Boating

If you'd like to experience the magic of getting afloat this summer, why not come to one of the open days at boat clubs that you'll find on the calendar in May and June?

For instance, there are the  Learn to Row courses at Goring Gap Boat Club, which run in the Spring and Autumn: for details visit www.goringgapbc.org.uk

For canoeing, join a canoe trip along Seacourt Stream with the Isis Canoe Club (May 19). For details, click here or see calendar.

For sailing, you can go to the open days at Medley (May 12) or Henley (June 9-10), or the Farmoor Open Weekend on June 23-24.

And for motor boat hire and passenger cruises, there are great half-price offers at dozens of boat companies right along the Thames on May 13, with Get Afloat. For details, click here.