Outdoor Activity
Outdoor Activities
Consent Forms
We're excited to welcome you to Albany Outdoors!
Please note that before any of activities, a consent form must be completed for each participant. You can fill this in ahead of your visit using the link below.
Open Canoe and Kayaking
Beginners, improvers and advanced courses in canoeing and kayaking.
Open Canoe and Kayaking
Beginners, improvers and advanced courses in canoeing and kayaking.
Adult paddlers
Join our group as we explore the River Thames in and around Kingston. It is a great way to gain experience in a kayak on the river and have the chance to develop skills in order to become a proficient paddler. Please ensure you bring a full change of clothes and shoes with you as well as a completed consent form.
Adult Kayak Evening Trip
This trip is for people who may have tried kayaking before and are just keen to go a bit further. This activity is for ages 18+. You will need to be prepared for British weather and bring appropriate clothing for a water sports activity (jeans are not appropriate), a waterproof jacket, soft-soled footwear, a head-torch and a full change of clothes for afterwards. We will be providing equipment (boat, paddle, buoyancy aid) and a dry bag for personal belongings.
Women paddler's
Join our ladies group as we explore the River Thames in and around Kingston. It is a great way to gain experience in a kayak on the river and have the chance to develop skills in order to become a proficient paddler.
For all sessions, please ensure you bring a full change of clothes and shoes with you as well as a completed consent form.
Dragon Boating
Why not try a Dragon Boat session for fun, fitness or event preparation. Maybe you have a team registered for this year's Kingston Rotary event? Are you a group, club or society who would like to enjoy some time afloat? Then come and dip your toes into the wonderful world of Dragon boating.
Dragon Boating
What is Dragon Boating?
Dragon Boat Racing has ancient Chinese origins and its history has been traced back more than 2000 years. The first participants were superstitious Chinese villagers who celebrated the 5th day of the 5th lunar month of the Chinese calendar. Racing was held to avert misfortune and encourage the rains needed for prosperity - and the object of their worship was the dragon. The dragon of Asia has traditionally been a symbol of water. It is said to rule the rivers and seas and dominate the clouds and rains.
Today Dragon Boat racing involves teams of up to twenty paddlers in a 40 foot boat with a drummer and helm, paddling frantically to beat the other teams down the course. The drums, shouting and colourful boats make it an impressive and exciting sport both to watch and to compete in.
Dragon Boating at Albany Outdoors
Why not try a Dragon Boat session for fun, fitness or event preparation. Maybe you have a team registered for this year's Kingston Rotary event? Are you a group, club or society who would like to enjoy some time afloat? Then come and dip your toes into the wonderful world of Dragon boating.
Possible health benefits of dragon boating:
- Increase stamina
- Increased muscle endurance and strength
- Stress reduction
- Complete body workout
- Improved mental health
What we provide
All equipment provided including buoyancy aids, instructor and safety boat cover.
Other outdoor activities
Stand up Paddleboarding
Saturday stand up paddleboarding for ages 18+.
Sailing
RYA Sailing courses for beginner, novice, intermediate and advanced.
Multi-Activity Courses
These courses promote general boating skills and increased awareness delivered through practice and theory. They incorporate a variety of activities.
Accessible Adult Paddling
Accessible paddling sessions for adults aged 18+. This session enables adults with additional needs to access new experiences and challenges. Coaches focus on developing water-based skills and safety. The sessions throughout the year may introduce a range of paddlesport disciplines.
Timetable
Places available: