Bell Boating / Dragon Boating
Bell Boating / Dragon Boating
Bell Boating / Dragon Boating
Bellboating is a fun activity for all ages.It is a super stable craft for groups of kids or adults. The boat is constructed of two hulls where the paddlers sit connected with a platform in the middle. The boats are steered by a helm positioned at the back.
Available Courses
British Canoeing Bell Boat Helm Award
An award that teaches the basics of bell boat handling.
Dragon Boating Badge
This section contains all the requirements for this badge.
Bell Boat Groups
A short introduction into bellboating.
Corporate Bell Boating
Bell boating is a fun activity for your colleagues to help improve team work both inside and outside of the work place.
Activities, Hire & Lessons
Activity Session
Assumed Knowledge:
None or little knowledge / experience
Equipment used: Up to 5 Bell Boats seating 60 persons (maximum) with paddles and buoyancy aids.
Instructor Qualifications: British Canoeing Instructor/ Coach, First Aid, DBS Checked, Fully insured.
Minimum Duration: 1 hour taster lesson up to 1 day course (10am – 4pm lunch 1 hour)
Minimum Age: 8-16 Youth, 16+ Adult
Activity Content: Learn to paddle the bell boat with different paddle techniques and racing
Ability After Activity: You will have a brief Bell Boat theory, safety issues of Bell Boats, Bell Boat equipment knowledge, Paddle and boat stability understanding, trim knowledge, Paddling strokes & techniques development, Bell boat steering & manoeuvres, environmental awareness with Bell boats.
This is designed for everyone to have a go.
Dates: Bookable on demand. All year round.
Prices: Groups please see our chart in schools and youth groups.