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Illuminated cityscapes 💡, crackling fires 🔥, and invigorating dips 🌊 await those who are ready to embrace the changing seasons. Be brave and you’ll reap the rewards.
New for 2022, reconnect with your friends and reap the health rewards of braving the ice-cold waters found at 55 degrees north.
The experience includes a series of exhilarating ice/cold water dips in a North East beauty spot, followed by a traditional Finnish tent sauna.
Cycles of cold water immersion and heat therapy are proven to boost your overall wellbeing - reducing inflammation and lifting your mood.
You and your friends will also have access to a 10-person Finnish Army tent with its own log burning stove. In here, you can chill out and enjoy delicious local food cooked over an open flame by the camp chef provided.
Includes equipment, food, camp chef and a professional lifeguard
SUP Cook Out
Combine a scenic stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) tour with a taste of cooking in the wild.
After paddling to a secluded spot, you’ll learn how to prepare brunch over an open flame at the water’s edge using expedition cooking methods. Menu options include the Geordie Full English and Vegan Full English, with all of the ingredients coming from local suppliers.
To ensure that no food waste enters the natural environment, the tour follows strict ‘Leave No Trace’ principles.
Full-day, including all food, equipment and guiding
Quayside Glow Tours
Witness a spectacular urban light show from the water by signing up for our award-winning Quayside Glow Tours.
As the dark nights roll in, Newcastle Gateshead Quayside provides a mesmerising backdrop with the twinkling city lights and the changing colours of the Millennium Bridge. Paddle along this historic river on an illuminated kayak, as our guides point out some of the city’s famous landmarks.
You can warm up afterwards with a complimentary drink at Gino D'ACampo's Bar and Grill in the newly opened INNSiDE Hotel.
Includes equipment, guiding and a complimentary drink
Tyne Bridges and Quayside Tour
A unique and award-winning way to see the city.
Newcastle Gateshead Quayside is steeped in history and features some of the region’s most iconic landmarks, including the Tyne Bridge, the Sage Gateshead, and the Millennium Bridge.
Our guided kayak tour along the river takes in all of these sights and more. You’ll also get to enjoy tales of the city’s past, present and future.
For the first person £17.50 for each additional person
Intrepid Paddler Series
As sea conditions become more challenging, you have to be creative to find great spots to paddle.
Our Autumn/Winter series is designed for those who want to explore new places and develop their planning skills. You’ll meet your instructor at a central location, look at the weather and decide on the best venue.
Choose to do one or two, or complete the full series.
Full-day, including guiding only Equipment hire an additional cost
Accredited Skills Courses
Want to learn some new skills or take that next step towards becoming an accredited instructor?
This winter, we are offering a number of courses that are certified by either the Water Skills Academy or British Canoeing. These are recognised around the world.
Full day, including guiding only Equipment hire an additional cost
Online Webinars
If braving the elements is not your thing, fear not, our online coaching webinars are back.
From October to March, tune in to our fortnightly Zoom broadcasts on Wednesday evenings. We will tackle topics from choosing the right kit to understanding forecasts, to top local paddling spots and beyond.
We always have time for interaction and questions too.
Includes buoyancy aid, paddle, and roof rack straps.
Winter Hires
Hire a kayak or paddle board for a full 7 days and go where the mood takes you.
As the weather becomes more unpredictable, we've switched to a week-to-week service for our equipment hires. Collect your kayak or SUP on a Friday and return it the following week.
We'd recommend exploring some of the beautiful inland and sheltered water spots around the North East.
SUPs are provided deflated with their pump, bag and a quick release waist leash. Kayaks are best transported on a roof rack (not provided). All hires include a buoyancy aid, paddle and roof rack straps.
Looking for a different way to celebrate the festive season or bring in the new year?
Get the gang together for a truly social experience on the water. Go kayaking on the river at night, prepare food over an open flame at the water's edge, or get the blood pumping with an icy dip.
Package Options: Glow Tour - Relaxing illuminated kayak tour on the River Tyne SUP Cook Out - Wild cooking expedition with paddle boards Ice Dip Social - Refreshing dip in icy waters followed by a Finnish tent sauna
Each one is tailored specifically for your group and can include hospitality.
Paddling provides a great way to stay connected and create memorable moments with your friends, family, and colleagues.
Discover hidden gems
The North East has some of the UK’s best paddling inland spots. During the colder winter months, we’ll help you to explore some of these hidden gems.
You're in safe hands
Living at 55 degrees north means there’s more to consider when heading out onto the water. From kit to technique, our experienced guides help you stay safe.
Preserving nature
All of our tours are designed to have a minimal impact on the natural environment. We also donate one percent of all revenue generated to local charities preserving our blue spaces.
