Bray Lake Watersports

SPLASH DAY next Tuesday 31st May,
09:30 - 17:00.
8 - 12 year olds
Dinghy sailing, windsurfing, kayaking
£80 per person
Please call 01628 638860 to book a space.

Our popular end of month Sunday river trips are back for the summer and we will be heading onto the River Thames this Sunday 29th May 2022.
Join our instructor led SUP Club for a river paddle from 10:00 – 13:00.
This paddle is open to all competent paddle boarders and to join you just need to pre-book either your equipment hire or own equipment launch slot online.
Please make sure you arrive at the lake in good time to be ready to leave at 10.

Are you looking for activities over the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday?
Bray Lake Watersports will be open every day and we have loads of options for getting on the water
• Equipment Hire
• Own Equipment Launch
• Open Water Swimming Sessions
Or perhaps you fancy learning a new skill? We have beginner courses running in the following sports;
• Kayaking
• Stand Up Paddle Boarding
• Dinghy Sailing
• Windsurfing
Private tuition sessions are also available across the weekend.

https://www.braylake.com

📸 @lieslfletcher

Muddy Stilettos Berkshire

Join us this Wednesday evening for our weekly Club Night 18:00 – 20:00.
This week the Kayak Club and SUP Club will be heading onto the River Thames for a paddle.
We also have equipment hire and launch slots available for windsurfers, wingers and dinghy sailors so you can make the most of the long summers evening.
There is also availability for kayak and SUP hire and own equipment launch for lake paddling.
Book your space online today.

https://www.braylake.com/stand-up-paddleboard/

Matt Bulbeck 📸

Are you looking for May Half Term children’s activities?
We have mixed watersports courses available for the week commencing 30th May 2022.
Due to the jubilee bank holidays you can book either 3, 4 or 5 days and the days are 09:30 – 17:00.
We have opportunities for beginners and improvers for children 8 – 14 years old. During these courses they will learn dinghy sailing, windsurfing and paddle sports.
These courses are great fun and the perfect way for children to spend time outdoors whilst learning a new skill.
3 Days – £240 per person
4 Days – £280 per person
5 Days - £350 per person

To book a space please give us a call on 01628 638860.

Are you a member* at Bray Lake and interesting in learning a new sport?
We are running three taster sessions this weekend for our members, to offer you the chance to try a different sport.
The sessions available are,
Windsurfing – Saturday 14th May, 12:30 – 14:30
Kayaking – Sunday 15th May, 10:00 – 12:00
Dinghy Sailing – Sunday 15th May, 15:00 – 17:00

Each session is £25 and can either be booked online or by giving us a call on 01628 638860.
*Members are those with a current paid membership type

Swim wetsuit hire is now available at Bray Lake during our open water swimming sessions.
Hire is £25 and if you purchase a wetsuit that day we will discount the hire price.
We have C-Skins Swim Research suits and there is one in most sizes so hire is on a first come first severed basis.
This is perfect for anyone wanting to demo a swim wetsuit and those wishing to give open water swimming a go before making a wetsuit purchase.

@cskinswetsuits

From SUP Club sessions to beginner and improver lessons we have lots of fantastic SUP opportunities at the lake this week,

Group Courses
Start SUP – Friday 13th May,14:00 – 16:00
Improver SUP – Saturday 14th May, 12:30 – 14:30
Start SUP – Saturday 14th May, 15:00 – 17:00
Start SUP – Sunday 15th May, 12:30 – 14:30
All group courses can be booked online. For private tuition and coaching options please call us on 01628 638860.

SUP Clubs Sessions
Wednesday, 18:30 – 20:00 - Fun Races and Games
Thursday, 10:00 – 12:00 – Fun Races and Games
Sunday, 10:00 – 12:00 – Step Back Turn Clinic

To join our SUP Club sessions you just need to prebook your equipment hire or own equipment launch space online. There is no requirement to purchase a membership to join in.

Calling all kayakers, our kayak club is back!
Join us on Wednesday evenings, 18:30 – 20:00, where our instructor will be on the lake leading the session.
Session activities will vary from week to week and will include social paddles, skill improvement and river paddles.
To join these sessions you just need to pre-book online your launch session if you own equipment or give us a call to book hire equipment. There is no need to purchase a membership to join the club sessions.
For more information please give us a call on 01628 638860.

📸 @palmequipment

Waffles, pancakes and bagels are on the menu tomorrow

On Saturday 23rd April our SUP race team headed to Devon for the annual Head of The Dart (HOTD) race. This event is one of the first races of the season and a goal to keep the race team motivated during winter training.
For three of our race team this was their first experience of HOTD. Fernando said
“Right from the start, this was an amazing weekend. Staying at Dartington Hall, who were so accommodating, friendly and helpful when it came to storing the board and just being there, to the relaxed, laidback atmosphere at the HOTD venue, I have had the best weekend ever. As a HOTD ‘virgin’ I was a tad worried that I wouldn’t be up to the challenge but with the support and encouragement from both Sam and Candice, I plunged in (almost literally), and completed the race in good time. I was tired at the end, but hearing Candice shouting “come on Fernando!” spurred me on over the finish line. There will be more races to come, that’s for sure, and hopefully soon!”
Congratulations to all those who took part and completed the race despite the challenging conditions.
Our race team will be back on home water for the first race in our summer series this weekend.
If you want to get involved in some SUP racing speak to one of our staff who will let you know how to begin.

📸 @helenlnightingale

We have 2 spaces remaining on our SUP Yoga course starting this Wednesday with @trilouiseyoga
This beginners course will run for 4 weeks starting on Wednesday 4th May, 18:00 – 19:30.
Paddle – Balance – Stretch
This 4 week course focuses on improving your paddling skills, movement on the board and introduces you to SUP Yoga. Each week will progress your skills in a fun and relaxed environment.
What you will learn
• Yoga stretches, beathing and relaxation techniques that will support your paddling journey
• How to paddle safely and efficiently
• Weather and waterway conditions and how to prepare for your SUP adventure
• Turns and paddle strokes to build confidence in handling the board
• How to fall, including self-rescue as well as helping others
• What to wear and equipment needed

You need to be a competent paddleboarder to take part in these sessions.
Price: £130 for the 4 week course. This price includes your board and paddle hire.
This course can be booked either online or by giving us a call on 01628 638860