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Moonlight Paddle

Join us on Thursday evenings as we switch our lights on, and head out on the water for a tour of Salford Quays by night.  Put on your neon, bring your glow sticks and head torches as we paddle under the city lights.  It really is quite a spectacular place to paddle at night!

On each session there’s two options to choose from when booking, you can book on to either the Katakanu/Rafted Canoe session or the Stand Up Paddlboard or Kayak Session, both sessions will start at the same time and we’ll all be in one big group on the water. For more information on the difference between crafts, please see below:

Katakanus / Rafted Canoe 

Our Katakanu’s and Rafted canoes offer a more stable paddle where participants shouldn’t expect to fall in or get wet (unless it’s raining of course!)

Our Katas and Rafted Canoes seat up to 6 people in each boat, they are suitable for all abilities and are perfect for adults and youths over 8yrs. Each boat will require at least 2 adults and anyone under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult on the water. As there are 6 spaces on each boat, you may need to share a boat with other people, you can book the whole boat out by booking 6 spaces but please note, you will need at least 2-3 adults to paddle the boat efficiently.  The minimum age is strictly 8 years old and anyone aged 8-16 must be accompanied on the same boat by a paying adult.

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) or Kayak: Adults only 

Due to the distance we hope to travel around the Quays and the need to stay together as a group due to the dark nights, these sessions are not recommended for complete beginners. To use a Paddleboard, you need to be able to stand up on a board or be able to comfortably paddle on your knees. If this isn’t you but want to participate, then we recommend using a Kayak or booking onto the Katakanu. You can also book on to one of our hire sessions for a practice first. Minimum age is 17 years old.

When: Thursday evenings starting 2nd November until the 21st December 2024

  • 17:00
  • 18:45

Price: 

  • £8 per person for Rafted Canoe / KataKanu
  • £13 per person for SUP / KAYAK
  • Wetsuit Hire – Optional £4

Booking: 

Please ensure you read the below information, to access the booking system, please click ‘Book Now’ and click ‘Moonlight Paddle’ then choose your craft. Please ensure you read all the information relevant to the session on the booking page before you book.

Cancellation Policy: 

Strictly 72 hours, you must request a refund by emailing us at watersportscentre@scll.co.uk stating your name, your wish to cancel and the date and time of your booking.

 

Important Information

  • Minimum age is 8yrs – anyone aged 8yrs – 16yrs must be accompanied & supervised by a paying parent/guardian (adult)
  • No previous paddling experience necessary
  • Basic fitness required, must be to the best of your knowledge, physically fit and well to take part in physical activity
  • You’ll need to be able to climb in and out of a KataKanu or Rafted Canoe
  • Strictly adults only
  • Prior paddling experience is necessary, especially for Stand Up Paddleboarding. Anyone who isn’t competent to Paddleboard will be asked to move to a Kayak or a KataKanu if there is space
  • Basic fitness required, must be to the best of your knowledge, physically fit and well to take part in physical activity in/on cold, deep water
  • Must be able to swim at least 200m

What to bring:

We provide buoyancy aids that must be kept on at all times.

  • Waterproof clothing in case it rains
  • Warm layers including a hat and gloves!
  • Shoes that you don’t mind getting damp, sometimes water can gather in the bottom of the boat when raining
  • £1 coin for the lockers if you need to store anything inside the centre
  • Glasses strap for anyone who wears glasses, just in case they fall off into the water
  • Feel free to bring any lights / glows sticks

We advise against taking any valuables out of the water in case you drop them in to the water. Whilst we do not recommend taking phone’s out, we know that people like to take pictures on the moonlight paddles, our team will try to take as many pictures as possible but if you do decide to take your phone out, please ensure you have it secured to you on a lanyard/waterproof pouch for example. We take no liability for any items lost or damaged.

We provide buoyance aids that must be kept on at all times. We also provide helmets for anyone aged under the age of 17.

  • Wetsuits are strongly recommended and can be hired for £4 if you don’t have your own
  • Waterproof / warm clothing if you’re not wearing a wetsuit, must be unrestrictive and not too heavy, tracksuit bottoms/leggings and hoodies & coats are ok but please bear in mind you may fall in.
  • if you’re wearing a wetsuit you can wear coats/hoodies over it providing they’re not restrictive and you don’t mind them potentially getting wet.
  • Warm layers including a hat and gloves!
  • Shoes that can get wet (Must bring shoes)
  • £1 coin for the lockers if you need to store anything inside the centre
  • Glasses strap for anyone who wears glasses, just in case they fall off into the water
  • Feel free to bring any lights / glows sticks or head torches.

We advise against taking any valuables out of the water in case you drop them in to the water. Whilst we do not recommend taking phone’s out, we know that people like to take pictures on the moonlight paddles, our team will try to take as many pictures as possible but if you do decide to take your phone out, please ensure you have it secured to you on a lanyard/waterproof pouch for example. We take no liability for any items lost or damaged.