Category: Water

Water Experience Days: What could be more quintessentially Cambridge than the traditional past time of punting? There’s no better way to experience this beautiful city than from the comfortable vantage point of a punt boat, taking in the scenery around you with your friends by your side. This one hour tour is valid for 12 participants, so why not make an event of it?A punt is a boat known for its unique design, featuring a flat bottom and a square-cut bow, perfect for use in rivers and shallow water. Where better to enjoy this exceptional activity than the River Cam in Cambridge, the most popular place for punting in England? It’s no wonder that punting favours the River Cam, with its appropriately shallow water and eight striking college buildings that glide past you as you enjoy your journey across the water. Other interesting sights include the Bridge of Sighs and Kings Chapel,  and the professional crew who pilot your voyage will be decked out in boaters and waistcoats to give the whole experience a traditional feel. You’ll even be given the chance to have a go at punting yourself if you’re that way inclined! There’s no need to fear the wrath of unpredictable British weather; these boats are all kitted out with cosy blankets and umbrellas so you’re prepared for any eventuality! This Private Punting Tour in Cambridge is the perfect day out for a group of friends looking to see the sights, and makes a fun experience gift for Cambridge locals. 

£140

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Water Experience Days: Learn the basics of the contemporary water sport that’s taking the world by storm: stand up paddleboarding! This 90-minute experience on the Isle of Arran is a great introduction to the world of SUP, and showcases the beauty of this peaceful Scottish island from the thrilling vantage point of a paddleboard…If you’re curious about stand up paddleboarding, this 90-minute lesson is a great place to start! You’ll meet with your qualified instructors at their centre on the Isle of Arran. Views don’t get much more breath-taking than this, with craggy mountain ranges and sparkling ocean for as far as the eye can see. The only thing better than gazing out at that ocean will be getting in it yourself, so without further ado it’s time to get suited up! You can bring your own wetsuit for your SUP experience, or rent one from the centre. Stand up paddleboarding is a hugely accessible sport practiced by people of all shapes and sizes, so beginners are more than welcome. Once on the water, your instructor will show you all the basics you’ll need to get started on your paddleboarding adventure, from how to stand up on the board, to keeping your balance as you paddle. As you get to grips with SUP, you’ll enjoy a peaceful 90-minute tour of the surrounding natural beauty before heading back to dry land. By the end of your experience, you’ll feel invigorated by your lesson, which will hopefully be the beginning of a long and fulfilling hobby!This 90 Minute Isle of Arran Stand Up Paddleboarding experience is the perfect experience gift for water babies looking to expand their horizons, and an invigorating way to experience the sights. 

£35

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https://www.experiencedays.co.uk/isle-of-arran-stand-up-paddleboarding-lesson

Speedboat Experience Days: In this one-to-one session, receive coaching from a professional skipper as you take to the wheel of the Honda 150, one of the UK’s fastest championship boats! This solo session in a Honda powerboat is the ultimate racing experience, and the ideal activity for a speed enthusiast, or anyone wanting to live out their James Bond fantasy! During this adrenaline-pumping experience you will take the wheel of the incredible Honda Formula 4 Stroke Offshore race boat, tear across the waters of the Solent at white-knuckle speeds, and receive continuous guidance from a highly-trained skipper.Your qualified instructor will teach you all the necessary skills needed to drive this awesome vehicle. After a safety briefing and a quick change into the necessary gear, you will then head off to the water. The boats are furiously fast and like to be driven ‘on edge’, so you will have the most exhilarating time as you whizz across the Southampton waters with your skipper. In the solo session, the powerful racing machine uses a unique dual control system for you and your skipper to race around in. With up to an hour on open water behind the wheel of one of the UK’s fastest championship boats, how fast do you dare to go? At the UK’s only speedboat experience centre where YOU drive, you will have a splash of a time!This Honda solo session is the perfect birthday treat for anyone with a need for speed. Why not treat a loved one to the ultimate private powerboating experience of a lifetime?

