Welcome to Harbour Challenge

Established in 1996 as a charitable organization Harbour Challenge is situated on the south side of Brownsea Island located on a SSSI site and is also the birth place of Scouting. We are located in the very heart of Poole Harbour, providing us with one of the safest coastal area's to work in. Harbour Challenge applied for full charitable status and was fortunate enough for this to be agreed by the Charity Commission in 2004, giving us  access to other sources of funding. This allowed us to provide greater opportunities to our members, enabling the  expansion of  the charity to its present status.

We are registered with Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA), Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and affiliated to the British Canoe Union (BCU). We  meet all necessary national governing body guidelines and carry all the relevant insurances.

With Poole Harbour literally on our doorstep, we have immediate access to a superb teaching environment, a fleet of dinghies and kayaks to choose from with a team of experienced RYA instructors and BCU Coaches to guide you.

Harbour Challenge, provides a high quality outdoor educational experience which is second to none. Whether you are a youngster in an Pico for the first time or an adult experiencing the thrill of flying a spinnaker or sitting in a kayak or canoe we can give you the opportunity of  sailing or paddling around the harbour, emphasis will be placed on practical hands-on experience in a safe learning environment with qualified staff leading the groups 

Chris Hurlock
Centre Principal.