Canoeing and Kayaking

Try something new today. We run both sessions and courses from beginner to advanced in canoeing and kayaking.

Westminster Boating Base issues certificates for the Paddle UK Awards - Paddle Discover, Paddle Explore and personal performance awards.

Westminster Boating Base is a Paddle UK (formerly British Canoeing) Delivery Partner.

Go Paddling "taster" sessions

These taster sessions are suitable for both adults and children (age 10yrs+) who want to give kayaking/canoeing a try.

Suitable for families - these sessions focus on having fun.

 

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Adult sessions (pay as you go or season tickets)

Winter Clothing, 1st Nov-31st March: For kayaking you will need a 3mm wetsuit and waterproof top at a minimum. We have hire clothing available for £5 per session. You will still need to bring shoes, warm under-layers, towel, etc.

 

Sundays 10am-1pm & 2-5pm - kayaking for experienced paddlers. Sessions & river trips for intermediates (all year round, subject to winter clothing regulations from Nov-March)

Sundays are geared up for those that have got to grips with the basic skills and are longer journeys. You will need to be competent to paddle distance. To come along to these you will need to have done one of the following:

  • attended one of our British Canoeing Discover courses.
  • attended 2 or more of our tuition / taster sessions (see above)
  • or have sufficient experience to consider yourself a reasonably competent paddler.

 

Session Prices:
£25 per person per session or included with season tickets.
 

You will need to bring: 

  • A full change of clothes (appropriate for the weather) including soft-soled shoes and a towel.
  • A small padlock to secure your valuables in one of our lockers (optional).

Nobody will be allowed on the water without these.

Sessions can be booked up to 7 days in advance.

 

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Courses

Our courses are run to the standards of Paddle UK - the National Governing Body for paddlesport in the UK.

Paddle UK Discover Kayaking (novice)

An exciting award from Paddle UK, the Paddle Discover Award teaches practical skills and knowledge, creating a foundation for a fun and safe time on the water.

Under the guidance of our instructors you will learn how to choose and use equipment effectively, develop practical skills including self-rescue and gain an understanding of the environment and other factors which will affect your paddling.

At the end of this course you will be competent at manoevering your craft having gained the confidence to take to the water during our recreational sessions or further your personal development with the Paddle Explore award.

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Paddle UK Explore Kayaking (improver)

An exciting new award from Paddle UK, the Paddle Explore award builds upon the foundation skills and techniques learned in the Paddle Discover award.

The award is taught at a maximium ratio of 1:6, a small enough group to focus upon the individual and tailor the skills to personal development of the sport. At the end of this course you will be able to skillfully manoeuvre your craft and have a broad understanding of how to safely take your kayaking further whether that be with our recreational sessions.

 

You can develop these skills and complete this course by attending our Sunday sessions.