The Leam Boat Centre Ltd

I've just got back from the Skomer Island Sea Kayaking long weekend trip, run by Matt from the Boat Centre. This was my second sea kayak trip with Matt and the team (Jordan and David) and again totally amazing. Matt’s depth of knowledge is phenomenal, every day starts with a clear well-constructed briefing about the day's trip, including safety and what to do if you end up in the water, sea conditions, weather, route options ( that everyone can have an input to) and detailed theory behind tide, moon phase and the affect of the coast line on the tidal flow. Once on the water we are taught some the basic skills giving the instructor team a feel for the group's skill level. All the time, it's light hearted and fun, almost like going out with a group of mates. Even in relatively rough condition for a beginner, I always had total confidence in the instructor team and at no time did I feel that safety was ever compromised. We were always given an option to ‘sit it out’ on any challenging paddling. Great job Leam Boat Centre, see you on the next trip!

We had an order with a different company from last year and there seemed to be no hope of getting the boats that we had ordered due to constant delays and pushbacks for our young people. I went over to Leam Boat Station to purchase some safety equipment and the service I received was absolutely outstanding. I got talking to them and after hearing the predicament I was in, they went above and beyond to help. Since Saturday, we have since had 2 Canoes and 3 kayaks from this company meaning our young people were able to get out on the water as soon as last night! As a Paddlesports instructor, I would 100% recommend this company. Sam was so helpful and professional- nothing was too much trouble. On behalf of Nuneaton and Bedworth Sea Cadet Unit - thank you!

Had Sophie as my instructor - she is awesome! Also Jack was really fun. Great atmosphere and a highlight to my week during the 4 week Introduction to Kayaking course. Also really enjoyed the day trip to Wye River. Highly recommend! :-)

Really excellent experience hiring pedalos from here for our wedding. Great comms beforehand and on the day to work out how the boats would get to the water and where to set up. Recognised we had a lot else going on on the day and were very helpful, even helping us to set up some balloons when they had finished setting up the boats!! The guests loved the pedalos, it was one of the more unique highlights from our wedding day that guests will remember. Very reasonable value, considering they provided 2 people for set up and helping guests on and off. The activity was also done very safely as well, and we never had any concerns about this.

We launched our own paddle board from the club for a nominal fee. The staff are very friendly, helpful and polite and minded our car key whilst we were out on the river. The River Leam is fantastic for beginners......it's long and slow and not too wide. We had a couple of great days on the river and will definitely return.....many thanks.

My son has attended the kayaking and paddle boarding sessions and loves coming! He has such a great time with the instructors and they make learning how to kayak and paddle board so much fun! I would highly recommend attending any of the session! Thank you again to all the team and he can’t wait until next time!

Leam Boat Centre has been encouraging and supportive with me as a beginner, dipping my toe in the water for my new kayaking hobby and having little knowledge yet. It's great to have trustworthy, experienced, local advice. Visiting once a month at the moment to get my next piece of kit.

I visited the Leam Boat centre to purchase one of their old hire boats which they were selling off. I travelled from Burton on Trent to purchase the boat and the staff member there was very helpful and even offered to stay beyond his opening hours should I arrive late. I only went inside briefly but I was able to see they had a wide range of different styles of kayaks there and a nice lake to head off onto and even very close proximity to the river. The store is only open during opening g hours of the park, so check times if you are not sure. They are on their website. Highly recommend visiting this store especially if you are not sure what you want.