Canoeing
2026-08-27 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-28 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-28 13:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Grenville House, Berry Head Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AF, United Kingdom
What to expect on a Canoe session?

Beginning on site, you will be issued with a wetsuit, buoyancy aid, helmet and paddle before heading down to our boat store where we will give you a land-based introduction to the boat and instructions on how to use your paddle. It will then be a team effort to carry your canoe the short distance to our own slipway and the water’s edge. From there we will launch the boat and start by getting to grips with paddling in a sheltered setting before we can venture further afield. Our canoes are the perfect craft for a journey around the harbour as well as for jumping in the water and playing games. Upon returning to the centre we finish with a nice hot shower.
Our sessions are tailored to the participants needs and designed to make best use of the weather and the harbour.

What will I need to wear?

Swimwear under the wetsuit

Footwear that you can get wet.

Wetsuit , Helmet, Buoyancy Aid and Windproof Cagoule (All provided by Grenville House)

Abseiling
2026-08-27 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-28 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-28 13:30 - 16:30
What to expect on an abseiling session?

Based in the dramatic setting of Berry Head Quarry, your instructor will kit you up in a harness and helmet before giving you a safety briefing and demonstration of how the system works. You will then have a 1 to 1 coaching experience as you approach the abseil platform, attached safely to two ropes. Your instructor will talk you through each step while keeping you secure on a safety rope, so you can focus on being in control of the abseil rope. You will then be encouraged to take on the challenge of descending the 25m rock face down into the bottom of the quarry. It is then just a short walk back up the path to the top. Participants will take part one at a time while the rest of the group can sit and watch from the top.

What will I need to wear?

Sturdy footwear
Long shorts or trousers
T-shirt which covers your shoulders
Long hair tied back
Remove jewellery
A warm layer as it can get windy up there!

Stand Up Paddleboarding
2026-08-28 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-28 13:30 - 16:30
What to expect on a Stand Up Paddleboarding session?

Beginning on site, you will be issued with wetsuits, buoyancy aids, helmets and paddles before heading down to our boat store where we will give you a land-based board demo and instructions on how to use your paddles. It will then be a team effort to carry our SUP’s a short distance along the promenade to our own slipway into the harbour. From there we will launch the boards and start by getting to grips with paddling in a sheltered setting before we can journey further afield. Our SUP sessions are the perfect activity if you enjoy jumping in and getting wet and as well as games and challenges, your instructors are there to teach you skills and help you to gain the confidence to be able to stand up. On return to the centre there are external changing rooms with hot showers for your use afterwards. Our sessions are tailored to the participants needs and designed to make best use of the weather and the harbour.
What will I need to wear?

Swimwear under the wetsuit
Wetsuit (issued by GH)
Shoes you can get wet
Helmet (issued by GH)
Buoyancy Aid (issued by GH)
Windproof Cag (issued by GH)

Kayaking
2026-08-28 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-28 13:30 - 16:30
What to expect on a Kayaking session?

Beginning on site, you will be issued with wetsuits, buoyancy aids, helmets and paddles before heading down to our boat store where we will give you a land-based boat demo and instructions on how to use your paddles. It will then be a team effort to carry our kayaks a short distance along the promenade to our own slipway into the harbour. From there we will launch the boats and start by getting to grips with paddling in a sheltered setting before we can journey further afield. Some sessions lend themselves more to a journey around the harbour and a chance to spot seals, dolphins and cormorants whereas others are full of games and getting wet. You will then return to the centre where we have external changing rooms with hot showers for your use afterwards. Our sessions are tailored to the participants needs and designed to make best use of the weather and the harbour.
What will I need to wear?

Swimwear under the wetsuit
Wetsuit (issued by GH)
Lace up shoes you can get wet
Helmet (issued by GH)
Buoyancy Aid (issued by GH)
Windproof Cag (issued by GH)
