About Us

Youth Afloat is recognised by the Royal Yachting Association, approved by the British Canoe Union and is also accredited by the Mountain Biking Instructor Award Scheme. It also holds an Adventure Activities Licence (confirmation of which may be obtained by telephoning 01222 755715).

The centres are staffed by qualified and experienced full time activity staff supported by a group of well qualified and highly motivated volunteers.

Activities

Youth Afloat carries out a wide range of activities including dinghy sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, bellboating, raft building, orienteering, archery mountain biking, and team building activities.

All participants MUST be aged 6 years or over.

Bookings and Consent

Groups or Individuals can either book a single activity or a range of activities dependent on personal preference. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

We will only allow youngsters to participate in activities if they have prior written consent from a parent or guardian on a Youth Afloat designated form.

A nominal charge is made for each youngster and donations are invited towards the cost of running the trust.

Groups

Each of our Centres caters for all types of groups including school, youth, uniformed organisations, guides and scouts groups to name a few. Group sizes range from as little as 6 - 12 up to in excess of 100 depending on the requirements of the group. Please contact our Redditch Centre for more details. 

Those with Disabilities

This is our forte, and we can provide a large selection of both water and land based activities.

We boast that we have one of the best disabled facilities in the region with excellent access to both the building and jetty areas. There are purpose built toilet and showering facilities as well as lift access and disabled parking. We also have specialised water sports equipment, a hoist and a floating pontoon for access dinghies. Please contact the Centre if you have any special requirements.

No youngster is excluded because of his or her race, religion, colour or creed. Youth Afloat does not charge for its activities, but asks for a small contribution to help fund the running costs of its centres. The trust relies heavily on donations and the dedication of its voluntary helpers. If you feel that you could help either by making a financial donation or giving us some of your time, please contact one of our centres.

Clothing/Equipment

Our Centres are well equipped with heated changing rooms, hot showers, toilets, and classroom facilities. There is a range of personal equipment including wetsuits, waterproofs, buoyancy aids and helmets. Please note that we do not provide footwear.

All of our equipment is maintained to a very high standard and is regularly inspected not only by our own staff but by several outside regulatory bodies.