Kayak Taster Session – Family and Kids

Our Beginner’s Kayaking sessions are all about getting you on the water and experiencing the joys of kayaking in a safe and fun way!

Join us at Pinkston for an unforgettable activity!

💦 Learn the basics: how to go, stop, and turn
💦 Includes fun games and challenges
💦 Develop new skills like water safety/awareness
💦 Make memories for life!
💦 Can’t swim? No worries – you’ll simply float in our sheltered canal basin!

Suitable for families and young people aged 7 and up!

What is included

💦 Changing & Showering Facilities
💦 Free Carpark
💦 Clean & Safe Water
💦 Fun, Safe & Professional Instructors
💦 All Equipment needed from wetsuits, buoyancy aids and boats – we have you covered!

Please see below in our ‘what to bring’ section for the few things you will need to take part

Check in details

When you arrive, please head through the tunnel towards the water and turn to your right – reception is beside the blue kayak attached to the pole to check in!

What to bring

Swimming costume/shorts
💦 Shoes suitable for the water (old trainers or water shoes are perfect!)
💦 Towel
💦 Padlock for lockers

To help warm up if needed:

💦 A blanket (or dryrobe)
💦 Warm layers including jumpers, hats and gloves
💦 A full thermos

Special Requirements

If you are 7 – 16 years old you must be accompanied by an adult who must stay onsite/waterside for the full time that the young person is in the water.

Restrictions

We have a weight limit of 110KG as this is the max weight for our largest buoyancy aid. Buoyancy aids are provided and required to take part.

FAQs

Q : Is there car parking?
A : Yes, we have a free to use carpark with more free street parking on Boron Street (road directly up the hill from the main gates)

Q : Are there showers and hair dyers?
A : We have changing facilities with hot showers but no hair dyers. We do have outside plugs if you wish to bring your own.

Q : How cold is the water?
A : This changes from day to day as it is an outdoor unheated (but filtered!) pool. But probably cold tbh – know your limits especially in winter!

Q : Do I need to wear a wetsuit or buoyancy aid?
A : While both wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided only buoyancy aids must be worn. You may prefer/be more conformable in a tshirt and shorts than a wetsuit however you are much more likely to get cold even in warmer weather. Please be aware of your limits in cold water.

Q : Is there a coffee machine?
A : No, bring your own flask if you would like a hot drink for after!

Any further questions please feel free to email into [email protected] or give us a call on 0141 332 5636