Outdoor activities

Learn to descend down a rock face in a controlled manner, using a rope.  

Abseiling

Abseiling sessions involve using onsite training walls followed by a freefall abseil off a tree.

The Venture Centre - Maughold
http://www.adventure-centre.co.uk/

Cliff Abseil

Due to the nature of the location, this activity is not suitable for groups of children ages 10 years or under. 

The Venture Centre - Maughold
http://www.adventure-centre.co.uk/

Archery is one of the oldest sports still practiced.  Develop a good eye and superb
co-ordination skills whilst learning the art and skill of shooting with a bow and arrow. The focus required to shoot accurately makes this activity a brilliant way to de-stress. 

The Venture Centre - Maughold
http://www.adventure-centre.co.uk/

Bowls or lawn bowls is a sport in which the objective is to roll biased balls so that they stop close to a smaller ball called a "jack" or "kitty". It is played on a pitch which may be flat (for "flat-green bowls") or convex or uneven (for "crown green bowls").  Most bowling clubs have a mixed team, separate ladies and men’s teams, over 60’s Ladies’ and Men’s team. 

Crown Bowls 

Ballaugh Bowling Club - Ballacrosha Estate
http://bowlsclub.org/

Castletown Bowling Club - The Crofts, Castletown
http://www.castletown.org.im/

Douglas Bowling Club
http://bowlsclub.org/

Finch Hill Bowling Club
http://bowlsclub.org/

Isle of Man Country Crown Green Bowling - Douglas
http://www.iombowls.com/ 

Marown Bowling Club
http://bowlsclub.org/

Nobles Mixed Bowling Club
http://bowlsclub.org/

Nobles Park Bowling Club
http://bowlsclub.org/
http://douglas.im/ 

North Ramsey Bowling Club
http://bowlsclub.org/

Onchan Bowling Club
http://bowlsclub.org/

Peel Sunset Bowling Club
http://bowlsclub.org/ 

Port Erin Bowling Club
http://www.pebc.im/ 

Port St Mary Bowls Club
http://bowlsclub.org/
http://www.iombowls.com/ 

Ronairco Bowling Club
http://bowlsclub.org/

South Ramsey Bowling Club
http://www.southramsey.co.uk/

Lawn Bowls Club 

IOM Flat Green Bowling Club - Onchan Pleasure Park
http://iomfgbc.com/ 

Marown & District Bowling Club - Marown Memorial Playing Fields, Crosby
http://www.marown.im 

Flat Bowls

IOM Flat Green Bowling Club - Onchan
http://www.iomfgbc.com/

Bushcraft is about thriving in the natural environment, and the acquisition of the skills and knowledge to do so. Activities include shelter building, firecraft, sourcing food & water and, preparing and cooking. 

Bushcraft Training

Sessions are based on site in their bushcraft zone or at local beaches. A popular venue is the secluded beach at Dhoon Glen 

The Venture Centre, Maughold
http://www.adventure-centre.co.uk/

Wilderness Living

Adventurous Experiences, Island-Wide
http://www.adventurousexperiences.com/

Army

The Isle of Man Army Cadets is home to over 100 cadets and almost 30 adult volunteers in 6 detachments around the island.  Become an Army Cadet and spend your spare time taking part in adventurous activities like rock climbing, mountain biking, archery and abseiling. There will also be plenty of chance to play all your favourite sports because the ACF has competitions for both boys and girls at county, regional and national level. 

(16-18 year olds)

Army Cadets Island Wide Groups - Island-Wide
https://armycadets.com/

Circuit training is a form of body conditioning or resistance training using high-intensity aerobics. It targets strength building and muscular endurance. An exercise "circuit" is one completion of all prescribed exercises in the program. 

Bootcamp and Group Fitness

Bootcamp styled workouts for a quick yet effective workout

D L Fitness - Douglas
http://www.dlfitness.net/

MeFit - Island-Wide
http://www.mefit.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Climbing Walls are a great way to start climbing and to stay fit, improving your strength, agility, balance and flexibility. 

Sch.im - Youth Clubs
https://www2.sch.im/

Ardwhallen Outdoor Education Centre
https://www2.sch.im/

Hotrocks Climbing
http://www.hotrocksclimbing.com/

Ape Mann Adventure Park 

Set in one of the Island’s largest plantations, South Barrule, there’s activities for all the family. Rope courses, zip line, rough terrain pedal karts and Monkey tree climbing hardware.  The park is suitable for both children and adults with plenty to. 

