Watersports trips for schools make for an epic adventure — and that’s what we’re all about here at PGL! Obviously, they’re so much fun, but there’s a lot more to them. So let’s dive into why watersports trips for schools are so great!
Expands sporting opportunities
There’s no doubt that your school provides amazing sporting opportunities for students, but it’s difficult to provide any kind of water sports without the facilities, or natural resources! And that’s why a watersports adventure is so good because students can try a whole host of new watersports that they’ve never tried before.
Each water sport requires different skills and techniques, from the balance needed for paddleboarding to the teamwork essential for sailing. Sometimes talents are discovered in the most unusual ways. Maybe your students will uncover a new talent after taking part in water sports activities at PGL.
It could ignite a love for a new hobby
Not everyone has the chance to try out thrilling water sports, but once students have tried out these great activities there’s a high chance that some of them will have found a new hobby. It’s great for encouraging your students to be physically active at home! Plus, it’s a great feeling to know you’ve helped inspire them to take up a new hobby.
Increase confidence in the water
Whether students get fully invested in water sports activities or prefer to test the waters first, it’s all a learning curve. At PGL, we encourage students to do what makes them feel comfortable under the guidance of our skilled instructors, so if they prefer to take part gradually in our water-based activities then we’ll support them. Because gaining confidence in the water is gradual, and we want to help them gain as much confidence as possible. Learning watersports also teaches important water safety skills. Students learn how to navigate different water conditions, understand the importance of wearing life jackets, and practice techniques for staying safe in the water.
It’s also brilliant for the already confident swimmers! They can splash around as much as they’d like in our challenges and further develop their skills and confidence in the water.
Develops life skills
A watersports adventure also helps boost some valuable life skills, especially at PGL. Through activities like paddling a canoe or coordinating a sailing manoeuvre, students learn the value of effective communication, cooperation, and trust, which are transferable to the classroom. We also have creative water-based challenges where working as a team is the key to success, and other team games where leadership is required to guide the rest of the group to victory!
Our watersports activities
At PGL we have plenty of epic watersport activities, just take a look:
- Aquafun / Swimming
- Giant Stand Up Paddleboarding / Stand Up Paddleboarding
- Canoeing
- Raft Building
- Bodyboarding
- Surfing
- River Raft Challenge (Ford Castle Exclusive)
Join PGL for some outdoor learning activities!
How great are watersports for children? If you’re interested in watersports trips for schools then why not take a look at our watersports and adventure in France for secondary schools! If you’re looking to stay in the UK then our residential school trips also feature many other watersports activities for kids. We have centres in the Isle of Wight, Dorset, Suffolk, Devon and many more!
They offer students an experience they’ll never forget! Life at PGL is about adventure, fun and laughter! With fantastic group activities galore, your students will never tire of the wide range of adrenaline-fuelled challenges and amazing activities into the evening too.
We provide a wide range of school trips for primary schools and secondary schools that are all about outdoor education!
At PGL, we have an exceptional offering of trips, locations and activities to enjoy, so get in touch today to discuss your next school trip.
