Activities at Longcraig
Our season runs from 1st May to 31st September. We are open weekday evenings and weekends subject to tide conditions and dependent on weather.
All activity sessions cost £15 for 2 hours, inc. use of changing facilities and safety equipment. We do not provide water proofs, footwear or wetsuits, for sailing or kayaking. Bring your own if you have them. We have a small pool of waterproofs and wet shoes, which we can lend out. However we reserve the right to refuse to take out participants who turn up at the centre without adequate clothing. We have a minimum booking requirement of 12 places. A gas BBQ is available for a small additional charge. If you cant book what you want let us know at bookings@longcraig.com, we can be flexible.We offer the following bookable activities
Taster Session
Activity sessions are booked per head for a 2 hour session. When booking you can indicate the numbers for each of our 3 activities. We will try to meet your expectations but reserve the right to mix and match offered activities on the day to available staff.
Activity Sessions cost £15 per person.
Min 12, Max 24 participants
Per activity restriction apply see Activities
Activity Base
Use Longcraig as the base for your groups activity. You get the use of the centre grounds/kitchen/BBQ and toilets plus easy access to the foreshore, Dalmeny Estate and South Queensferry. Ideal for a base for shore walks, orienteering, wide games, group AGM's / BBQ's etc.
Activity Base session cost £150 with a maximum of 40 participants.
Courses
An important part of Longcraigs purpose is to provide training and support for the delivery of watersports to Scouting across the Region. As part of this roles we are able to provide training for those who wish to gain Activity Permits in watersports and provide opportunities for leaders to gain valuable experience in working with and leading adventurous activities on the water.
The water activities we offer include
Kayaking
Paddle your own canoe around the bay. You will learn the correct way to get in and out and be shown how to go in a straight line or circle.
If weather permits you may be able to paddle to the Forth Bridge and back or around the moorings.
Min 6, Max 12 per session.
Standup Paddle Boarding
Test your balance as you paddle a board around the bay.
Participants count as kayaks.
Sailing
One of our helms can take 3 crew in a Wayfarer dingy. You will be told about the various ropes and rigging. You will be able to balance the boat and work the sails, you may even get a chance to steer.
Those that have sailed before may wish to try out one of our single handed Topper or Pico dingy. These can be sailed on your own or with a crew. Our Longboats take 8 and are more suitable for longer journeys or the less adventurous.
Min 6, Max 12 per session.
1-2 per Singlehander, 2-3 per Wayfarer, 2-8 per Longboat.
Max 6 sailing craft per safety boat, Max 2 safety boats.
Rafting
Build your own raft, launch it from the beach and paddle it around the bay.
You will be shown how to lash the poles and barrels together to make a sturdy seaworthy raft. Then you will have the opportunity to prove the seaworthiness of your construction by taking it out on the water. Great activity for two or three teams of 8 to compete against each other.
Min 6, Max 16 per session, Rafting is not suitable for cubs or brownies
Our aim is to deliver your session in line with your requirements. However Longcraig reserves the right to alter activities offered to suit prevailing conditions at the time of your activity. See Terms and Conditions for details.
Our risk assessments for the activities can be found here.
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