On The Water Activities at Sea Bangor

Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May

Enjoy wonderful on the water activities at the Sea Bangor Festival, from pre-bookable 'Have a Go' sessions to viewing of on the water demonstrations, rowing competitions and boat trips, there is lots of fun to be had throughout the weekend.

Find out more about the Sea Bangor Festival.

View the Rowing Competitions, and E Foiling Demonstrations 

Free

Rowing Competition - Local Teams Compete
From 12noon both days

This year’s event sees the return of the popular rowing competition with local teams vying for the top prize. Organised by SERC.

E Foiling Demonstrations (20 minute demo)
Viewing along the Eisenhower Pier, both days: 12.40pm | 3.30pm | 5.30pm 

E-Foiling uses an electric powered surfboard on a hydrofoil wing which lifts almost a metre out of the water. Come along and watch E-Foiling demos throughout the weekend.

'Have a Go' Sessions 

Pre-booking required.

For all on the water activities sessions start at 12noon Saturday and Sunday| Meeting Point is Eisenhower Pier, beside the slipway at RNLI Station.
Participants must arrive 15 minutes before their activity.

'Have a Go’ …Rib Blasts | £7pp

Timeslots Saturday and Sunday | 12noon | 1pm | 2pm | 3.30pm | 4.30pm | 5.30pm

A 30-minute fast blast on a 9-seater Rigid Inflatable Boat. Each trip will last 30 minutes on board. Hold onto your hat, for a thrill ride you won’t forget. Prepare for a bit of splashing (or a lot if the weather is poor) and a lot of laughs!

Important information:

Meeting Point: Strangford Lough Activity Centre stand - Eisenhower Pier beside slipway and RNLI Station.

Parents / Guardians / Participants will be required to sign a medical & consent form upon arrival. Please arrive 15mins before your session takes place to fill in form and receive safety briefing.

Participants must be water confident.

• Arrive 15 minutes before activity is due to start.
• Suitable for ages 3+
• Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. One adult per child under 12 years old.
• Bring a light waterproof jacket.
• Lifejackets provided.

Safety Restrictions | This experience is NOT suitable for anyone with epilepsy, back or spine issues, anyone who is pregnant and anyone with any other known issues that might be affected by the impact of wave (Whole Body Vibration).  Participants will be required to confirm to the provider that they are not affected by any of the above before boarding the boat.  If you have a family history of osteoporosis or are unsure of whether your medical condition may place you at risk, please consult your physician before booking. 

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(Online booking fee applies)

'Have a Go’ …Kayaking | Single Kayak £7 | Double Kayak £14

Timeslots Saturday and Sunday | 12.15pm | 2.30pm | 4.15pm

Enjoy a 45-minute taster session on double or single Sit on Top Kayaks. Skills, games and a short harbour tour.

Important information:

Meeting Point: Strangford Lough Activity Centre stand - Eisenhower Pier beside slipway and RNLI Station.

Parents / Guardians / Participants will be required to sign a medical & consent form upon arrival. Please arrive 15mins before your session takes place to fill in form and receive safety briefing.

Participants must be water confident.

• Arrive 15 minutes before activity is due to start.
• Suitable for ages 10+ without adult (however an adult must be present to fill in medical form before on water session takes place)
• Suitable for ages 5+ when accompanied by an adult.
• Double and single Sit on Top Kayaks.
• Buoyancy aids provided.
• Wetsuits provided if required.
• Wear swimwear under your clothes to facilitate changing.
• Bring a towel and sun protection.

Safety restrictions | This experience is NOT suitable for expectant mothers or people with back or neck problems.

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(Online booking fee applies)

‘Have a Go’ …Paddleboarding | £7pp

Timeslots Saturday and Sunday | 12noon | 2pm | 4pm

Enjoy a 45-minute taster session on paddleboards. Skills and games.

Important information:

Meeting Point: Strangford Lough Activity Centre stand - Eisenhower Pier beside slipway and RNLI Station.

Parents / Guardians / Participants will be required to sign a medical & consent form upon arrival. Please arrive 15mins before your session takes place to fill in form and receive safety briefing.

Participants must be water confident.

• Arrive 15 minutes before activity is due to start.
• Suitable for ages 6+ (however an adult must be present to fill in medical form before on water session takes place)
• Wetsuits and buoyancy aids provided.
• Wear swimwear under your clothes to facilitate changing.
• Bring a towel and sun protection.

Safety restrictions | This experience is NOT suitable for expectant mothers or people with back or neck problems.

Book Now 

(Online booking fee applies)

‘Have a Go’ …Rafted Canoe | £7pp

Timeslots Saturday and Sunday | 12.30pm | 2.15pm | 4.30pm 

Enjoy a 45-minute taster session on a rafted canoe. Rafted canoes are when you pair canoes together for a fun, social way to enjoy the water.  A pair of canoes are joined together with a parallel bar across the centre making a catamaran style boat, giving the canoes greater stability.

Important information:
Meeting Point: Strangford Lough Activity Centre stand - Eisenhower Pier beside slipway and RNLI Station.
Parents / Guardians / Participants will be required to sign a medical & consent form upon arrival. Please arrive 15mins before your session takes place to fill in form and receive safety briefing. 
Participants must be water confident.

Please note customers may need to share rafted canoe with other people.
•    Arrive 15 minutes before activity is due to start.
•    Suitable for ages 5+ when accompanied by an adult.
•    Buoyancy aids provided.
•    Wetsuits provided if required.
•    Wear swimwear under your clothes to facilitate changing.
•    Bring a towel and sun protection.

Book Now 
(Online booking fee applies)

Safety restrictions | This experience is NOT suitable for expectant mothers or people with back or neck problems.
 

Boat Trips

Bangor Bay Boat Tours | Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May

Trip departs from Pickie Jetty, Beside Pickie Funpark | 11am – 12.30pm | 2.30pm – 4pm | £14pp

Join Brian Meharg, author of the children's book "Jenny Watts Legend" and skipper of the Ocean Crest, as he invites you aboard to hear the story of infamous smuggler, Jenny Watt while enjoying a cruise around beautiful Bangor Bay, off Belfast Lough.

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For all bookable activities, online booking fees apply. Avoid the booking fee and buy direct through our Visitor Information Centres.

All details subject to change.