We have been providing a wide range of Activities to thousands of adults and children every year since 1985. We have an excellent safety record. The safety and wellbeing of our customers is always our very highest priority and comes before all other concerns.

Safety Awareness

JJ Canoeing and Rafting Ltd is registered with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority as licensed to provide specific activities under the following headings: Activity categories covered by the licence

Watersports Climbing

Specified Activities: Abseiling - (Single pitch crags. Summer conditions only)

Gorge Scrambling - (Summer conditions only)

Improvised Rafting - (Mile End Mill site on River Dee.)

Kayaking - (Mile End Mill site on River Dee and sheltered inland water.)

Open Canoeing - (Mile End Mill site on River Dee and sheltered inland water.)

Rock Climbing - (Single pitch crags. Summer conditions only)

White Water Rafting - (Mile End Mill site on River Dee)

For further information on AALA licensing requirements and continual assessmentsand scroll down this page to read the notes below.Our details can be confirmed by calling the Licensing Authority on 029 2075 5715 or visit their web-site at http://www.aala.org and search forprovider by our name.The following information about AALA licensing has been added to the JJ Canoeing and Rafting Ltd website for the benefit of the many head teachers, lecturers, youth workers and other purchasers of our services who keep asking us for information on staff qualifications, safety audits, endorsements, etc. and about AALA Safety legislation and training quality standards and safety and other issues affecting outdoor activities for under 18's. Anybody worried about the safety of groups of over 18’s should also consider reading the following notes. What's good enough for ensuring the safety of under 18's is surely good enough for you too. 

THE ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES LICENSING AUTHORITY ( AALA )

The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) is sponsored by the Department for Education and Skills & operates under the guidance of the Health and Safety Commission and is a non-profit making public authority. Its function is to inspect the safety management systems of over 1,000 outdoor pursuits providers and adventure activities centres and to issue licences for centres in England, Wales & Scotland. The A.A.L.A. Licensing Scheme provides a level of independent,Government approved safety assurance for under 18's on events such as Rafting, Canoeing, Gorge Walking and Climbing where the under-18's parents and guardians are not present. The AALA licence has for several years now been a legal requirement for commercial organisations running specified outdoor activities for under 18's in organised groups to comply with the requirements of the Activity Centres (Young People’s Safety) Act of 1995 and pursuant to the Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 1996. We are constantly being asked about our safety policies and risk assessments by teachers and group leaders who would like to bring groups of young people to us. Although our AALA licence ensures we have thoroughly met all government standards in these areas you may view our own safety policies and site-specific risk assessments. Just click on the following links to download a pdf file.

Equipment

The constant maintenance and replacement of equipment is also a prime consideration. Equipment is controlled via a strict checking system, which is operated on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as required by our safety policies.

Training and qualifications of staff 

Every member of our staff is trained, qualified and suitably experienced to conduct the activities that they instruct, and each of our activities is subject to comprehensive action checks to ensure your enjoyment in complete safety.

Disability and inclusivity policy

The centre is committed to the concept of access for all and welcomes enquiries from all visitors, including children aged 8 and up and people with disability. All levels of experience are provided for.

Insurance and liability

JJ Canoeing and Rafting have an excellent safety record stretching back over 20 years of operations. Nonetheless in case of something unexpected, ALL of our activity participants are always automatically insured under our company's excellent £5 Million Public Liability & Third Party Liability Insurance Cover in any one occurrence. Unlike some groups of freelancers who may not have Employer's Liability Cover - all of JJ Canoeing and Rafting Ltd's activities are also fully protected by our £10 million Employer's Liability insurance cover too.

JJ Canoeing and Rafting Ltd are insured with SLE Corporate Risks Ltd. Who are Authorised & Registered by the UK Financial Services Authority.

Privacy Policy

JJ’s operate a strict privacy policy and will not send you spam or junk mail. Our customers may chose to opt-in to receiving information from us about future events or special offers which may be sent to you by e-mail, fax, post or by telephone. In completing any forms on our website you consent to the collection and our use of this information in accordance with the above. We do not pass any of this information to any commercial organisations for marketing purposes