

Self Launch Sessions
Saturday afternoons on the lake

Let's go outside
Let's go boating!
Get out on the water
Great for adventurous families, friend groups and individuals who want to spend time in nature and practice their skills on the lake.
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Select Saturdays - March-October - 12:30-16:00
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12:30-16:00
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13:30-16:00
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14:30-16:00
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Never paddled but want to learn how? Check out our taster sessions, beginner lessons and development courses.



Self launch session info
​Select Saturdays - 12:30-16:00 - March-October
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Please book your arrival time, you are welcome to stay for the whole afternoon. All craft must be off the water by 16:00.
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​​What you need to for self launch
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Buoyancy aid - PFD's must be worn at all times on the water, these should be marked with CE 50kn or ISO 12402
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Boat or Board - Paddleboards, Kayaks, inflatable Kayaks & Canoes are welcome. Other inflatables are not allowed
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Inflatable craft must have more than one inflation valve and multiple chambers
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Paddleboarders must wear an ankle or quick release waist leash as well as a buoyancy aid
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You must be able to paddle 500m unaided
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You must be able to self rescue back onto your craft from deep water
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You must hold 3rd party insurance, we recommend Paddle UK membership
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You must stay within the boundaries shared with you at sign in by a team member
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Children must be accompanied by an adult on the water. Adults can supervise up to 2 children aged 12-17 years or 1 child aged 8-11 years. Children can share appropriate craft with an adult as long as both are booked onto the session
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Safety cover will be available during sessions for emergency recovery only. There is no powerboat or lifeguard on site. Please assess your ability, equipment and weather conditions prior to launch and only launch within your capabilities
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All craft must be clean & dry prior to launch, you can find out more about stopping the spread of invasive species here​​​​​

Venue information
Please note that there are no showers or changing facilities on site. Please arrive dressed ready to get on the water and bring a suitable changing robe for when you get off the water.
Midlands Open Water, Kingsbury
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Parking
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Free parking is available for those booked onto a self launch session
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Please park to the left of the jetty and walk over to sign in
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Please be courteous of other users, leave space for them to get in and out and don't block people in
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Self launch cars cannot arrive before 12:15 and must be off site by 16:30
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Toilets
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Please leave the toilets as you wish to find them
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Please report any mess to a team member
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Please report any re-stock needs to a team member
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If you have any questions, please email the team at info@omegaoutdooradventure.co.uk


The important bits: location, attire, and more...
Midlands Open Water
Tamworth road
Tamworth
B78 2HZ
*Free parking is available on site at Midlands Open Water
*Please arrive for your allotted booking time, late arrivals will not be accepted or refunded
*Pre-booking is essential, walk ins will not be accepted
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Kit considerations
Kayak, Canoe & Paddleboard
What to bring:
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Boat or board & leash
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Paddle
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Buoyancy aid
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Helmet (optional)
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Phone in waterproof case
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Paddle UK membership card
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Water
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Snacks
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Spare layer
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Full change of clothes, shoes and a towel
(We do not offer kit hire for self launch sessions)
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What to wear:
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Wetsuit or Dry suit
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Wet boots or trainers
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Seasonal extra's (Sun cream/gloves)
(We do not offer hire of personal clothing)

Ready to book?
We use Pebble for all of our Self launch sessions, please book your date and arrival time.