Ape Mann Adventure Park - South Barrule
http://www.apemann.info/
https://www.facebook.com/

Gorge Scrambling

Gorge Walking, also known as Scrambling is a combined rock and water activity which usually takes place in one of the Island’s many glens.  Follow a river down the gorge, climbing waterfalls, scrambling over rocks, jumping into plunge pools, low level traversing, help each other across the water while negotiating a river bed and generally have a lot of fun!! Buoyancy aids, wet suits and helmets are usually provided as well as a fully trained instructor. 

Adventurous Experiences - Island-Wide
http://www.adventurousexperiences.com/ 

The Venture Centre - Maughold
http://www.adventure-centre.co.uk/

Rock Climbing

Learn to climb up, down or across natural rock formations.  

Adventurous Experiences - Island-Wide
http://www.adventurousexperiences.com/

Bike Hire

Island-Wide
http://www.visitisleofman.com/

Cycling / Mountainbiking 

Cycling, can lead to increased physical fitness, weight loss and a love of the outdoors.  It is also a great way to get the kids off the couch and get the family together in a great family activity. 

Cycle Track

Marown
http://www.marown.im/

BMX Biking 

BMX Biking is a cycle sport performed on BMX bikes either competitively or in general on- or off-road recreation. 

http://bmxisleofman.webs.com/
http://ramseybmx.blogspot.com/  

Mountain biking 

Riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially designed mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain.  This sport requires endurance, core strength and balance, bike handling skills, and self-reliance.  Mountain biking can be performed almost anywhere but the majority of mountain bikers ride off-road trails 

Cycling on the Isle of Man
http://www.visitisleofman.com/

Manx Mountain Bike Club
http://www.manxmtb.com/

Bike Park - Bull Ring, Poulsom Park, Castletown
https://www.facebook.com/
https://twitter.com/

BMX Track 

Cronk Grianah Park, Braddan
http://www.braddan.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Noble’s Park, Douglas
http://douglas.im/bmx-track
http://douglas.im/nobles-park

Mooragh Park, Ramsey
http://ramsey.gov.im/Mooragh-Park/BMX-Track/
http://ramsey.gov.im/Mooragh-Park/ 

Bike Hire

Peel
http://www.cyclehire.im/ 

Port Erin
http://www.erinbikehut.im/

Electric Bike Hire - pedgo Isle of Man, Island-Wide
http://www.pedegoisleofman.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/

Isle of Man Self Guided Cycling Maps - Visit Isle of Man, Island-Wide
http://www.visitisleofman.com/ 

Mountain Bike Routes
http://www.gov.im/

Cycling Clubs 

Ellan Vannin Cycling Club - Amateur Cycling Club
http://www.ellanvannin.cc/
https://www.facebook.com/

Team RL360 Isle of Man - Children’s Cycling Club
http://www.juniorcyclingiom.co.im/

Manx Road Club 
http://manxroadclub.webs.com/

Manx Viking Wheelers
http://www.manxvikingwheelers.net/

Cycling Challenges - Island-Wide
http://www.isleofmancc.com/

End to End Mountain Bike Challenge - Island-Wide
http://www.manxe2e.org/ 

Mountain Biking/Cycling Events 

Manx Mountain Bike Club
http://www.manxmtb.com/
https://twitter.com/

ManXtreme Cycling - Island-Wide
https://www.manxtreme.com/

MTBcoachingIOM - Mountainbiking (Children's, Adult and Children's Parties)
https://www.facebook.com/

Sport Event Schedules and Information 

Ride Isle of Man - Castletown
https:/facebook.com/rideisleofman

The Isle of Man is full of great walks; glens and beaches which your dog will enjoy, Manx National Heritage offer a huge variety of places to go for a walk, both close to Towns, on the coast and in the countryside.   Some heritage sites provide facilities for dogs; shady parking spaces in car parks and bins for dog waste (these facilities will vary from site to site). Please view Manx National Heritage's Public Notice for details on their dog-friendly facilities and information. There are some seasonal restrictions on beaches which you can view full details of within the Dog Control Byelaw documents and please abide by the Isle of Man Dog Walking Code.

