Raft Building
This two hour Raft Building session is a fun team challenge where you design, build and launch your own floating raft.
What is Raft Building?
Raft Building is a hands-on outdoor team activity where you work together to design and construct your own floating raft.Using materials such as wooden poles, rope and barrels, your team must work out the best way to lash everything together to create a raft capable of floating and carrying your crew across the water.
It is a fun and creative challenge that encourages teamwork, communication, problem solving and a bit of friendly competition.
How does the Raft Building session work?
You will meet your instructor at our private watersports venue where you will be fitted with the necessary safety equipment, including a buoyancy aid.Your instructor will show each team how to use the materials provided to construct a raft capable of floating and carrying your crew. Once your raft is ready, you will launch it onto the water and work together to paddle and steer it.
You will then head down the water to take part in fun challenges and races before finishing the session with the chance to jump off your raft into the water.
Where does Raft Building take place?
Raft Building sessions take place at our private watersports venue in Hewish, located around 20 minutes from Mendip Activity Centre.The site offers calm, slow-flowing water that is perfect for raft building challenges and watersports activities.
Who can take part in Raft Building?
Sessions can be booked in the following ways:- Individual spaces (Age 8+)
- Exclusive private group for up to 10 people (Ages 6+). If you book this option we can relax the child age restriction to 6+, provided at least one participating adult (18+) is present.
Important Information!
- Raft Building is an all-weather outdoor activity so please check the forecast and dress accordingly.
- Lightweight, quick-drying clothing is recommended. Old trainers, daps or water shoes are ideal.
- Please bring a towel and a change of clothes in case you get wet.
- Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses are useful on sunny days.
- Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome onsite but cannot join the session on the water.
