Welcome to Exe Adventures

Watersports, Training courses and Minibus hire

  • Watersports on the Exeter canal covering: Exeter, Dawlish Warren and Teignmouth areas
  • Pool, Beach and Open Water Lifeguard courses
  • All First Aid Training courses including Mental Health
  • 17 seat Minibus Taxi and Shuttles

Adventure, Training & Transport across Exeter & Devon

Sam and his team provide professional watersports on the Exeter Canal, alongside first aid training, RLSS Lifeguard Training and minibus hire across Exeter and the South West.

Our watersports sessions run daily year-round, offering safe enjoyable kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding for all abilities with group transport available across Devon.                                                                                    Perfect for:

  • Families and holidaymakers visiting Devon
  • Stag & Hen groups and group celebrations
  • Schools and youth groups
  • Corporate team building days

We also deliver first aid training and lifeguard training at your location. As well as minibus hire for airport transfers, events and outings.

Established in 2013, with over 20 years of experience in outdoor adventure and lifeguarding.

Summer Watersports – Lessons, hire, Pub Paddles and Wine Tours.

Our Exeter Canal watersports is perfect for beginners and groups offering kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding sessions for all abilities.

Our most popular experience is the Pub Paddle – Groups can paddle along the safe waterway to The Turf Lock or Double Locks, covering a mile each way for food, drinks and a great social atmosphere.

We also offer minibus pick up and return, making it easy for groups to enjoy the whole experience without having to worry about transport, with free collection from Dawlish Warren Holiday Parks.

First Aid & Lifeguard Training across Exeter & the South West

We deliver professional first aid training courses across Exeter, Devon and the South West including Emergency First Aid, First Aid at Work, Paediatric and Baby First Aid, Outdoor and Mental Health First Aid. All courses are suitable for workplaces, schools and groups, with flexible on-site training delivered at your location.

We train and assess pool, beach and open water lifeguard training courses, helping people build confidence and gain practical, real–world skills. We pride ourselves on supporting people into lifeguarding roles across pools, beaches and open water environments.

Minibus Hire

Reliable, flexible 17 seat minibus hire in Exeter, Devon and across the South West, ideal for group transport, events and airport transfers.

We provide minibus transport for stag and hen parties, families, schools and corporate groups- perfect for events, activity days and outings.

Our service works seamlessly with our watersports experiences, with easy pick up and return, so you can enjoy your day without worrying about transport.

Free collection from Dawlish Warren Holiday Parks.

 

Daily Pub Paddle & Rentals and Lessons

Groups of all sizes and abilities can come out on the safe Exeter Waterway.

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Lifeguard & First Aid courses

• Pool, Beach and Owl Lifeguard training
• Mentoring Trainer / Assessors
• All First aid and Mental health first aid courses

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First Aid Training

We provide a range of full first aid training courses tailored for all industries, including emergency first aid at work, paediatric first aid and many more.

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First Aid Training

We provide a range of full first aid training courses tailored for all industries, including emergency first aid at work, paediatric first aid and many more.

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Daily Pub Paddle &
Rentals and Lessons

Groups of all sizes and abilities can come out on the safe Exeter Waterway

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Lifeguard & First Aid courses

• Pool, Beach and Owl Lifeguard training
• Mentoring Trainer / Assessors
• All First aid and Mental health first aid courses

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Minibus Hire

Minibus hire

• 17 seat minibus lifts
• Seat covered
• Short or long journeys and airport runs
• Dog Friendly

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Wine and Paddle tours

Wine and paddle tours with Kenton Park Estate with vineyard taxi and lifts

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Governing bodies we work under

Some of our reviews

“Thanks to Sam who was a great guide for my family and I. He pitched the afternoon brilliantly for all skills and ages. Collection from the campsite was a real bonus, too.”
RJAL3
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“Great minibus for any distance journeys. Very good value for money and Sams a great bloke. Highly recommended 👍”
Aaron Dymond
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“Really enjoyed paddle boarding. He picks you up from the campsite and takes you back. Sam gives good instruction and is very friendly and welcoming. The price is very competitive, better than hiring them.”
jonni2
TripAdvisor
“Amazing experience with EXEAdventures. Sam was really helpful & relaxed, with a wide variety of equipment for us to try. Kids loved it & adults too. Would highly recommend 👌”
Kirstie Frost
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“Absolutely fantastic evening kayaking to the turf. Sam couldn’t have made the evening better and i highly recommend Exe Adventures to everyone of all ages!”
caitlinforan
TripAdvisor
“Had a fab time today, our family loved it, even the rain at the end didn’t dampen our spirits. Throughly recommend exe adventures and Sam was fantastic! Thank you, will definitely come again when are here next! 👍👍”
Angie Bond
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