Moira Lakes

🛶 Paddlesport Instructor Award - Moira Lakes

Looking to take the next step in paddlesports and start delivering sessions?

We’re hosting a Paddlesport Instructor Award course here at Moira Lakes on 29th & 30th August.

This two-day training and assessment course is designed to give you the skills to deliver quality paddlesport taster sessions and lead short journeys in very sheltered water.

📅 29th & 30th August
📍 Moira Lakes
👤 Minimum age: 14 years

There are some prerequisites for attending, including the required membership, paddling experience and completion of Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Training (PSRC).

👉 Full course information and requirements:
https://paddlesuptraining.com/courses/paddlesport-instructor/ -content

📩 Want to apply or have any questions? Send us a message.

A great opportunity to develop your paddlesport skills and take your first steps into instructing! 🌊

🌊 Get Wet, Stay Safe at Moira Lakes

We’re delighted to be hosting two of Swim Ulster’s FREE Get Wet Stay Safe sessions this September and October!

📅 Saturday 19th September - 10am-11am
📅 Saturday 10th October - 10am-11am
📍 Moira Lakes

These sessions are aimed at adults aged 18+ who want to build their confidence in open water and learn practical skills to stay safe - particularly useful if you’re thinking about taking part in a winter or charity dip this year. 🏊‍♀️❄️

The sessions are completely FREE, but places need to be booked in advance.

👉 Booking details are in Swim Ulster’s original post below.

Come along, get in the water and build your confidence before the colder months arrive! 🌊

🌊 Today is World Drowning Prevention Day 🌊

Water safety is something we’re passionate about at Moira Lakes. Whether you’re swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking or just enjoying time around the water, knowing what to do in an emergency could make all the difference.

We’re proud to be an Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK Approved Training Centre, and all of our lifeguards are qualified Open Water Lifeguards, so sharing these skills is something we care about every day - not just today.

This afternoon we’re hosting Swim Ulster World Drowning Prevention Day session here at Moira Lakes.

📍 Moira Lakes
🕓 Today - 4pm-5pm

There are still a few spaces available if you’d like to come along.

You’ll learn practical open water safety skills including:
🏊 Float to Live
🌊 Cold water acclimatisation
🏊‍♂️ Treading water
🚨 Emergency signalling
🛟 Safe entries and exits
❄️ Cold water shock and hypothermia
✅ Planning your recovery after your swim

Whether you’re new to open water or you’ve been swimming for years, it’s always worth taking the time to refresh your knowledge.

If you’d like to join us this afternoon, you can book here:
https://linktr.ee/swimulster

Stay safe, enjoy the water and hopefully we’ll see some of you later. 💙

Still some spaces for Tuesday! Get booked online at moiralakes.com/courses

❗5 days to go

The Youth Start and Discover Paddlesport Programme starts at Moira Lakes in collaboration with County Antrim Paddle Sports on Tuesday 21st July for 4 weeks with spaces still remaining on these!

These sessions will run from 6.00pm - 8.00pm.

🚣Ages: 10–17 years
🚣Cost: £24 for the full 4‑week programme (£6 per session)
🚣Equipment: All equipment provided (boats, paddles, buoyancy aids)
🚣What to Bring: Wetsuits provided, bring swimwear for under wetsuit, towel, trainers/shoes you dont mind getting wet and a warm dry clothes for afterwards.
🚣Booking: To book please click here - https://moiralakes.com/courses/
🚣Programme length: Four weekly sessions every Tuesday from 21st July.

Throughout the programme, young people will:
🚣Make new friends
🚣Work together as a team
🚣Build communication, creativity and resilience
🚣Challenge themselves in a supportive, encouraging environment

Every session is designed to be engaging, welcoming and rewarding

Moira Lakes
Sport NI
Get Wet NI
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council

🌊 More ways to enjoy Moira Lakes this summer! 🌊

We’ve added extra weekday sessions, giving you even more opportunities to get out on the water.

