School Holiday Water Sports

Our popular junior activity courses are back for 2010. Some courses work towards RYA qualifications, others aim to develop skills and build water confidence. Above all, our team of experienced instructors are there to ensure everyone has fun!

Junior Activity courses are held during the Easter, Whit, Summer and October holidays, although the Easter and October courses are weather permitting.
All junior activity courses are suitable for ages 8-15 (7 year-olds are eligible for the 1-day mixed activity course).
All watersports equipment is included in course price (see general information below for details).

Course Information

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Start Sailing (2-day) £110
A fun and safe introduction to the sport of dinghy sailing. This course is for any beginner who wants to gain an RYA stage 1 certificate.
Improve Sailing (2-day) £110
This course if for anyone who has completed a Start Sailing course and wishes to work towards RYA stage 2 or stage 3 certificates.

Start Windsurfing (1-day) £55
An exciting (and very wet) introduction to one of the most exhilarating sports around. This course works towards the RYA stage 1 certificate.
Improve Windsurfing (1-day) £55
For those who have already completed a start windsurfing course / achieved stage 1. This course is designed to improve windsurfing skills and techniques, working towards stage 2/3 awards.

Mixed Activity (1-day £55) / (2-day £105) / (5-day £200)
Ideal for beginners and also suitable for those who have some sailing or windsurfing experience. Activities include windsurfing, sailing, raft-building, canoeing/kayaking, stand-up-paddleboarding and other water games.
Emphasis on fun and confidence building - no certificates issued.
1-day course is suitable for ages 7-9 years.

New for 2010!
1-day Canoe/Kayak - Learn to paddle different types of craft and gain the BCU Paddlepower Start certificate.
1-day Junior Powerboat - A practical and exciting introduction to powerboat driving. Follows the RYA level 1 syllabus. (Age 12-16)
5-day Sailing Week - A combined stage 1 and 2 course. The best way to build and develop sailing skills in a range of boats and conditions.

Summer Term Evening Sailing (Thursdays 5-7pm) £110
For those who have completed RYA stage 2, this series of 6 weekly sessions works towards stage 3/4 certificates. With lots of games, fun races and great instruction.
This course promises to be very popular so please book your place early!

Easter Holidays
29 March - 1 April
2 Day Mixed Activity 29 - 30 March Mon/Tue £105
2 Day Start Sailing 29 - 30 March Mon/Tue £110
2 Day Improve Sailing 31 March -1 April Wed/Thu £110
1 Day Powerboat 31 March Wed £110

6 - 9 April

2 Day Mixed Activity	6 - 7 April	Tue/Wed	£105
2 Day Start Sailing	6 - 7 April	Tue/Wed	£110
2 Day Improve Sailing	8 - 9 April	Thu/Fri	£110

Summer Half Term
1 - 4 June

2 Day Mixed Activity	1 - 2 June	Tue/Wed	£105
2 Day Start Sailing	1 - 2 June	Tue/Wed	£110
1 Day Mixed (7-9yrs)	2 June	Wed	£55
1 Day Canoe/Kayak	2 June	Wed	£55
2 Day Mixed Activity	3 - 4 June	Thu/Fri	£105
2 Day Improve Sailing	3 - 4 June	Thu/Fri	£110

Summer Term Evening Sailing *New for 2010*
Thursday Evenings 5 - 7pm

Improve Sailing

10,17,24 June, 1,8,15 July

6 x 2hr Sessions

£110

Summer Holidays
12 - 16 July

5 Day Mixed Activity	12 - 16 July	Mon - Fri	£200
2 Day Start Sailing	13 - 14 July	Tue/Wed	£110
2 Day Improve Sailing	15 - 16 July	Thu/Fri	£110
2 Day Mixed Activity	15 - 16 July	Thu/Fri	£105
1 Day Powerboat (12-16yrs)	16 July	Fri	£110

19 - 23 July

5 Day Mixed	19 - 23 July	Mon-Fri	£200
2 Day Mixed	19 - 20 July	Mon/Tue	£105
2 Day Start Sailing	19 - 20 July	Mon/Tue	£110
1 Day Mixed (7-9yrs)	21 July	Wed	£55
1 Day Windsurf	21 July	Wed	£55
1 Day Canoe/Kayak	21 July	Wed	£55
2 Day Improve Sailing	22 - 23 July	Thu/Fri	£110
2 Day Mixed	22 - 23 July	Thu/Fri	£105

26 - 30 July

5 Day Mixed	26 - 30 July	Mon-Fri	£200
2 Day Mixed	26 - 27 July	Mon/Tue	£105
2 Day Start Sailing	26 - 27 July	Mon/Tue	£110
1 Day Mixed (7-9yrs)	28 July	Wed	£55
1 Day Windsurf	28 July	Wed	£55
1 Day Canoe/Kayak	28 July	Wed	£55
2 Day Improve Sailing	29 - 30 July	Thu/Fri	£110
2 Day Mixed	29 - 30 July	Thu/Fri	£105

2 - 6 August

1 Day Mixed(7-9yrs)	4 August	Wed	£55
1 Day Windsurf	4 August	Wed	£55
1 Day Powerboat (12-16yrs)	4 August	Wed	£110
1 Day Improve Sailing (level 3/4) only	4 August	Wed	£60

