Islington Boat Club

Islington Boat Club offers a range of activities and courses for adults and young people. We are situated in the City Road Basin, entered via Graham Street, London N1 8JX.

An RYA approved training centre and staffed with Canoe England registered instructors, we offer many accredited courses for all ages over nine years.

We currently have an open access Youth Club on Saturdays (11am to 4pm).
 Please check out our events calendar or Facebook page for updates and news of events.

We can also offer narrow boat hire and event space hire for birthdays, receptions, private parties, corporate events and much more.

All equipment is provided.Please make sure you have completed a Plinth registration form<a href="https://app.plinth.org.uk/schema-form/rohddBT0vNIy12cX76eZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(41, 119, 153);">https://app.plinth.org.uk/schema-form/rohddBT0vNIy12cX76eZ</a>?You only need to do this once a year.The session is Open Access which means the young...&nbsp;<a href="https://islingtonbc.bookwhen.com/schedules/j8ic1peb83vs?options%5Bcalendar%5D=j8ic1peb83vs&amp;options%5Bcontext%5D=schedule&amp;options%5Bexpand_courses%5D=false&amp;options%5Blast_date%5D=2025-02-21&amp;options%5Boffset%5D=0&amp;options%5Bstart_time%5D=2025-01-01#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(41, 119, 153);">[Show more]</a>Level: Beginner, Intermediate &amp; AdvancedLeaders: darren@islingtonboatclub.com <h3>Instructions</h3>Wear loose layers - shorts/leggings; tshirt/jumper; flat shoesPlease bring a full change of clothes including shoes, towel and toiletries if you want to shower afterwards.In hot weather: sunhat, sunscreen and a water bottle.In cold weather: warm hat, extra layers, waterproofs if you have them.IBC will not accept liability for damage to or loss of personal property so please do not bring valuable items or wear expensive clothing to the club.

Thank you for booking. All subscriptions help towards the youth club.If you have any questions please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:darren@islingtonboatclub.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(35, 102, 132); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">darren@islingtonboatclub.com</a>

A full day with British Canoeing qualified instructors. Un-supervised lunch at 1pm to 1pm - please note this is an Open Access session which means the young people can go off site if they choose. All equipment is provided.Suggested paddling gear - loose layers -shorts/leggingst-shirt/sweatshirtclosed in shoes (trainers, deck shoes) NO crocs, flip-flops or open toed sandals. Bring a full change of clothes, including shoes and a towel..

Thank you for booking. Please let us know if you have to cancel or cannot attend. We can then offer the place to another young person.

Join us for a fun and engaging activity learning about the plants that grow along London’s canals and try out camera-less photography! We will spend some time exploring the canalside where you have a go at identifying and gathering plants with guidance from the workshop leader. You will then be shown how to make cyanotype prints using cuttings of plants and you will get to make your own prints to take home with you. No prior knowledge or experience is required and we will provide all the materials needed. Come and enjoy getting creative by the water and connecting with nature!&nbsp;What is Cyanotype?Cyanotype is one of the first forms of photography it is a camera-less technique that involves laying an object on photosensitive paper, exposing it to sun light and then washing with water to create stunning white and Prussian blue images. The workshop is run by the Canal &amp; River Trust in collaboration with Islington Boat Club.After the workshop anyone who wishes to can stay at the club and enjoy some kayaking in the afternoon. The lunch hour is 1pm to 2pm and&nbsp;may&nbsp;not be supervised.Participants are free to go off site during this time, or stay on site and have lunch. We advise bringing a packed lunch. KayakingWear loose layers - shorts/leggings; tshirt/jumper; flat shoesPlease bring a full change of clothes including shoes, towel and toiletries if you want to shower afterwards.In hot weather: sunhat, sunscreen and a water bottle.NO crocs, flip-flops or open toe sandals. IBC will not accept liability for damage to or loss of personal property so please do not bring valuable items or wear expensive clothing to the club.

Thank you for booking. Your booking is supporting our youth club.

The activity:An adult only kayaking session on Regents Canal, starting in the City Road Basin.All levels are welcome, if you are a non-swimmer please let your instructor know. All equipment is provided, it's best to arrive wearing your paddling gear (if possible). Loose, light layers. Covered, old shoes, no crocs, flip-flops or open toe sandals!Bring a full change of clothes, including some dry shoes and a towel. We have a water fountain but please bring your own bottle. Any questions, please email darren@islingtonboatclub.com

Upperdecker

Adult return

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Summer activities at IBC.Including:KayakingCanoeingNarrowboatingBellboating British Canoeing/Paddle UK qualified instructors.All equipment provided. Please arrive in your paddling gear - loose layers -shorts/leggingst-shirt/sweatshirtclosed in shoes (trainers, deck shoes) NO crocs, flip-flops or open toed sandals. Bring a full change of clothes, including shoes and a towel.Bring your own water bottle, we can refill them for you. This is an Open Access session which means when we have lunch the gates are open for participants to go out for their lunch break. Lunch breaks are not always supervised, it is a free access hour.

Open:11am to 4pm.All equipment is provided.The lunch hour is 1pm to 2pm and&nbsp;may&nbsp;not be supervised.Participants are free to go off site during this time, or stay on site and have lunch.Please make sure you have completed a Plinth registration form<a href="https://app.plinth.org.uk/schema-form/rohddBT0vNIy12cX76eZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(41, 119, 153);">https://app.plinth.org.uk/schema-form/rohddBT0vNIy12cX76eZ</a>?You only need to do this once a year.Concessions are available, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:darren@islingtonboatclub.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(41, 119, 153);">darren@islingtonboatclub.com</a>&nbsp;for details.Mornings or afternoon only are first come first served at the gates and are dependent on spaces being available.&nbsp;We cannot guarantee a place.Level: Beginner, Intermediate &amp; Advanced

The activity:An adult only kayaking session on Regents Canal, starting in the City Road Basin.All levels are welcome, if you are a non-swimmer please let your instructor know. Please complete a registration form here:https://app.plinth.org.uk/schema-form/D8NrkdAJQQjqKF57nstE? All equipment is provided, it's best to arrive wearing your paddling gear (if possible). Loose, light layers. Covered, old shoes, no crocs, flip-flops or open toe sandals!Bring a full change of clothes, including some dry shoes and a towel. We have a water fountain but please bring your own bottle. Any questions, please email darren@islingtonboatclub.com

Two hours with British Canoeing qualified instructors. All equipment provided. Please arrive in your paddling gear - loose layers -shorts/leggingst-shirt/sweatshirtclosed in shoes (trainers, deck shoes) NO crocs, flip-flops or open toed sandals. Bring a full change of clothes, including shoes and a towel.Bring your own water bottle, we can refill them for you.

Islington Boat Club

Islington Boat Club

Adult Club Lunch-time Paddle

Youth Club bookings

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Youth Club Morning Bookings

May Half Term Project BOOKINGS

Youth Club Full Day

YC Summer Holidays Programme

Canal & River Trust Cyanotype Workshop