Available every Thursday & Friday:

🏊 Cold Water Swimming
🏄 Paddleboarding
🛶 Kayaking

🕚 11:00am - 12:00pm
🕑 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whether you’re looking for a refreshing swim, a relaxing paddle, or a fun outdoor activity with friends or family, we’d love to see you.

Book your session today:
🌐 moiralakes.com/book

Tag someone who needs a midweek escape! 💙

🌊 Looking for something new this summer?

We’re delighted to be hosting the Youth Start & Discover Programme at Moira Lakes - a fantastic introduction to kayaking and paddlesports for young people aged 10-17.

No experience? No problem! Our friendly instructors will provide all the equipment and support you need to get started.

📅 Moira Lakes Dates
21st & 28th July
4th & 11th August

🕕 6:00pm - 8:00pm

💷 Just £24 for all four sessions!

Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, build confidence on the water or simply have fun this summer, this is the perfect place to start.

👉 Book your place at: moiralakes.com/courses

Paddle NI are also running sessions at Gortin Lakes and South Lakes Leisure Centre - check out the shared post for full programme details.

🌊 Youth Start & Discover Programme (Ages 10–17)
Try something new this summer! Our Youth Start & Discover paddlesport sessions are fun, confidence‑building and fully supported — no experience needed and all equipment provided.

💷 £24 for four sessions at each of the venues!

Locations
📍 Moira Lakes – County Antrim Paddlesports
🕕 6–8pm
📅 21st & 28th July, 4th & 11th August
❗Wetsuit Provided

📍 Gortin Lakes – Erne Paddlers
🕡 6.30–8.30pm
📅 27th July, 3rd, 10th & 17th August

📍 South Lakes Leisure Centre – South Lakes Watersports
🕒 3–5pm
📅 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th August
❗Wetsuit Provided

🧣 What to Bring
Swimwear, towel, trainers you don’t mind getting wet, and warm clothes for afterwards.

Please click here for more information and for booking links - https://www.paddleni.org.uk/Youth

Moira Lakes
County Antrim Paddle Sports
Sport NI
Get Wet NI
getactiveabc
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Mid Ulster District Council
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
Erne Paddlers

🛟 RLSS UK Rookie Lifeguard Bronze & Silver Courses at Moira Lakes are now open for booking!

Perfect for children aged 8-12, our Rookie Lifeguard programme helps build water confidence, teaches essential water safety and rescue skills, and is a great way to have fun while learning.

📅 Runs over 3 Sundays:
26th July
2nd August
9th August

🟤 Bronze: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
⚪ Silver: 3:30pm - 5:30pm

👕 Official RLSS UK Rookie Lifeguard T-shirt included
🏅 RLSS UK certificate on successful completion

Spaces are limited!

👉 Book now: moiralakes.com/courses

🌊 Thinking about giving open water racing a go? 🌊

This is the perfect event to get started!

We’re delighted to be hosting the inaugural Big Bay Intro at Moira Lakes on Saturday 11th July - an event designed specifically for swimmers who are new to open water events or looking to build confidence in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Choose from:
🏊 250m Intro Race
🏊 500m Intro Race

Open to swimmers aged 13+.

If you’ve been thinking about taking that next step from training sessions into your first organised event, this is exactly what it’s been created for.

Registration is now open through Swim Ulster. Full event information and booking details can be found here:
🔗 https://www.swimulster.com/open-water/
🔗 https://linktr.ee/swimulster

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Moira Lakes! 💙

🌊 Big Bay Intro – Moira Lakes 2026 🌊

Ready to take your first step into open water swimming? Join us on 11th July 2026 at Moira Lakes for the inaugural Big Bay Intro Swim — the perfect event for swimmers looking to gain open water experience and enjoy the excitement of racing in a fun, supportive environment.

📍 Moira Lakes
📅 11th July 2026
🏊 Open to swimmers aged 13 and over

Whether you’re new to open water or looking to build confidence before taking on bigger challenges, this event is for you!

For full event information and booking details, visit the Swim Ulster website 🔗

https://www.swimulster.com/open-water/
https://linktr.ee/swimulster