Salford Watersports Centre is running evening Moonlight Paddle sessions on Salford Quays this November, with four dates on its booking calendar and tickets at £8.

The centre describes the sessions as a relaxed, social paddle around the inner basins of the Quays, with lights on the boats and the waterfront reflected on the water. Instructors are on the water to guide the group throughout. It is a group paddle rather than a formal lesson, and no experience is needed for the kayak or shared-boat options.

Dates and times

The centre's event listings show sessions on Thursday 5 November, Thursday 12 November, Tuesday 17 November and Tuesday 24 November, each from 7pm to 8pm and priced at £8. The centre says sessions run on "selected Thursday and Tuesday evenings", so it is worth checking its booking calendar for availability and any further dates.

Which boat to choose

There are three options. Katakanus and rafted canoes are stable shared boats that seat up to six people and are open to ages 8 and up, with anyone under 17 accompanied by a paying adult on the water. You may share a boat with other participants unless you book all six spaces.

Single sit-on-top kayaks are for ages 17 and up, and beginners are welcome. The centre notes that kayaking needs a good range of movement to get on and off the kayak and to paddle. Paddleboards are only for experienced paddleboarders aged 17 and up, booked through the kayaking option.

What to wear and bring

The craft, paddle and buoyancy aid are included, buoyancy aids must be worn throughout, and helmets are provided for under-17s. The centre recommends warm layers, a waterproof coat, a hat and gloves on colder evenings, and shoes that can get wet. For kayaking and paddleboarding it strongly recommends a wetsuit, which can be hired for £4. Bring a towel and a full change of clothes, plus a returnable £1 coin for a locker. Glow sticks and neon clothing are optional; the centre says you are welcome to bring or wear them.

Arrive 15 to 20 minutes before the start to check in, as late arrivals may not be able to join once the group has set off. There is a safety briefing before going on the water.

Cancellations need a refund request through the booking system, Eola, and an email to the centre at least 72 hours before the session. There are no refunds within 72 hours. Booking is on Salford Watersports Centre's Moonlight Paddle page.

Sources: Salford Watersports Centre, Moonlight Paddle activity page and its event listings for 5, 12, 17 and 24 November 2026, checked on 4 November 2026. Dates and prices can change, so check with the centre before you go. This article was produced with the help of AI tools and checked by an editor against the sources above.