Watersports Activities, Tuition & Experiences

  • Whether you’re looking to learn the basics, want to improve your skills or set yourself a challenge, our expert instructors will be with your every step of the way in a safe, controlled and fun environment.

    Our aim is to inspire and instil a sense of adventure in everyone.

  • Come and join us for your water sports fun. Bring your family along, a group of friends, work colleagues, kids, organize your stag & hen party with us or just come by yourself. The team love sharing their passion and knowledge and we look forward to seeing you on the water soon.

  • Paddleboarding

    Have you always wanted to try Paddleboarding? Do you want to improve your skills or paddle in beautiful scenery on the river or coastline?

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  • Kayaking

    Fancy kayaking enjoying the water on our sit on top kayaks? With stunning scenery in Bodiam (River Rother) or Hastings beach, there’s no better way to spend a sunny day.

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  • Land Activities

    Always fancied seeing if you can throw an axe? Wanted to try archery? Well with Epic Life, now you can!

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  • Events

    Click here to find our calendar with all of our exciting events, courses and trips coming up!

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Shop in-store and online with Epic Life! 

Come and visit our Epic Life Watersports shop locations in Hastings and Bodiam, both situated in East Sussex. 

  • Hastings

    Our Hastings shop is located downstairs inside Source Skate Park on the seafront and is open all year round. Here we have a wide selection of watersports equipment including; paddleboards, kayaks, surfboards, bodyboards/skimboards, wetsuits, wetsuit accessories, buoyancy aids, watersports clothing, changing and towelling robes, hardware, and so much more! 


    Opening Times: Please give us a call on 07377 184505 to check we are open in case we are all on the water.

    Monday: 9am-12pm

    Tuesday to Thursday: Closed

    Friday: 9am-5pm

    Saturday: 9am-5pm

    Sunday: 10am-3pm

  • Bodiam

    Our Bodiam site also has a pop up shop open seasonally from April to September inclusive, which stocks a limited amount of products; buoyancy aids, phone cases, dry bags, changing and towelling robes and some of our Epic Life merchandise! 


    Opening Times:

    Currently closed - open April-September

Try Before You Buy

We also offer try before you buy sessions for paddleboards and kayaks!

These sessions are designed to make sure you will be 100% happy with what they are purchasing and to give you an opportunity to ask any questions they may have.

We offer expert advice and after sales service!

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View our latest range of stand up paddleboards! We have boards for all skill levels from brands such as Starboard, Gladiator and more!
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