Isle of Man Dog Walking Code
Visiting the IOM with your Dogs

Douglas Borough Council - Nobles Park, Douglas
http://douglas.im/

Dog Walking - Glens and Plantations, Island-Wide
/categories/leisure-and-entertainment/walking/the-dog-walking-code/

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is recognition of a young person’s successful journey of self-discovery and development, renowned by employers and universities alike for the qualities young people have who've achieved a DofE Award. Its balanced programme develops the whole person - mind, body and soul, in an environment of social interaction and team working. There are three progressive levels of DofE programmes which, when successfully completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award. 

Ard Whallan Education Centre - Island-Wide
https://www2.sch.im/
http://www.dofe.org/

Where you can do the DofE
https://www2.sch.im/

Gym in the Park

Outdoor exercise equipment accessible in the park. 

Douglas
http://www.douglas.gov.im/

Ramsey
http://ramsey.gov.im/
https://www.facebook.com/ 

CSR Fitness - Island-Wide
http://www.csr.co.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Functional Fitness – Ramsey & Kirk Michael
Indoor & Outdoor exercise classes, Personal Training
Facebook
www.funfit.im

The most popular sport in the world.  Whatever your age, ability or fitness level, there is a type of football suitable for you.  Kick around on your own, with your friends or join a team. 

Isle of Man Football Association
http://www.isleofmanfa.com/
https://www.facebook.com/

Football (2 - 6 years) - Junior Sports Academy, Island-Wide
http://www.jsaiom.com/
https://www.facebook.com/

Share your love of gardening through various groups. 

All about Herbs (Wednesdays at least once a month @ 2.00 pm)
Pat Kelly - St John's Mill
http://u3asites.org.uk/

Onchan Horticultural Society
https://www.facebook.com/

Ramsey Horticultural Society
http://www.isleofman.com/

Allotments 

Douglas Borough Council - Douglas
http://www.douglas.gov.im/ 

Laxey and Lonan
https://lalaaland.wordpress.com/
https://www.facebook.com/

Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices 

http://www.geocaching.com/ 

Manx Geocaching - Island-Wide
http://manxgeocaching.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ManxGeocaching

Golf, a sport spanning across age and gender that can allow for whole families to come together. There is a choice of nine well maintained golf courses on the island including one 9 hole course. Many of the golf courses run lessons where experienced professional players will give you an introduction to the sport and for the less adventurous there is always crazy golf. 

Golf

Island-wide
http://www.visitisleofman.com/

Golf for Beginners/Improvers - IOM College, Island-Wide
Training Course (from October 2014)
http://www.iomcollege.ac.im/

Golf Associations 

Isle of Man Golf Union
http://www.isleofmangolf.im/

Isle of Man Ladies Golf Association
http://iomlga.com/

Golf Courses

Castletown
http://www.castletowngolflinks.com/ 

Douglas
http://www.kingedwardbay.co.uk/ 

Glen Truan
http://www.isleofman.com/

Ramsey Golf Club
www.ramseygolfclub.im 

Peel Golf Club
http://www.peelgolfclub.com/ 

Port Erin
http://www.rowanygolfclub.com/ 

Mini Golf

Golf, Crazy Golf - Onchan
http://www.onchan.org.im/

Have fun outdoors and get in shape at the same time.  Hockey is an intensive cardiovascular workout that requires constant movement, including walking, jogging, and high-intensity sprints. The game works the arms, legs, hips, thighs, glutes, and abdominals. 

Hockey is played with a stick that has a rounded tip, or head, which players use to hit the ball down field. The ball can only touch one side of the stick and cannot touch the players’ feet. While playing field hockey, players must move quickly and efficiently in order to score goals.  

Manx Hockey Organisation - Island-Wide
http://www.manxhockey.org/

Inline Hockey 

For the more adventurous, hockey played on a smooth surface wearing inline skates. 

Manx Ravens Inline Hockey Club
http://www.ravens.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Holiday activity schemes give children the opportunity to make new friends, build social skills, have energetic fun and develop physical activities.  Children can enjoy a range of activities from play days and crafts to coasteering, sea kayaking and gorge scrambling to name but a few.  Some organisations run either individual play or adventure days and residential courses of 5 days. 

Out2Play sessions during school holidays - The Children's Centre, Island-Wide
(age 4-11 with under 8's requiring an adult present) 

http://www.thechildrenscentre.org.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Holiday Adventure Schemes

Holiday Venture Schemes - Island-Wide
School Holidays (8-14 yrs)
Youth.im
https://www2.sch.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Holiday Adventure Schemes - Island-Wide
Activity Days (5 day course - 11 to 15 year olds)
Adventurous Experiences
http://www.adventurousexperiences.com/

Holiday Adventure Schemes - Island-Wide
Multi Activity Residential Adventure Weeks and Adventure Days (age 9 -15)
The Venture Centre, Maughold
http://www.adventure-centre.co.uk/

Horse riding works muscles you never even knew you had! Equestrian establishments around the island offer the ability to either learn to ride or develop your existing skills in a controlled environment. For those who wish to venture out, pony trekking, a quiet hack or a ride along the beach. Some of the Island’s riding centres also offer indoor training, jumping practice and individual and group sessions. (Ages 4 & upwards, all capabilities catered for). 

Island-Wide
/categories/leisure-and-entertainment/horse-riding-establishments/
http://www.visitisleofman.com/

Quad Biking

Quad biking sessions run all year round and are for groups of 4 to 6 people.  All off-road on varied terrain on an ATV or all-terrain vehicle known as a quad bike. Helmets and overalls provided. 

Island-Wide – St. Johns
http://www.visitisleofman.com/

Track Days

Track days at Jurby Autodrom run throughout the year on selected days and offers the opportunity to take your car or motorbike around the 1.5 mile circuit.  All participants must have a full and valid driving licence and a roadworthy vehicle and there are no noise restrictions! Safety helmets are included in the price and full medical and marshal cover is available at all times. 

Island-Wide
http://www.visitisleofman.com/
https://www.facebook.com/

Trail Riding

Green lanes which vary in difficulty and which are clearly marked with a motorcycle/horse are for off-road vehicles, pedestrians, mountain bikes and horses. 

Island-Wide
http://www.visitisleofman.com/

Netball, a team sport with 7 players in each team, can be a fast, dynamic sport played by both children and adults. 

Douglas Borough Council - Nobles Park, Douglas
http://douglas.im/
https://www.facebook.com/
http://www.summernetball.im/

Outdoor exercise equipment accessible in the park 

Ramsey Town Commissioners - Ramsey
http://ramsey.gov.im/

Outdoor Exercise Equipment - Nobles Park, Douglas
Douglas Borough Council
http://douglas.im/

Stand up paddle boards (SUP) offer a fun, relaxing way to play on the water. With a minimum of gear, you can paddle in the sea or on lakes and rivers.

Paddle boarding delivers a full-body workout and thus has become a popular cross-training activity. And since you stand at your full height, you can enjoy unique views of everything from sea creatures to what’s on the horizon.

Port Erin Paddleboards

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PortErinPaddleboards/
Website: https://www.porterinpaddleboards.com/

Saltworks-SUP Stand Up Paddleboarding 

Website: http://saltworks-sup.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaltworksSUP.paddleboarding/

Paragliding is a sport in which a wide canopy resembling a parachute is attached to a person's body by a harness in order to allow them to glide through the air after jumping from or being lifted to a height. 

Manx Paragliding School

Web: www.manxparagliding.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/manxparagliding/

Children’s playgrounds designed to actively encourage safe playing. 

Coronation Park - Ramsey

Ramsey Town Commissioners - Coronation Park, Ramsey
http://ramsey.gov.im/ 

Maughold Parish Commissioners - Corony Play Area, Maughold
http://www.maughold.org.im/

Braddan Commissioners - Cronk Grianagh Park, Braddan
http://www.braddan.im/
Facebook 

Braddan Commissioners - Snugborough Playground, Braddan
http://www.braddan.im/
Facebook 

Braddan Commissioners - Clybane Playground, Braddan
http://www.braddan.im/
Facebook 

Douglas Borough Council - Douglas Area
http://www.douglas.gov.im/

Laxey Town Commissioners - Laxey area
http://www.laxey.org/

Marown Commissioners - Marown Memorial Playing Fields
http://www.marown.im/

Ramsey Town Commissioners - Mooragh Park, Ramsey
http://ramsey.gov.im/

Douglas Borough Council - Noble's Tot Lots Playground, Douglas
http://douglas.im/

Onchan District Commissioners - Onchan area
http://www.onchan.org.im/

Douglas Borough Council - Nobles Park, Douglas
http://douglas.im/

Enchanted wood, Jumping pillow, soft play and Adverture playground

Wildlife Park - Ramsey
http://www.curraghswildlifepark.im/

Learn to sail. 

