The Center for Water Sports and Sciences at the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya was established in 1987 as a Joint Use Facility for Education and Research. Along with being a focus for carrying out education, training, and research activities regarding marine sports, it is also used for extra-curricular activities and made available to outside groups. The Center aims at the development of instructors, increased competitiveness, and enlarging the base of those who engage in marine sports as a lifelong activity. This article introduces some of these activities.