AS Watersports
AS Watersports
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Equipment HireStand Up PaddleboardingKayaking & Canoeing
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
AS Watersports are pleased to offer Canoe, Sit on top kayak and Stand Up Paddle board hire on the Exeter ship canal and River Exe available to book online! The canal is a nice and easy paddle that is perfect for all paddlers including families and novices. Minimum age 8 years old,those between 8 and 18 must be accompanied by an adult.. We also offer kayak, canoe & paddleboard lessons. All activities are based from our waterside shop. Exeter Kayak Hire can now be booked online!
Exeter, Devon, England

Awards
Travellers' Choice
2023

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Matt E
Plymouth, UK1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
The staff at AS Watersports were extremely helpful & knowledgeable , it was our 1st time kayaking & couldn’t have picked a better place, Exeter canals being non tidal was very calm & made for a very pleasant experience, would highly recommended
Written 21 September 2023
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Thanks for the great review. I'm really glad we put you at ease for your first paddling experience. Hope to see you back on the water again next summer. All the best from the AS Watersports team.
Written 9 October 2023
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Nathan J
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
I did the day saver on a 2 person kayak and when we arrived we where greeted by a very friendly member of staff who got us all sorted and on our way with great advice for our trip on our return he helped us out of our kayak and he let me have a go in one of there inflatable kayaks as I had mentioned to him that we are looking to get a kayak and didn't know whether to go with a rigid or an inflatable he was very knowledgeable and gave great advice couldn't ask for a better experience highly recommend.
Written 18 September 2023
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Really glad you both had such a fun time heading down to Turf Locks and back. And got some great advise with which boats may be best suited for you both in the future. Have a great time on the rest of your holiday and happy paddling! Cheers form the AS Watersports team.
Written 19 September 2023
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IanWilkExeter
Exeter, UK1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Friends
Lovely paddle boarding trip, hiring a board from AS Watersports. Really helpful staff sorting out all the things needed etc. and a pick of whichever boards we wanted.
Written 16 September 2023
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Cheers for the great review. We're really glad you enjoyed your paddle board trip and the gear we provided. Hope to see you back again soon. All the best from the AS Watersports team.
Written 17 September 2023
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Tony H
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Great first experience paddleboarding. Great customer service and a joy to spend 2 hours on the Exeter Ship Canal.
Written 30 August 2023
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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review for us. We're really glad you enjoyed your paddleboard hire and hope to see you again soon.
Written 3 September 2023
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Michelle H
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Had an awesome time today. The guys at AS were friendly and helpful. We paddled with our hired kayaks to the Double Locks pub and had a drink before paddling back. No time pressure, just a leisurely jaunt past swans, cygnets and a very tame heron sat on the bank! Fantastic. Highly recommend.
Written 28 August 2023
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Thanks for the great review and taking the time to share the details of your experience. Really happy you had such a fun time and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Written 29 August 2023
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Catherine D
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Having just purchased a kayak for my husband from at AS Watersports we decided to hire one of the open top kayak for myself. The staff were really helpful and cheerful and gave good advice. Changing area and a safe place to leave our valuables was provided. Good value for money
Written 27 August 2023
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Thanks for sharing your shopping and hire experience. It was really nice being able to meet you both and getting you out on the water to enjoy the scenic canal together. Hope to see you both back on the water again very soon.
Written 29 August 2023
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Emma W
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
Super helpful, easy booking and nice people. We had a huge amount of fun on the water and a great activity with the family.
Written 29 July 2023
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Thanks for the kind words, great review and taking the time to write it. We're really happy that your family had a a fun time on the water with us. Hope you manage to make it back again soon.
Written 4 August 2023
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Paradise46182988635
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
Best water sports shop and hire in the area without exception. Hired a canoe and 2 kayaks for 2 hours. Nothing (including rescheduling due to my mistake) was any trouble. Great advice on the water and reachable destinations. Great selection of kit as well. We’ll definitely be back!! Thanks again AS!
Written 23 July 2023
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Thanks for the fantastic review and your kind words. Hope to see you back again soon. All the best from the AS Watersports team.
Written 25 July 2023
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Laura H
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Friends
Not only are they in a perfect location but they were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely use them again 😁
Written 8 July 2023
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Thanks for the great review and nice comments. Hope to see you back in the store again soon.
Written 10 July 2023
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Danielle Causon
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
The instructors were friendly and yet very professional, they also gave very clear instructions before we went out on the water. Our session was really enjoyable and uneventful, we will definitely be back time and time again.
Written 23 June 2023
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Thanks for the fantastic review and photos. Really glad you had such a fun time on the water and were made to feel comfortable with your experience.
Written 28 June 2023
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