Adult activities

Water Gipsy yoga on our static thames barge

Our UpperDeckers club is specifically for 50+

Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) seasonal - not operational during December, January and February

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Summer 2018

Summerversity 10am to 12.30 - Please book. Ages 13 to 16, Living or attending school in Islington Open Access 10am to 4pm - £3 per day Ages 9 to 19
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Stand up paddleboarding (SUP)

We offer a variety of classes to suit all abilities as well as an SUP membership programme, making it more affordable for those who are keen to paddle regularly and get out on to the water.
Water Gipsy yoga

We offer accessible, inclusive yoga classes a few times a week on the Water Gipsy. Mats and blocks provided.
Yoga

Weekly yoga classes on board the Club’s Water Gipsy @ Islington Boat Club. We offer accessible, inclusive yoga classes a few times a week on the Water Gipsy. All levels welcome.
Stand up paddle boarding

We offer a variety of classes to suit all abilities as well as an SUP membership programme, making it more affordable for those who are keen to paddle regularly and get out on to the water.

Stand up paddleboarding (SUP)

We offer a variety of classes to suit all abilities as well as an SUP membership programme, making it more affordable for those who are keen to paddle regularly and get out on to the water.
Youth Club

We encourage all Islington youth to come join our club where you can make new friends, learn new skills, and enjoy the canal.
Courses and training

Offering Royal Yachting Association Inland Waterways courses and powerboat courses; British Canoeing - Canoe England kayaking and canoeing courses; MIAS mountain biking courses.
Islington Boat Club: watersports access for all

Islington Boat Club offers a range of activities and courses for adults and young people. We are situated in the City Road Basin, entered via Graham Street, London N1 8JX.
Adult activities

We have activities for all ages; from 19 years upwards, including SUP and Yoga. Our UpperDeckers club is specifically for 50+ and has a variety of watersports and canal activities.
Narrowboat trips

A slow and relaxing cruise along the Regents Canal is a delightful way to spend a day or early evening. Our 35ft fully renovated Narrowboat, PeggotyTom, has a toilet on board and facilities for making tea and coffee and of course you can bring your own food.
Upperdeckers

If you are over 50, join our popular Upperdeckers club to try something new, meet new people, keep active and have fun on the water.
RYA Inland Waterways Helms course

We offer a variety of RYA courses including: Inland Waterways Helm; Powerboat Level 1 and Level 2 and Competent Crew. IBC is a not-for-profit charity and uses any revenue from RYA courses to fund the youth club for 9-19 year olds. By booking with us you are helping to keep the youth club open.
Vacancies

Vacancies for staff, trustees and volunteers.
Meet the staff

All our instructors are NGB qualified and have First Aid qualifications.