£169

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Speedboat Experience Days: This Racer Powerboat experience gives you the opportunity to take control,  YOU will be driving both boats. Cruising along the Southampton waters, you will get to witness amazing views while you experience the power and speed of the Honda 150 and the Thunderbolt Power boat. This is the perfect opportunity to let your inner speed demon out! Your experience will start with the incredible Honda 150 formula 4 stroke offshore 150HP for 1 hour. You will then hop onto the Thunderbolt powerboat and speed through the waters. While out on the boats you will witness the amazing  views surrounding Southampton, including a castle that is near by. You will be assisted by a fully trained skipper who will teach you the necessary skills needed as well as providing you with a safety briefing. Shortly after, you will behind the wheel as you head out to sea. This will be the experience of a lifetime, speeding across the waters. Be sure not to underestimate the speed of the boat… it is fast and furious!The Honda 150 and Thunderbolt Powerboat is the perfect experience for thrill seekers, and an amazing day out for family or friends, you can grab a coffee while gazing at the breath-taking view of Southampton. Take control of the boat, let loose and enjoy the ride!

£99

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Outdoor Experience Days: Want to get outdoors and do something awesome? Well, look no
further than this three-hour coasteering experience in Dorset. Join
experienced instructors for a fun session exploring—and jumping
off—the local coastline!
The experience takes place near Swanage, in Dorset. On arrival at
the starting point, you’ll be greeted by your instructors, who’ll
begin the session with a safety briefing. Next, you’ll be fitted
with helmets, wetsuits and buoyancy aids, before a short walk to
the water’s edge. Once you’re all gathered on the ledge, it’s time
to get coasteering! Your instructors will lead the group on an
adrenalin-fuelled tour of the local shoreline; scrambling over
cliffs, jumping off rocks and swimming in sea caves. Even if you’ve
never done anything like this before, you’ll soon grow in
confidence. Coasteering enables you to see the coastline from a
whole new perspective, while enjoying a workout like no other.
Trust us, you’ll sleep well back on shore!
This 3-hour coasteering experience in Dorset would make a unique
experience gift for adventurous souls, and it’s a great day out to
share with family or friends. Make a splash with an Experience Days
voucher today!

£44

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https://www.experiencedays.co.uk/coasteering-experience-dorset

Windsurfing Experience Days: This Brighton and Hove Windsurfing Course is a perfect
introduction to the exhilarating sport of Windsurfing, taught in
the sheltered and beginner-friendly Hove Lagoon. Windsurfing is a
wonderful sport that uses the power of wind to propel yourself and
your board across the water, building on turning skills and control
until you are proficient enough to eventually start getting some
air!

This Brighton course, run over two days, will teach you the basic
but very necessary skills you need to earn your RYA Level 1
windsurfing qualification. This is an ideal beginner’s course, but
will also be useful to those with limited experience. All you need
for this one is a desire to learn and a good attitude, because this
is not the easiest of the water sports to pick up. As challenging
as it is, it is equally rewarding, and that feeling of mastery when
you get your first few good runs is pretty warm and fuzzy!

The RYA Level 1 certificate shows that you are competent enough to
hire equipment at RYA centres worldwide and get out there with
supervision.The 2 day Brighton and Hove Windsurfing course covers
many of the basic windsurfing techniques that you need to progress
safely with the sport. You will have a full introduction to the
board and rig and will simulate all the balancing and rig handling
techniques while on dry land. You will also be learning how to
control upwind & downwind windsurfing, safety & self rescue
techniques. There will also be plenty of on-water practicing under
the watchful eye of your instructor. By the end of the course you
will be able to competently sail an area and be ready to move your
skills on even further. Logbook and handbooks are included in the
cost of the course and given upon completion of the R.Y.A.
certificate.

£170

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https://www.experiencedays.co.uk/learn-windsurfing-brighton-rya-level-1

Kayak Experience Days: Kids will love this 90-minute introduction to kayaking in
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Under the supervision of qualified
instructors, they’ll take to the water and learn to paddle like
pros!
Classes are held on the boating lake in Mill Gardens, Leamington
Spa. The British Canoeing-approved boating centre is the perfect
place to try kayaking for the first time, whatever your age, and
kids will be in safe hands with their highly qualified, friendly
instructors. During the 90-minute session, they’ll learn all about
essential kayaking equipment and safety, before donning their
buoyancy aids and heading out on to the water. Here, they’ll
practice basic boat control and paddling skills while playing a
variety of fun games organised by their instructor. When the lesson
concludes, they’ll have achieved their Paddlepower Start
Certificate: Level One—the perfect springboard if they want to
continue kayaking!
This kids kayaking taster in Warwickshire makes an awesome
experience gift for children aged six and over, and it’s a great
one to share with a few of their friends. Make a splash with an
Experience Days voucher today!