Laxey Sailing Club - Laxey
http://www.laxeysailingclub.com/ 

Isle of Man Yacht Club - Port St Mary
http://www.iomyc.com/ 

Peel Sailing Club - Peel
http://www.peelsailingclub.com/
https://www.facebook.com/

7^th Wave - Port Erin
http://www.7thwave-iom.com/ 

Manx Sailing & Cruising Club - Ramsey
http://www.msandcc.org/ 

Sailing for the Disabled - Douglas
http://www.sftd-iom.com/  

Dinghy Sailing

Sailing - training Youth.im - Douglas
https://www2.sch.im/

Dinghy Sailing (over 15 years) - Island-Wide

The Venture Centre - Ramsey

http://www.adventure-centre.co.uk/

Dinghy Sailing Saturday Sailing Lessons (8-15 years)

The Venture Centre - Ramsey & Island-Wide
http://www.adventure-centre.co.uk/ 

Summer Sailing Club (youth over 12 years)

The Venture Centre - Ramsey & Island-Wide
http://www.adventure-centre.co.uk/ 

Summer Pay and Play sessions

The Venture Centre - Ramsey & Island-Wide
http://www.adventure-centre.co.uk/
Pay and play sessions

Practice target shooting or learn how to get started in shooting?   Young or old, get started and stay active. 

Air Rifle (over 9's)

The Venture Centre - Maughold
http://www.adventure-centre.co.uk/

Rifle

Small bore rifle shooting, indoor and out.

Douglas Rifle Club - Douglas
http://www.douglasrifleclub.co.uk/ 

Isle of Man Shooting Club - St Johns
.22 Rifle / Target shooting
http://www.isleofmanshootingclub.com/
Facebook 

Peveril Rifle Club - Slieau Lhost Small Arms Facility, Mountain Road
Pistol shooting
http://www.peverilrifleclub.com/

Airgun

Field target shooting combines the outdoor field conditions of a rough shoot with the target precision of competition shooting.

Isle of Man Airgun Association - Laxey
http://iomaga.org/ 

Clay Pigeon

The art of shooting a firearm at special flying targets known as clay pigeons or clay targets. 

Isle of Man Clay Pigeon Club - Santon
http://iomclays.com/ 

Ayre Clay Pigeon Club
www.ayreclaytargetclub.com
Facebook 

Laser Mayhem 

Laser Mayhem is a recreational activity where players attempt to score points by tagging targets with a hand-held, infrared-emitting, targetting device.  For all age groups from 6 plus, it is completely safe and painless as only.  Laser-Mayhem games are operated from within a wooded area (normally located at Watertrough Park Plantation, opposite South Barrule Car Park). 

Laser Mayhem - South Barrule
http://www.laser-mayhem.com
Facebook        

Paintballing

Paintballing, one of Europe’s fastest growing sports which combines teamwork, strategy and skill into a fun, exciting and action packed day.  A fun activity for any occasion or even if you fancy doing something different for a change with some of your friends. Wearing protective clothing, safety masks and body armour, pit your wits against your friends. Armed with marker guns and fire biodegradable paintballs, complete a series of exciting missions whilst trying to avoid being hit with paint from one of your opposing team players. 

Isle of Man Paintball - Mount Murray
http://www.isleofmanpaintball.com/
Facebook

Skare parts are purpose built areas where you can skateboard, take your BMX bike or try inline skating.  With a range of obstacles or ramps, they suit all ages and abilities usually with smaller transitions for younger users.  

Urban Skate Park - Cronk Grianagh Park, Braddan
Braddan Commissioners
http://www.braddan.im/
Facebook 

Douglas Borough Council - Nobles Park, Douglas
http://douglas.im/

Marown Commissioners - Marown Memorial Playing Fields, Marown
http://www.marown.im/

Skate Parks & Rollerblading, CSR Fitness Roller Blading - Island-Wide
https://www.facebook.com/

Skate Parks & Rollerblading - Skatepark in the South of the Island
https://www.facebook.com/

Tennis, a racket sport played with a light ball hit over a net.  Played with 2 or 4 players on grass, clay, artifical or even indoor courts.  Whatever your age or ability, you can learn to play tennis.  