9 - 13 August

5 Day Mixed	9 - 13 August	Mon-Fri	£200
5 Day Sailing Week	9 - 13 August	Mon-Fri	£225
1 Day Sailing Taster	10 August	Tue	£60
1 Day Windsurfing	10 August	Tue	£55
1 Day Mixed (7-9yrs)	11 August	Wed	£55
1 Day Canoe/Kayak	11 August	Wed	£55
2 Day Mixed Activity	12 - 13 August	Thu/Fri	£105
2 Day Improve Sailing	12 - 13 August	Thu/Fri	£110

16 - 20 August

5 Day Mixed Activity	16 - 20 August	Mon-Fri	£200
2 Day Mixed Activity	16 - 17 August	Mon/Tue	£105
2 Day Start Sailing	16 - 17 August	Mon/Tue	£110
1 Day Mixed (7-9yrs)	18 August	Wed	£55
1 Day Windsurf	18 August	Wed	£55
1 Day Canoe/Kayak	18 August	Wed	£55
2 Day Improve Sailing	19 - 20 August	Thu/Fri	£110
2 Day Mixed	19 - 20 August	Thu/Fri	£105
1 Day Improve Windsurfing	20 August	Fri	£55

23 - 27 August

5 Day Mixed Activity	23 - 27 August	Mon - Fri	£200
2 Day Mixed	23 - 24 August	Mon - Tue	£105
2 Day Start Sailing	23 - 24 August	Mon -Tue	£110
1 Day Mixed (7-9yrs)	25 August	Wed	£55
1 Day Windsurfing	25 August	Wed	£55
1 Day Canoe/Kayak	25 August	Wed	£55
2 Day Mixed Activity	26 - 27 August	Thu/Fri	£105
2 Day Improve Sailing	26 - 27 August	Thu/Fri	£110
1 Day Improve Windsurfing	27 August	Fri	£55

30 August - 3 September

2 Day Mixed Activity	31 Aug - 1 Sep	Tue/Wed	£105
2 Day Start Sailing	31 Aug - 1 Sep	Tue/Wed	£110
1 Day Mixed (7-9yrs)	31 August	Tue	£55
1 Day Windsurfing	1 September	Wed	£55
1 Day Canoe/Kayak	1 September	Wed	£55
2 Day Mixed Activity	2 - 3 September	Thu/Fri	£105
2 Day Improve Sailing	2 - 3 September	Thu/Fri	£110
1 Day Improve Windsurfing	3 September	Fri	£55

Call for details of our October half term activities (all October activities are weather permitting!)

General Information

All watersports courses include wetsuit and buoyancy aid. Please bring swimming costume/Trunks and towel.
Please bring a sun hat/sunscreen
Footwear is not provided. Please bring old trainers/sailing boots. Sandals/crocs are not suitable.
Please bring a cagoule/windproof to wear over the wetsuit in case of cold weather.

The watersports shop at Manley Mere stocks a full range of wet shoes, spray-tops and wetsuits, which can be purchased on the day of your course.

Drop off and collection arrangements

Drop off from 9.30 - before this time there will be no supervision
Please use the gate next to the barrier for free drop off (9.30-10.00). Gate reopens at 3.45pm for free collection. Please collect by 4pm as there is no supervision provided after this time. Please call us if you are running late.
If you wish to stay at Manley Mere, the £2 parking fee applies.
Please ensure that your child signs in and out in the shop on a daily basis (not just the first day of the course). We need to know when they have arrived and been collected.

Courses break for lunch between 12-1. Food, drinks and snacks can be purchased from the Chamelon restaurant. Alternatively, bring a packed lunch.

Booking terms and conditions

Please complete booking form and return with deposit to confirm place. Balance is payable on first day of course. For bookings made less than 4 weeks from start of course, balance is payable in full upon booking.
We reserve the right to postpone courses due to circumstances beyond our control (ie weather)
If a booking is cancelled without at least one month’s notice, the deposit will be forfeited.
The Start Sailing, Improve Sailing, Windsurfing, Junior Powerboat and BCU Paddlepower Start courses are based around the RYA Youth Sailing and BCU Schemes. Certificates will only be issued when the appropriate stage has been achieved, which may not be at the end of a course and may require practice in between sessions.
Insurance against personal injury, accident, damage or loss whilst undertaking a course is the responsibility of the client. The centre owners and operators will accept no liability for such injury, accident, damage or loss however caused.
From time to time authorised parties may photograph/video record activities. You agree that such images may be used for promotional/advertisement/publicity purposes and that the copyright rests with the authorised parties.
Participants must be confident in water (can swim 50 metres) and be physically fit.
You must notify us about any known medical issues which may affect participants. Please indicate these on the booking form. Information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
The participant must be willing to comply with all the safety regulations.
The course operators reserve the right to remove anyone from a specific activity, who is unwilling to observe the rules.

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Manley Mere Sail Sports & Adventure Trail, Manley Lane, Manley, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 0PE
Ph: 01928 740243 info@manleymere.co.uk