£29

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Paddleboard Experience Days: Fancy giving standup paddleboarding a try? This full day course
on the River Leam, Warwickshire, will provide the perfect
introduction. Don your wetsuit and take to the water with qualified
paddleboard instructors in tow!
Lessons are held on the River Leam, near Leamington Spa in
Warwickshire. The British Canoeing-approved boating centre is the
perfect place to try standup paddleboarding for the first time, and
you’ll be in safe hands with their highly qualified, friendly
instructors. During the five-hour session, you’ll learn all about
essential SUP equipment and safety, before pulling on your wetsuit
and heading out on to the water. Here, you’ll practice basic board
control and paddling skills while making your way upriver towards
the Newbold Comyn Nature Reserve. After a packed lunch on the
riverbank, you’ll have a chance to achieve the British Canoeing
Paddle Discover award—the perfect springboard if you want to
continue paddleboarding independently!
This full day paddleboarding experience in Warwickshire would
make an awesome experience gift for active outdoorsmen and women.
Make a splash with an Experience Days voucher today!

£79

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Sailing Experience Days: Ahoy there, sailor! Welcome aboard the tall ship Gaff Cutter. We
hope you’ve found your sea legs, ‘cause it’s time for a
swashbuckling four-hour adventure off Dorset’s scenic Jurassic
Coast.
Trips depart from Portland Marina and head east towards Weymouth
Bay, Osmington Mills, Ringstead Ledge and one of the region’s most
photographed and iconic landmarks, Durdle Door. Built by the Dutch
in 1930 and originally used to transport cargo between Amsterdam
and its North Sea neighbours, Gaff Cutter is an impressive
steel-hulled tall ship – the perfect vessel for a day’s fun on the
open water! During the voyage, you’ll be encouraged to try your
hands at sailing – learning the ropes, so to speak, as you weigh
anchor, hoist the main sail and perhaps even take the helm. Then
again, if you’d prefer to sit back and enjoy the ride, your
experienced skipper and crew will happily take over duties on deck.
Together, you’ll glide over the waves before anchoring at a unique
picnic spot – so don’t forget to bring a packed lunch!
The four-hour tall ship sailing experience, in Dorset, is a fun
activity for budding seaman and nautical families. So, why not push
the boat out? Surprise your ship’s captain with an Experience Days
gift voucher, today!

£72

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Experience Days Overnight Breaks: Nothing says ‘life of luxury’ like spending the day on a
yacht…except perhaps spending a night there too! With this
fabulous overnight break, you’ll get the chance to spend a day
sailing on the Solent and English Channel, before spending a night
in beautiful cabin on board the yacht.
Step aboard the beautiful 53 foot yacht and set sail from
Lymington Marina. Under the expert tuition of your friendly skipper
and crew, you will have the chance to get hands on with every
aspect of the sailing process – learn how to raise and trim the
sails, get to grips with navigation techniques, and even take the
helm! Or perhaps you’d rather just relax and take in the views as
the wind whips through your hair? This day is yours, so spend it
however best suits you. Throughout your full day sailing
experience, you’ll journey through the sheltered waters of the
Solent to Isle of Wight, where you’ll gain an impressive view of
the iconic Needles. You’ll take a break to enjoy a picnic lunch, or
dine at a local restaurant before heading back out on to the water
for an afternoon sail. Whether you choose to spend a night on board
before your sailing adventure, or as the day draws to a close, you
can bet that the gentle rocking of the water and the sound of the
waves will lull you into a restful nights sleep.
A truly unique adventure, this Full Day Yacht Sailing Experience
and Overnight Stay makes the perfect experience gift for any
special occasion, and is even better when shared with a loved
one.

£128

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