Get out on the water.
The Watersports section of the OutdoorXpo is your one-stop destination for everything aquatic - from the first-timer taking a paddleboard lesson to the seasoned open-water swimmer planning their next adventure.
Whether you're drawn to the calm of early-morning kayaking, the thrill of catching your first wave, or the freedom of sailing along the coast, there's a discipline out there with your name on it. OutdoorXpo brings the UK's best watersports brands, clubs, instructors and travel specialists together under one roof - so you can discover, try and plan everything in a single day out.
Your champion of the Watersports section:
Alice Dearing
Olympic Marathon Swimmer
Alice Georgina Nana Dearing is an Olympic marathon swimmer and global diversity advocate.
She became the first Black woman to swim for Great Britain at an Olympic Games in 2021, representing a milestone moment for diversity in UK swimming.
Her commitment to ensuring swimming is for all led to her co-founding the Black Swimming Association, a charitable organisation that promotes water safety and inclusion for Black and Asian communities. Her work has earned global recognition, including being awarded The Sunday Times Changemaker of the Year in 2022, and being named No. 3 on the BBC Woman’s Hour Power List in 2023.
What's On
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Experience Kayaking
Kayaking at the expo is an exciting and unique opportunity to experience the sport in a dynamic, bustling environment. The expo showcases a variety of... -
Inspiration Stage
The Inspiration Stage features celebrity speakers and adventurers who will tell you their stories. This is your chance to be inspired and motivated by... -
Open Water Swimming
Open water swimming at the expo provides a thrilling and immersive experience for swimmers of all levels. The OutdoorXpo features a dedicated area whe... -
Paddle Boarding
Wanting to try paddle boarding for the first time? Or looking to share the love for the sport ? The Paddle Boarding feature area at the OutdoorXpo is...
Speakers
A packed programme of talks, panels and live Q&As runs across the Inspiration Stage all weekend - and it's included with your entry ticket. From world-record holders to everyday adventurers with extraordinary stories, there's always something worth stopping for.
Partners
Explore Your Adventure
The biggest community meet-ups of the year, celebrating the enjoyment of the outdoors all under one roof.