Groups of children donned their lifejackets before taking to the waters of Lake Windermere. The children were taught how to paddle and steer the canoes before they set off across the lake.

Using only barrels, logs and ropes, the children were given the challenge to build a raft. After undergoing the 'shake test' for sea-worthiness, the rafts were launched onto Lake Windermere and the children boarded their vessels. The two teams competed against each other to complete tasks set by the instructors.