Sailing, boating, canoeing or rowing in Suffolk
There is nothing quite as romantic as being near water or indeed on the water or in the water. So whether you are a seasoned yachts person looking to sharpen your skills or want to try your hand at canoeing or a family trip in an old fashioned rowing boat, we have found something for you to explore.
Canoeing
Only 15 minutes away from Keep Cottage you will find Iken Canoe.
Iken is on the river Alde, where you will find a range of wildlife such as seals basking on the mud banks. Where you can hire, Canadian Canoes, sit on top Kayaks, or paddle boards. Hire from an hour through to half a day. See the website for details. The friendly team, will give guidance and safety instructions to help you get the most from the experience.
Rowing
If you are looking for something a little more sedate and dreamy, visit Dedham boathouse, Thorpeness Meare or Southwold boating lakes where you can hire rowing boats. Dedham is where you can discover Constables river, visit the lovely restaurant. They have 26 Clinker built rowing boats which takes you back to another era.
www.southwoldboatinglakeandtearoom.co.uk
Southwold boating lake – after rowing there is only one thing to do cream teas
Coastal Voyager
Brush away the cobwebs, and get ready for an experience to take your breath away. Something for an adrenaline junkie, go out with the Coastal Voyager team. Based in Southwold this experience will give you a view of the coast.
Yacht Hire – lessons from the professionals
Something a little more serious, is the East Anglia Sea School who have been around since 1973 and is one of the foremost Royal Yachting Association (RYA) sea schools in the country. They run courses from racing and yacht sailing through to paddle boarding. The taster day is £140 or the whole boat with skipper is £450.
