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Jersey Sporting Facilities I - Z
Indoor Bowls |
| Indoor bowling is available most weekdays at Fort Regent and The Jersey Indoor Bowling Stadium is open all year to members of recognised clubs Contacts: Fort Regent. Tel: 500233. The Jersey Indoor Bowling Stadium |
Jet Skis |
Contacts: Jersey Seasport Centre Open daily mid April to the end of September for Jet Ski Hire including wetsuit, lifejacket and tuition. |
Lawn Bowls |
| Lawn bowls is popular with all ages and there are a number of clubs Contacts: Jersey Bowling Club West Mount, St Helier, Tel: 732133.
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Leisure and Fitness |
| Contacts: Lido Health and Fitness Centre |
Motor Racing |
Various races are organised throughout the year by the Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club. These include hill climbs at Bouley Bay, sand racing at St Ouen's Bay, rallies, sprints, motor cross and trials Contact: Tel: 735853 for a full programme |
Powerboat Trips |
Contacts: Jersey Sea Sport Centre, La Haule Slip, by St Aubin’s Village, Tel: 07797 738 180, Open Easter - mid September. Gorey Water Sports, Longbeach, Groville. Open July & August, 07797 816 528 |
Rock Climbing, Abseiling and Caving |
| Contact: Ecole D'Activites Tel: 873074. |
Sand and Sea |
From mid May to the end of September, three bays St. Ouen, St. Brelade, and Plemont are patrolled by beach lifeguards. The patrolled areas for swimming are marked with red and yellow flags. The flagged areas are moved throughout the day due to the tides and will be advised to move into the new areas if necessary. If conditions are dangerous and unsuitable for swimming, red flags will be flown. There is a also a guard at West Park but the area is not patrolled. Please ask for advice if in doubt. |
Snooker and Pool |
Contacts: Fort Regent Leisure Centre
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Squash |
| Squash is a popular sport in the island and there are many courts available. Visitors can obtain temporary membership at the following centres Contacts: The Jersey Squash Club
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Sub Aqua |
| Jersey has some of the best visibility in the British Isles and the seas around the island support a fascinating marine life. In deeper waters you will find jewel anemones, fan corals and deadmen's fingers. In summer you may even see seahorses and dolphins.
CARE: Jersey has one of the largest tidal movements in the world. Safety is paramount at all times and dive centres will give advice and provide dive tables. Contacts: Surf, Dive and Ski Sports
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Surfing - see Windsurfing and Surfing |
Tennis |
Play tennis at the following centres: The Caesarean Tennis Club
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Walking |
| The Jersey Tourism sites feature several interesting walks from the spectacular coastline lined with heather and gorse to quiet country lanes. Enjoy the varied landscape from the flat southern coast to the rugged cliffs of the north-west and the views of the other Channel Islands. See also Walking page. Jersey Walking site |
Water Skiing |
Contacts: Jersey Sea Sport Centre, La Haule Slip, by St Aubin’s Village, Tel: 07797 738 180, Open daily Easter - mid September. The Gorey Watersports Centre
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Windsurfing and Surfing |
| Jersey has one of the best beaches in Europe for windsurfing and surfing. Feel the force of the Atlantic rollers at St Ouen's bay on Jersey's west coast. It is a surfers' mecca all year round. Other bays include Greve de Lecq, Plemont and St. Brelade's Bay which have no restrictions from November to March. Please note however that surfing is restricted to before 1000 and after 1900 from April to October for the safety of other beach goers. The borders of the permitted surfing zones in St Ouen's Bay are marked by red and white stripes painted on to the sea wall. In the interests of safety, no surfing outside this area. Contacts: Jersey Surfboard Club - Europe's oldest surfing club est. 1959. Contact Colin Crowther e-mail: surfingjersey@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.surfingjersey.net Also see www.jerseybodyboarding.com Surf Shak
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Yachting and Sailing |
The waters around the Channel Islands offer a fabulous cruising area for yachtsmen with St Helier the ideal base for circular and day cruises. Many French ports can be reached within a single tide. A range of skippered or bare boat charters is available, and the fleet includes yachts and motor cruisers suitable for families or large groups. Visiting yachtsmen can find attractive moorings, particularly suited to fair weather, in coves and bays on the north and south coasts, but you must complete custom and Immigration formalities at Gorey or St Helier Harbours. Jersey's new 600 berth Elizabeth Marina is situated at St Helier. Berths are available to non-residents on one, five and ten year leases. Tel: 885588. Contacts:
Jersey Cruising School and Yacht Charters
St Brelade's Windsurfing and Sailing School
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