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

    Learn or improve your paddleboarding skills with beautiful scenery on the river or coastline

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  • Kayaking

    Kayaking in the stunning scenery of Bodiam or Hastings beach, there’s no better way to spend a day.

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  • Land Activities

    Always fancied seeing if you can throw an axe? Wanted to try archery? Try it now

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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 Friday: Closed

    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!

Trending Products

Black Friday Sale now on! Browse from top brands such as O'Neill, Gladiator, Starboard and more! We have everything from paddleboards and bodyboards to wetsuits, buoyancy aids and paddles! Shop whilst stock lasts!

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