West Bay Canoes
West Bay Canoes
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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A mobile canoeing guiding and company, with experiences on the river Brit from West Bay to Bridport. British Canoeing awards also available.
West Bay, Dorset, England
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2023
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Cathy H
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Relaxing and very enjoyable couple of hours with Nick guiding us up and down the River Brit. Highly recommended.
Written 5 October 2023
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GoPlaces686989
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Had an amazing morning canoeing with Nick. Learnt some new skills, saw some amazing scenery and heard a bit about the local wildlife & history. I would highly recommend.
Written 11 September 2023
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Kate H
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
We had a brilliant experience with West Bay Canoes and Nick was the perfect guide - very knowledgeable about the river, its history and wildlife and encouraging and reassuring if we got nervous (getting in and out of a wobbly canoe or passing under a low-hanging tree!). We would definitely book again and recommend Nick and the team for a fun and interesting way to spend a couple of hours.
Written 29 August 2023
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Marcus S
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
A great 2 hours paddling up and down the Brit. Nick was a great and friendly guide, very good with the kids.
Written 21 August 2023
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Richard S
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Aug 2023 • Family
We had a great couple of hours on the water with Nick. Very calming for a nervous dad and the kids had a great time! Nick was full of good humour and chat and the time whizzed by. Would definitely west bay canoes as they all seemed such a friendly and confident bunch. Lovely time 👍🏿
Written 19 August 2023
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Paul G
Manchester, UK3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
My wife and I had a lovely afternoon with our guide Nick.
Although we had paddled previously, it was very reassuring to have him around when it was a little windy on a few occasions. That aside it was fantastic. Thanks Nick!
Although we had paddled previously, it was very reassuring to have him around when it was a little windy on a few occasions. That aside it was fantastic. Thanks Nick!
Written 19 August 2023
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Chris7150
Somerset, UK14 contributions
Aug 2023
We had a fantastic experience with West bay Canoes. Our instructor, Nick, gave us enough tuition to feel comfortable and confident taking to the water, but also gave us enough space to feel like we were having our own little adventure.
Written 16 August 2023
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Jennie
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
We had a wonderful morning with West bay Canoes. Everything was well organised from the first email and the Canoes and safety equipment was excellent. Our guide was amazing! Super friendly and knowledgeable he put everyone at ease and was a credit to the company. Thank you for a wonderful experience, we will be back.
Written 16 August 2023
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Grant
Leigh-on Sea, UK1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Amazing couple of hours with Nick as our guide. We went as a group of 11 and was the best bit of our holiday by far. People of all abilities and ages equally enjoyed the experience.
Written 10 August 2023
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DragonflyMJ
7 contributions
Aug 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our canoe trip up the River Brit to Bridport and back. It was peaceful, relaxing and a lovely opportunity to get close to the countryside and wildlife (on a few occasions we had to back out of the reeds or branches, but generally the canoe was easy to steer!). Nick was an excellent and knowledgeable guide and great to chat with. Would highly recommend this. Thank you, West Bay Canoes.
Written 6 August 2023
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sarah762015
East Sussex, UK30 contributions
Hi we have two adults and two children, but wondering the fitness level needed? Is there any “illness” you can’t accept? We also have a collie dog. Been in our kayak previously
John P
Dorchester, UK25 contributions
Collie dogs are welcome but they can upset the Canoes! Please be aware this is at owners risk. We don’t recommend canoeing for pregnant women, people with heart conditions which are affected by exercise and back issues. Our trip is on sheltered water and no experience required. We do ask that all participants are water confident and can walk down steps independently as this is required to access the waters edge. Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult on a 1:1 basis and older children can be 1:2 with a parent and two children. Any questions please feel free to call. John West Bay Canoes
Zivanna
Weymouth, UK106 contributions
How many can get in one canoe
John P
Dorchester, UK25 contributions
Hello we use traditional open Canoes with 2 seats, which can take two fully grown humans or two small humans with an adult! We keep our prices low by having open tours which are up to 10 persons or we can arrange a private booking. Please visit our web page or give us a ring.
Are there single person canoes or are they only the Canadian type as shone in the photos?
John P
Dorchester, UK25 contributions
Hello
We use traditional open style canoes which accommodate 2-3 persons depending on size. They can be paddled solo but this is often hard to master the power and steering phases!
Often people start exploring paddle sports in sit on kayaks or sit in kayaks but we don't have changing facilities to accommodate this as a vast majority of people get wet.
hope this helps
looking at being open for some of October half Term but this is weather dependant.
kittykatk8
Much Wenlock, UK38 contributions
Can 3 year olds use the canoes too?
John P
Dorchester, UK25 contributions
Hello
Yes our Buoyancy Aids fit large 3 year olds. We do ask them and the parents looking after them to be water confident.
Looking forward to boating with you.
All sessions are prebooked via our website.
John
West Bay Canoes
Debo_jul1973
Verwood, UK1 contribution
Hi team at West Bay Canoes. Please can you confirm if you're doing any river tours w/c next bank holiday Monday 29th?
Many thanks,
Deb.
John P
Dorchester, UK25 contributions
Yes, we will be running canoe tours during half term week from West Bay. We have some new canoes for the 2017 summer season and are desperate to get them on the water with clients. I will try and update the online calendar this evening for you.
Many Thanks
John
West Bay Canoes
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familykaraja
Winsham, Somerset20 contributions
Hi John. My mum is 91 and would love to go on the river trip for an hour. Would it be possible as she will not be able to row. I am her daughter and would go as well. We are locals and have never been. We are down at Freshwater until Wednesday. Thank you.
Chimsterckh
London, UK196 contributions
Wow! well they are very flexible and helpful I am sure they will accommodate you in some way
Pauline12122014
Wigan, UK
cost for6 people
John P
Dorchester, UK25 contributions
Hello
Costs are simple its £10 per person per hour I recommend 2-3 hours. If you need different times than on their online booking form just email they will amend the booking details really quickly.
Hope this helps
John
Delia P
London, UK44 contributions
Hi John, how much would it cost for 14 of us in Hen Party to canoe on the morning of July 9th? Can we do 1 hour or do we have to do 2?
Thanks,
Delia
WestBayCanoes
4 contributions
Hi Delia
Please email me for a prices but we can defiantly accommodate your party.
Thanks
Delia P
London, UK44 contributions
I am organising a hen party for my daughter and wonder if you would be able to accommodate 14 girls canoeing possibly 2nd or 3rd July 2016.
Thank you, Delia
John P
Dorchester, UK25 contributions
Hello Delia,
Yes with enough notice I can accommodate 14 persons. We would supply two paddle sport coaches, as each coach can take 12 people in crewed canoes.
Please email me with specific details, how long would a canoe session would you like and what time of day? Did you want to go to the Brewery in Bridport?
Look forward to boating with you.
John