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St Andrews Lakes in Halling hosts moonlit paddle

Fancy a paddle under the stars?

St Andrews Watersports is hosting a Full Moon Paddle at St Andrews Lakes, known as the Blue Lake, in Halling, near Rochester.

Some of the paddleboarders out on the water

Kayaks and paddleboards will take to the water, lit up with flashing lights and glow sticks, on Saturday, April 16.

The Pink Moon experience lasts one hour and costs £15.

Afterwards, participants will be able to gather around the fire pit to warm up.

A spokesman from St Andrews said: "There is really something unique about being on the water when dark, and not something that you will generally be able to experience safely elsewhere.

"Our safety team will be afloat to keep an eye on everyone throughout these full moon events.

A Full Moon Paddle at the Blue Lake Picture: St Andrews Watersports
A Full Moon Paddle at the Blue Lake Picture: St Andrews Watersports

"The sessions are one hour in duration with everyone ready to go onto the water at the same time.

"Once off the water, our fire pit will be lit for everyone to gather around for a bit of a social chit chat."

Full Moon Paddle sessions are held every month at the Blue Lake on evening of the full moon.

The full moon in April is known as the Pink Moon not because of its colour, but after the wildflower moss pink.

The Pink Moon pictured in April 2021 Photo: Glyn Moffitt
The Pink Moon pictured in April 2021 Photo: Glyn Moffitt

April’s full moon often corresponds with the early springtime blooms of a moss pink in North America so it was given the name Pink Moon by native Americans.

Participants must bring their own paddleboard or kayak.

The Blue Lake, which has just re-opened its inflatable aquapark and new kids aquapark, is also offering a Pink Moon swim session from 8pm on the same day.

You can only take part if you are already an St Andrews inducted swimmer.

To find out more about all events and to book, click here.

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