The official FOAC information page can be found here: https://visionrcl.org.uk/centre/fairlop-outdoor-activity-centre/
Note that other centres on the lake provide rowing, katakanoes and pedal boats on weekends and there is a sailing and rowing club on the lake that provide annual memberships for private members. You can find their details on the VisionRCL pages or on this site under ‘The Lake’. Details below are only for the Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre.
2022 Summer season
The centre is open for bookings during the week and every other Saturday through till the full season, althrough this is expted to move to most Saturdays soon. To book sessions call or email the centre or for Saturday sessions, just turn up. If you do not have experience you would be best advised to call or email first.
2022 Adult coaching
Our calendar lists a number of advertised courses for adults and youth that we have been updated about. If you are looking for paddling, paddle boarding or power boat courses, please email the centre as these are run on a demand based basis.
2022 Group bookings
To make group bookings, you should complete their booking form below and email it to foac@visionrcl.org.uk.
Booking form: https://www.fairlopwaters.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FOAC-Group-Booking-Hire-of-Facilities-Form1.doc
The current terms and conditions for hire are here: https://www.fairlopwaters.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/General-conditions-of-Hire.doc
Individual hire
For individual bookings or information you can contact the centre on 0208 708 2858 or email
Advertised prices on https://visionrcl.org.uk/prices/ for individual hire for activites at the centre are:
| Bike hire | For two hours, including helmet |
|---|---|
| Mountain Bike (adult / junior) | £14.50 / £12.50 |
| Road Bike (adult / junior) | £14.50 / £12.50 |
| BMX Bike (adult / junior) | £10.50 / £9.50 |
| Dinghy sailing | One hour, including buoyancy aids |
|---|---|
| Sailing (adult / juinior) | £10.50 / £8.50 |
| Paddlesport | One hour, including buoyancy aids |
|---|---|
| Kayaking(adult / junior) | £10.50 / £8.50 |
| Canoeing(adult / junior) | £10.50 / £8.50 |
| Stand up paddle board | £10.50 / £8.50 |
| Rowing | One hour, including buoyancy aids |
|---|---|
| Rowing (at FOAC centre) | £15.00 |
| Paddle boarding | Two hours. Use FOAC boards or bring your own |
|---|---|
| Paddle boarding (adult) | £10.00 or £6.00 with your own board |
| Paddle boarding (junior) | Not currently available |