How to find 2022 water sports programs in Busan, South Korea

The city of Busan has started operating marine leisure sports experiential programs at its major beaches and rivers beginning in April 2022. Regional specialized water sports programs aim to promote water sports and water-friendly culture to the public.

Project period: April – November 2022

Venue: 7 beaches and rivers in Busan

Seo-gu (Songdo Beach), Buk-gu (Hwamyeong Water Leports Center), Haeundae-gu (Busan Yachting Center, Songjeong Beach), Saha-gu (Dadaepo Beach), Gangseo-gu (West Nakdong River Canoe Arena), Suyeong-gu (Gwangalli Beach, Suyeonggang River), Sasang-gu (Samnak Water Leports Center)

Free water sports experiential programs

Call the relevant organization of each program to apply.

2022 Marine Sports Program in Busan

Songdo Marine Academy in Seo-gu
Period: May to September
Venue: Songdo Beach
Program: Snorkeling, kayaking, motorboating
Organization: Sea Explorers of Korea Busan Council (051-717-2883)

Busan Yacht School in Buk-gu
Period: June to September
Venue: Hwamyeong Water Leports Center
Program: Motorboating, rafting, wakeboarding, water skiing
Organization: Hwamyeong Water Leports Center (010-5387-1344)

Busan Yacht school in Haeundae-gu
Period: April to November
Venue: Busan Yachting Center
Program: Yachting
Organization: Busan Yacht Association (051-747-1768)

Songjeong Surfing Academy in Haeundae-gu
Period: June, September
Venue: Songjeong Beach
Program: Surfing
Organization: Haeundae-gu Sports Council (051-704-5010)

Marine Leisure Sports Program in Saha-gu
Period: June to September
Venue: Dadaepo Beach
Program: Kite-boarding, stand up paddleboarding (SUP)
Organization: Korea Kite Boarding Association (070-7752-8683)

Busan Rowing School in Gangseo-gu
Period: May to October
Venue: West Nakdong River Rowing Arena
Program: Rowing, indoor rowing
Organization: Busan Rowing Association (010-2580-1157)

Busan Canoe Academy in Gangseo-gu
Period: May to October
Venue: West Nakdong River Canoe Arena
Program: Canoeing, kayaking
Organization: Busan Canoe Federation (010-4851-1554)

Gwangalli SUP Class in Suyeong-gu
Period: May to October
Venue: Gwangalli Beach
Program: SUP, survival swimming
Organization: Suyeong-gu Surfing Association (051-622-0027)

Suyeonggang River Kayaking, Dragonboat Class in Suyeong-gu
Period: June to August
Venue: Suyeonggang River
Program: Kayaking, dragon boating
Organization: Sea Explorers of Korea Busan Council (051-743-5589)

Saetgang Kayak tour in Sasang-gu
Period: May to October
Venue: Samnak Water Leports Center (Saetgang) in Samnak Ecological Park
Program: Saetgang tour, kayaking
Organization: Sea Explorers of Korea Busan Council (070-4140-0006)