Check out what's going on this summer at Pinkston!
Don't worry, we may be on the canal but you can rest assured that our water is safe, filtered and tested regularly.
This taster session take place on the outflow of the course and gives you a great step from kayaking on flatwater to whitewater. Our team will work with you in either sit on top or closed cockpit kayak to give you a great introduction to the thrills of whitewater.
Our Start Paddleboarding sessions are all about getting you on the water and experiencing the joys of paddleboarding in a safe and fun way.
Ages 7+
This session includes your British Canoeing Paddle Start Certificate.
Come and learn the SUP basics!
This can be a one-off session for you to experience SUP or you can come multiple times to build your skill. We work on a 1 to 8 instructor ratio for SUP, so you are guaranteed focused quality feedback in a safe learning environment.
This half day kayak safety award is for those who want to start venturing out on the water in their own kayak, and want to know how to keep themselves, and their pals, safe.
This half day paddleboarding safety award is for those who want to start venturing out on the water in their own and want to know how to keep themselves and their pals safe.
Learn to SUP in 1.5 hours per day – for 3 consecutive days
Our Discover Paddleboarding sessions all about developing your paddleboarding skills in the sheltered water environment we’ll teach you using a wide range of skill developmental tasks and challenges that will help you develop the solid fundamentals of the sport. These adult sessions are for anyone over the age of 16. Once you have completed this course you should be at able to paddle as a competent member of a led group.
This course runs for 1.5 hours each day, for 3 consecutive days
Our Discover Kayaking course is all about developing your kayaking skills in the sheltered water environment. We’ll teach you using lots of fun games and challenges that will help you develop the solid fundamentals of the sport.
Ages 7+.
1.5 hours each day, for 3 consecutive days.
Our Discover Paddleboarding sessions are all about developing your skills in a sheltered water environment. We’ll teach you using lots of fun games and challenges that will help you develop solid fundamentals of the sport.
Ages 7+
Includes your British Canoeing Paddle Discover Certificate.
This progression session if for those who are comfortable paddling on the flat water or have done an introduction to whitewater session and want to develop your skills further on whitewater.
This course is for those who want to take their whitewater kayaking to the next level or who have done our whitewater beginner programme. We’ll aim to take your boating on from wherever you are and start to clean up your skills making you a slick and confident paddler.
1.5hrs each day, for 3 consecutive days.
Our Discover Kayaking sessions are all about developing your kayaking skills in a sheltered water environment. By the end of this course you should be competent leading a group on flat-water.
Ages 16+
This session includes your British Canoeing Paddle Discover Certificate
Our Discover Kayaking sessions are all about developing your kayaking skills in a sheltered water environment. We’ll teach you using a wide range of skill developmental tasks and challenges that will help you develop the solid fundamentals of the sport.
Ages 16+
This session includes your British Canoeing Paddle Discover Certificate
1.5 hours a session for 3 consecutive weeks.
Our Discover Kayaking sessions are all about developing your skills in a sheltered water environment. We’ll teach you using lots of fun games and challenges that will help you develop the solid fundamentals of the sport.
Ages 7+
Includes your British Canoeing Paddle Discover Certificate.
1.5 hours per day, one day a week, for 3 consecutive weeks.
Our Discover Paddleboarding sessions all about developing your skills in sheltered water. We’ll teach you using a wide range of developmental tasks so you develop the solid fundamentals of the sport.
Ages 16+
Includes your British Canoeing Paddle Discover Certificate.
1.5 hours one day a week, for 3 weeks.
Our Discover Paddleboarding sessions all about developing your skills in a sheltered water environment. We’ll teach you using lots of fun games and challenges that will help you develop the solid fundamentals of the sport.
Ages 7+
Includes your British Canoeing Paddle Discover Certificate.
External Safety Officer (ESO) Training
Official Site Users Only – not available to the general public
1 ESO required for every private hire. If no ESO is available then no activity can take place due to insurance requirements.
The ESO training is valid for 3 years.
Call us if you’re unsure
Come and learn the SUP basics!
This can be a one-off session for you to experience SUP or you can come multiple times to build your skill. We work on a 1 to 8 instructor ratio for SUP, so you are guaranteed focused quality feedback in a safe learning environment.
Experience the thrills of Scotland’s only artificial whitewater course in an inflatable tube! This easily accessible activity will provide you with all the excitement of whitewater in a safe and controlled way. We reserve the right to curtail your session should you be unable to demonstrate safe swimming. Safe swimming – Safety Video
Try open water swimming for the first time, improve your technique, or train for an event with Pinkston Watersports. Join other like-minded people on the water.
Please note:
Safety is provided for these sessions but they are NOT coached.
Wetsuits are not provided
Park & Play at Pinkston Watersports is a great chance to get on the water, improve your skills and enjoy Scotland’s only whitewater centre! TEMPORARY – 2 PUMPS ONLY!
Aimed at experienced WhiteWater paddlers only. You will be asked to demonstrate your ability to self rescue if it’s your first time!
Our Start Kayaking sessions are all about getting you on the water and experiencing the joys of kayaking in a safe and fun way. These adult sessions are for anyone over the age of 16 who want to get on the water and learn the basics of kayaking with basic skills and challenges. We use our great sit on top kayaks meaning that we have the best platform for learning skills without the challenges or fears of ‘getting stuck’.
This session includes your British Canoeing Paddle Start Certificate.
Park & Play at Pinkston Watersports is a great chance to get on the water and improve your skills in our safe sheltered canal basin.
This is suitable for those who have already completed our Start and Discover sessions. Perfect for practice before buying your own kit!
Our Start Kayaking sessions are all about getting you on the water and experiencing the joys of kayaking in a safe and fun way. These family and kids’ sessions are for anyone over the age of 7 who want to get on the water and play lots of fun games and challenges. We play on our great sit on top kayaks meaning that we have the best platform for fun and games.
This session includes your British Canoeing Paddle Start Certificate.
Pinkston Watersports is home to Scotland’s only artificial whitewater course; a community paddlesports center with a clean water basin and the ideal place to participate in a range of water-based activities just 5 minutes from Glasgow City Centre.
As a charity and social enterprise, Pinkston uses a range of approaches to meet our charitable objectives of increasing participation in sport, providing recreational facilities, and organizing activities as a way of improving and promoting wellbeing, quality of life, and education.
As a visitor to Pinkston, you can book onto one of our own activities – which include everything from cold water swimming to whitewater tubing – with plenty of canoeing and kayaking in between. Alternatively, there are a number of clubs that use the site on a regular basis that provide an excellent way to meet new people in the sport.
I went for an early morning swim after I finished my nightshift. As always the staff is brilliant and very pleasant. It was a balmy morning at -2° but it's great having a place to go for a swim when the pools are closed and you can't travel. I highly recommend people try Pinkston Watersports. You won't be disappointed.
– Bernadette C. | TripadvisorWe went white water tubing and it was so much fun! Granted, early November is maybe not the best time to be in the water but we were provided with wetsuits, a helmet and buoyancy aid and spent the next couple of hours going down the rapids on a tube. The instructors were enthusiastic and helpful, and I had a great time. Almost impossible to do without going in at least once so be prepared to get wet. Looking forward to doing it again!
– Adam W. | TripadvisorWe did a SUP taster session with Rowan and it was brilliant. Hired a wetsuit and buoyancy aid, there was no changing room with covid, but we knew that in advance. The lesson was great fun and we will definitely be back!
– Claireyy | TripadvisorMy sons had a fantastic time kayaking at Pinkston, Hannah was so patient and made the lesson great fun - they’re looking forward to the 5 day progression course in the October week!
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