Albany Outdoors

Great for Kayaking and Stand up Paddle Boarding. Would recommend for families and adults.

The instructors, Jerry and Russ (and others) are all brilliant. So patient and explain everything so that people of all levels can understand. They manage to make it so fun too, mixing in games and great routes, with variety to always keep things interesting. I've tried, general purpose kayaks, sea kayaks, canoes and other craft. Such a big choice. Also done my one star and two star British canoeing courses here, as well as many Saturday leisure paddler sessions with adults and also my kids in the family group. It's a place for the while family right on our doorstep in Kingston and because it's a non profit place, the prices are extremely reasonable, especially when taking into account the high quality if instructors.

Easy to follow, trustworthy teaching methods by friendly and professional staff, allowing an enjoyable experience on the river, whether it’s by kayak, canoe or paddleboard.

I have been accessing the Albany for nearly 10 years, it is a fantastic facility for all outdoor and water activities. Awesome wet and wild weeks for children and plenty on offer for adults too.

Loved it. 1 of the nicest restaurants ive been to on the river around Kingston

Adult Paddleboard club evening session. Ideal for those who are returning paddlers but want a bit of reassurance or a group environment. Really lovely team of people @Albany Outdoors. Highly recommend as good value for money. They have 2 types of board (narrow/ wide) but the boards are not the inflatables that you see elsewhere.

I thoroughly enjoyed my two recent Thursday paddleboarding sessions for adults with Jerry and Russell:-).

They both teach with a great enthusiasm, great humour and passion and are great ambassadors of Albany Outdoors!!!!

The instructions they both give are easy to follow, their classes are small (8 people only) and consist of a range of people with either zero paddleboarding experience to somewhat confident paddleboarders but you wouldn't know it!

Under their skillfully taught classes all joiners seemed to become skilful at paddleboarding in an instance!!!

Sessions start promptly, run for a little over 1 hour and a half and are incredibly good value for money!

Albany outdoors is an absolute gem!!

Both my sons attended a week-long multi activity summer camp and loved it. We'll be back for sailing next time!