What's Included
• A white water kayaking experience for two people
• Experiences last approximately two hours with around one and three quarter hours on the water
• Full safety briefing and training session
• All equipment is provided including buoyancy aid and helmet
• Wet-suits are also available (£10 deposit required on the day)
What Can I Expect
There’s kayaking in Nottingham - and then there’s white water kayaking in Nottingham! Adding in the extra thrill-factor of the rapids makes these kayaking sessions all the more adrenaline-filled. The drench factor is right up there, so be prepared for a soaking!
These vouchers are for two people to kayak together at this Nottingham centre. Your session takes place at Holme Pierrepont, the lovely country park that’s home to this National Water Sports Centre. If you know the area, you’ll know just how lovely it is. If you don’t, then these kayaking experiences are one of the best ways to get to know this vibrant place!
So, as well as being a vast country park with everything from walking and cycle paths, to play parks, swim lakes and mini golf, there are the man-made rapids. It’s a purpose-built section of water, where the flow is fully controllable, so different grades of white water can easily be created. And it’s pretty amazing.
The two of you will be sharing a kayak. These are special rigid inflatable kayaks ready to ride those swirling waters of Nottingham’s finest kayak run. You sit down with your legs outstretched, leaning against the backrest. One of you goes shotgun, with the other sitting behind in a tandem formation. And there’s no arguing about who goes up front, as you will be doing multiple runs, so you can take it in turns.
Of course, it’s not just a case of turning up to this Nottingham centre, hopping in a kayak and flinging yourselves down the wild white waters. All paddlers will have an on-shore briefing, which includes paddle technique and what to expect when you’re out on the rapids. After being kitted out with the paddle, helmet and buoyancy aid it’s time to make your way to start of the course…
We’d be lying if we said you’ll be feeling as cool as a cucumber at this point. It’s heart-pounding stuff when you first launch. Will we stay upright? Will we get a soaking within seconds? Once you’ve triumphantly made it down to the bottom, you’ll so be wanting to do it all over again. Perhaps just as well then that, when you go kayaking at this Nottingham centre, you’ve got plenty of time to ride the white water course over and over again!
Availability
• Sessions run between 10am and 6pm between March and October, 10am-3.30pm November to February
• Experiences operate on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Suitable For
• Minimum age 14
• Maximum weight 18 stone (114 kg)
• Maximum chest size should be less than 48 inches
• Participants must be able to swim in light clothing and be confident in open water
• This activity is not suitable during pregnancy
• Under 18's will need to provide a parental/guardian consent form which will be provided prior to the activity.
Spectators
• Friends and family are welcome to the beautiful water park surroundings
Anything Else I Need To Know?
• Participants should wear trainers and clothing they don't mind getting wet
Location
• The National Watersports Centre, West Bridgford, Nottingham
• Five miles East of Nottingham located in 270 acres of national park
• Easy access from junction 24 or 25 of the M1
