ST ANDREWS LAKES
LEYBOURNE LAKES WATERSPORTS TIDE WATERSPORTS
Boating At Hever Castle , Hever www . hevercastle . co . uk / hever-attractions / hever-lake / boating
Take a boat trip with a difference and discover the beauty and serenity that surrounds one of Kent ’ s magnificent castles and gardens : the childhood home of Anne Boleyn . Hire a rowing boat with family and friends and absorb the spectacular surrounding scenery , all at your own pace of course . Or take to the water via pedalo and spend a very exciting hour exploring the surroundings and taking in the breathtaking wildlife and birds . Experience Hever Castle from the lake , get on the water and have fun ! Age restrictions apply to children under the age of 14 , so be sure to check the website beforehand .
St Andrews Lakes , Rochester www . standrewslakes . co . uk
Discover a leading outdoor watersports centre with a difference at St Andrews Lakes this summer . Offering a host of unique activities and fantastic customer service , no matter what you get up you ’ re sure to have an outstanding experience all round . St Andrews hosts an affiliation with NOWCA as an open water swimming venue , so why not cool off with a spot of open-water swimming ? You ’ ll see for yourself that the water colour is pretty spectacular . Have hours of fun , slip sliding around on the inflatable aqua park , clamber on board and try to make it to the end , or for smaller ones head to the kids ’ park . The activities don ’ t just stop there ; kayaks , paddleboards , pedalos and nine-metre long bell boats are all up for hire , you can even touch up on your SUP ’ ing skills with one-to-one tuition , as well as diving opportunities and sailing . Possibly the lake ’ s most attractive feature however , the beach - yes , you read that right - they have their very own tropical island style sandy beach . Sit back , relax and watch lake life go by .
Tide Watersports , Margate www . tidewatersports . co . uk
Ever wondered what to do on a windy day ? Windsports , of course ! Enter Tide , the kitesurfing experts . Tide opened its doors on Margate Sands in 2020 and is the baby of Michael Cox , a passionate kitesurfer with a wealth of experience in watersports . The guys at Tide Watersports provide lessons to people of all levels and ages , from first-time kiters to advanced coaching . Take an initiation course and learn the fundamentals of kitesurfing including learning how to handle a kite , or make fast progress with a private session ; whether you ’ re wanting to master kitesurfing , starting out , or simply refreshing your kitesurf skills , the guys here are on hand to give you all the help and knowledge you need to get you
where you want to be – in a fun and safe way . You will receive constant feedback from your instructor during your lesson , which should help improve your skills quickly while also making you feel at ease .
Leybourne Lakes Watersports , Aylesford www . leybournelakewatersports . co . uk
Situated in just a small corner of Leybourne Lakes ’ 230-acre country park , you ’ ll find Leybourne Lakes Watersports . This is the place to have a fun packed day full of watersports . Stay on top of the water and rent a kayak ; great for group get-togethers if you fancy trying something a little different . Don ’ t feel confident enough ? They also offer lessons , coaching and assessment , so will have you up and running in no time at all . Or head into the water for a spot of open-water swimming and conquer your fear of cold water . First-time swimmers will have to undertake an induction session carried out by one of the specialist open water instructors – don ’ t forget your brightly coloured swimming hat ! Experienced divers can also enquire about using the lake , as well as professional diving schools . If you ’ re a keen SUP ’ er and have your own board , you are welcome to use the lake ’ s facilities , otherwise they do offer a rent-aboard service and there ’ s news that they will soon be offering SUP yoga sessions too .
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