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Activities: Water

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Clubs

Once you have completed a course, you can join one of the following clubs:

Bell Boating

Bell boating is a great activity for any age group but is particularly good for introducing younger children or inexperienced adults to a water activity which is very stable and great fun.

Dragon Boating

Dragon Boats are the fastest paddled craft we have at Longridge. The Dragon Boat takes up to twenty young people or eighteen adults.

We run our National Dragon Boat Championships on 25th September for adults and 26th September for young people.

As with all of our activities, they are designed for those 8-years and over, however with Dragon Boats it may be possible to take out 7-year olds if accompanied by a parent.

Canoeing

We have a number of Canadian Open Canoes each of which takes either two or three people.

Kayaking is great fun, superb exercise and everybody can do it. We have a wide variety of kayaks to suit people of all shapes and sizes. All of our activities are aimed at people 8-years and over, with some of our activities we are able to reduce the age limit if young people are accompanied by a parent but as you are on your own in a kayak, it is only suited to those 8-years and above.

If you want to try Kayaking, you can join our Fun & Fitness group on a Monday or Friday from 11am or gather together a couple of friends and book a session with us.

Power Boating

We provide an experienced helmsman for the session. For the younger groups launch trips are very popular and if river conditions are favourable we encourage members of a group to assist in the helming of the boat.

We have a number of power boats and the latest addition to our fleet, the Pioneer Multi, has a unique drop down front system that allows disabled access without need of a hoist.

Escape to the Island

An activity that appeals to all ages as it involves constructing a raft and then putting the final design to test on the water, often with surprising results!

Rowing/Sculling

We have a number of rowing boats on site, ranging from single handers, two person and for crews of six to eight. We have also introduced sculling for adults, an excellent and fun way to keep fit as well as a different and exciting team building experience.

We run 75 minute sessions for absolute beginners as well as courses leading to further qualifications. Click on courses to find out what we are running this year or ring Longridge on 01628 483282 to arrange a bespoke course for your group.

We also provide a Rowing boat hire service to groups and individuals who have relevant qualifications and experience for which prices are available on application.

Sailing

We have a wide variety of Sailing boats to suit people of all sizes and experience.

BCU/UKCC Coaching Courses

Longridge offers a range of courses for those wishing to become qualified coaches.