, their motto is to (front) crawl at the pace of the slowest swimmer, so you can slip into the River Stour without worry and enjoy the world from water level. See the group’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/719844494810130/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a> for further details.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wakeboarding-in-st-osyth">Wakeboarding in St Osyth</h2>



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<p>Take to the wake at <a href="https://www.curvewatersports.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Curve Water Sports</a> – the number one wakeboarding centre in Essex. Serving up one-to-one wakeboarding lessons for beginners, plus advanced clinics for improvers and pro sessions for the, well, pros, this is the place if you want to glide right into your best life. Set across the calm waters of Mill Dam Lake in sunny St Osyth, if you fancy something less adrenalin-fuelled there&#8217;s the onsite <a href="https://www.curvewatersports.co.uk/aqua-park" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aqua Park</a> for a spot of inflatable fun. Think Wipe Out in a wetsuit and you&#8217;re on the right track.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kayaking-in-harlow">Kayaking in Harlow</h2>



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<p>With access to miles of tranquil waterways, <a href="https://www.essexoutdoors.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Essex Outdoors</a> – run by Essex County Council – has a specialist centre in Harlow ideal for families wanting to get to grips with the basics before setting off on their own adventure upstream. Offering one to four-day courses, master the art of paddling in a sheltered stretch of water and take full command of the canoe/kayak before carving up the current like a pro.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-windsurfing-in-mersea-island">Windsurfing in Mersea Island</h2>



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<p>Learn to run with the wind and the waves with a little/lot of help from <a href="https://mersea-island-watersports.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mersea Island Watersports</a>. With a focus on bespoke, one-to-one tuition, this acclaimed school plays to your strengths and helps you become not only more proficient on the water – but more confident, too. Lessons take place in a secluded bay and a support boat on-hand ensures you feel completely comfortable. After a one-hour private lesson, you’ll have picked up the basics and, if you love it, you can graduate to the two-hour, more advanced private sessions and blast around the estuary while you work on your technique. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sailing-in-burnham-on-crouch">Sailing in Burnham-on-Crouch</h2>



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<p>Although there are plenty of places you can set sail along the Essex coastline – from Brightlingsea and Manningtree to Harwich and Maldon – the <a href="http://www.crouch-sailing-school.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Crouch Sailing School</a> in Burnham-on-Crouch offers some great RYA-registered courses for those looking to brush up on their nautical skills on the river. There&#8217;s a ton of courses to choose from – <a href="https://www.crouch-sailing-school.co.uk/prices/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">take a look here</a> – and if you&#8217;re lucky enough to have your own boat the school&#8217;s happy to provide own-boat tuition and delivery services.&nbsp; Anchor’s away!</p>


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