North Ayrshire offers world-class sport and recreation facilities. It has 20 top-quality mainland and island golf courses and the Open Golf venues of Turnberry, Troon and Old Prestwick are also within easy reach. Water sports include dinghy sailing, cruising, windsurfing and sea kayaking, and the Firth of Clyde is an international centre for yachting. Other popular outdoor pursuits include climbing, hill walking, and fishing - not forgetting the area’s well known artistic and cultural attractions.