Albany Lawn Tennis Club - Douglas
(3 Outdoor, Floodlit Courts)
http://albanyltc.co.uk/
Facebook 

Castletown Lawn Tennis Club - Castletown
http://castletownlawntennisclub.webs.com/ 

Douglas Lawn Tennis Association - Douglas
https://www.facebook.com/

Douglas Borough Council - Nobles Park, Douglas
http://douglas.im/

Onchan Commissioners Tennis Courts - Onchan Park, Onchan
http://www.onchan.org.im/

Get out and about walking, on your own, with friends or part of an organised group.  At your own pace or more competitively. Walk in the stunning glens which are just a few minutes’ walk from a road, along deserted beaches and over rolling hills. For those who want something a little more challenging The coastal footpath, Raad Ny Foillan is a 100 mile walk around the island.  

Guided Walks

Guided Walks
http://www.visitisleofman.com/

Go-Mann Adventures - Island-Wide
https://www.facebook.com/GoMannAdventures
http://www.go-mannadventures.com/ 

Self-Guided Walks

Forestry Wardens Walks (DEFA) - Island-Wide

http://www.gov.im/categories/leisure-and-entertainment/walking/forestry-wardens-walks/

Self-Guided Walks
http://www.visitisleofman.com/

Places to Walk

Walking Guide
http://www.gov.im/ 

Ballanette Nature Reserve - Lonan
http://www.lonan.org/

Dhoon Arboretum - Maughold
http://www.maughold.org.im/

Glen Falcon - Douglas, Arbory
Broken link

Glen Mooar - Laxey
http://www.laxey.org/

Summerhill Glen - Douglas
http://www.douglas.gov.im/ 

Raad Ny Foillan Coastal Walk - Island-Wide
/categories/leisure-and-entertainment/walking/raad-ny-foillan-coastal-walk/ 

Heritage Trail - Laxey
http://www.laxey.org/

Hills and Plantations - Island-Wide
/categories/leisure-and-entertainment/recreation-on-hill-lands-and-in-plantations/

National Glens -Island-Wide
/categories/leisure-and-entertainment/walking/national-glens/ 

Nature Reserves, Manx Wildlife Trust - Island-Wide
http://www.manxwt.org.uk/

Parks and Gardens - Island-Wide
/categories/leisure-and-entertainment/

Ramsey
http://ramsey.gov.im/

Rose Gardens - Laxey
http://www.laxey.org/

Valley Gardens - Laxey
http://www.laxey.org/

Easter Walking Festival - Island-Wide
https://www.facebook.com/

Ramsey Bakery End to End Walk - Island-Wide
http://www.endtoendwalk.org/ 

Parish Walk
http://www.parishwalk.com/ 

Manx Telecom Parish Walk - Island-Wide
http://www.parishwalk.com/ 

Get out and about walking, on your own, with friends or part of an organised group.  At your own pace or more competitively. 

• Beach Buddies Isle of Man
  
  

• Buggyfit Class – Douglas
  
  

• The University of the Third Age – St John's Mill
  
  

• Manx Footpath Conservation Group
  A voluntary group that carry out minor tasks and repairs, helping to keep the island’s footpaths open for users to enjoy.
  
  

• Walk and Talk – Douglas
  
  

• Southern Striders – Port Erin
  
  
  
  

Coasteering

Climbing, scrambling, and taking dramatic cliff jumps into the sea - Island-Wide
http://www.visitisleofman.com/

Diving

Discover a whole new world under the sea by learning to dive.  Study marine life or explore a number of wrecks scattered around the Isle of Man. 

Diving - Islandwide
http://www.visitisleofman.com/

Kayaking / Canoeing

The difference between kayaking and canoeing; both a paddle sports but in a canoe you kneel or sit facing forward in an open or closed-decked canoe and propel yourself with a single-bladed under your own power. A Kayak has a closed deck and is propelled with a double bladed paddle. There is over a 100 miles of coastline which harbours secluded bays and coves waiting to be explored  by kayaking or canoeing around the Isle of Man in groups or organised exhibitions. 

Kayaking - Island-Wide
http://www.kayak.im/

Manx Paddle Sports - Island-Wide
http://www.kayak.im/

Paddlesport training - Youth.im - Douglas
https://www2.sch.im/

Sea Kayaking, Adventurous Experiences - Island-Wide
http://www.adventurousexperiences.com/

Coastal Rowing

The Isle of Man is a great place for coastal rowing with it’s sheltered bays.  It is not difficult to learn and is a great aerobic exercise which exercises the whole body.  

Ramsey Rowing Club - Ramsey
http://www.ramseyrowingclub.org/

Mooragh Park Wet Play Area - Ramsey
http://ramsey.gov.im/