Westminster Boating Base

Description

Westminster Boating Base is a riverside watersports centre set in the peaceful Pimlico Gardens along the River Thames. It offers expert-led sailing, kayaking, canoeing and powerboating sessions for both young people and adults. The venue also provides beautiful function rooms with balcony views for private and corporate events.

The centre features accredited training in powerboating with RYA Level 2, Safety Boat and ICC options, plus dinghy sailing sessions from beginner to advanced levels. Kayaking and canoeing courses are available with Paddle UK Awards, and there are dedicated senior activities and a youth programme offering regular watersports. Spacious event rooms overlooking the Thames are perfect for parties, weddings, conferences and receptions.

Prices include £495 for the RYA Level 2 National Powerboat Certificate, £80 per hour for private powerboat tuition (minimum 2 hours), £130 for private dinghy sailing lessons, and £25 per adult kayaking session. Membership options include Junior Youth Club and Student Youth Club at £10 per month, and adult season tickets for kayaking and sailing from £50–£65 per month.

Overall, Westminster Boating Base offers a rare chance to enjoy high-quality watersports in central London. With professional instructors, accredited courses and beautiful riverside surroundings, it’s an inspiring place to learn new skills. Whether for adventure, fitness or a special event, it’s a unique venue worth visiting.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  • Powerboating: At Westminster Boating Base, an RYA-approved centr,e we offer RYA Powerboat Level 2 and Safety Boat certifications, as well as the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) with the CEVNI endorsement. The CEVNI endorsement is essential for navigating boats on inland European waterways.
  • Sailing: Westminster Boating Base provides a range of Royal Yachting Association dinghy sailing sessions and courses from beginner to advanced including racing. Courses include RYA Level 1 Start Sailing, RYA Level 2 Basic Skills and RYA Level 3 Better Sailing. 
  • Kayaking: You can canoe with others on the water while enjoying the environment and socialising with others. We run both sessions and courses from beginner to advanced in canoeing and kayaking. Westminster Boating Base issues certificates for the Paddle UK Awards - Paddle Discover, Paddle Explore and personal performance awards. Westminster Boating Base is a Paddle UK Delivery Partner.
  • Senior Activities: Upper Deckers provides both social and watersports activities for people aged 50 and over. We encourage everyone from all sections of the community to join. We meet most weeks and there's always a watersports session. All waterborne sessions are led by experienced professional instructors.
  • Youth Programme: Youth members enjoy all our regular activities for a minimal monthly fee. Learn to sail and or kayak. Courses include Paddle UK Discover award, Paddle UK Explore award, Paddle UK Personal Performance awards, RYA Level 1 Start Sailing, RYA Level 2 Basic Skills, RYA Stages 1 to 4 and much more.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Membership

  • Better Junior Youth Club: £10.00 per month. Includes access to: Westminster Boating Base.
  • Better Season Ticket Kayaking & Sailing Adult: £65.00 per month. Includes access to: Westminster Boating Base.
  • Better Season Ticket Kayaking Adult: £50.00 per month. Includes access to: Westminster Boating Base.
  • Better Student Youth Club: £10.00 per month. Includes access to: Westminster Boating Base.

Other Prices

  • RYA Level 2 National Powerboat Certificate: £495
  • Private powerboat driving tuition: £80 per hr (minimum 2hrs)
  • Private dinghy sailing lessons: £130 per 3hr session
  • Adult Kayaking sessions: £25 per person per session or included with season tickets

Pricing URL: https://memberships.better.org.uk/centre/westminster-boating-base

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

The Boating Base is a unique venue perfect for private parties or corporate events. Set in a picturesque park with an exclusive entrance, you'll enjoy stunning views of the Thames and Battersea Power Station from our riverfront balconies. The versatile building and available gardens offer endless theming options for your event.

  • Banquet: Up to 140 people in Pavilion or 180 people across Pavilion and Edgson Room
  • Cocktail: Up to 300 guests

Visit the website for more information.

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Address: Westminster Boating Base, Grosvenor Road, London, UK

Post Code: SW1V 3JY

Council: Westminster

County: Greater London

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