Manley Mere Sail Sports, The Adventure Trail and The Chameleon Bar & Restaurant

School Holiday Water Sports

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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

Click here to download 2010 programme in word format

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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.

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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.

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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 Sailing29 - 30 MarchMon/Tue£110
2 Day Improve Sailing31 March -1 AprilWed/Thu           £110        
1 Day Powerboat31 MarchWed£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 AprilThu/Fri£110

Summer Half Term
1 - 4 June
2 Day Mixed Activity          1 - 2 June           Tue/Wed             £105         
2 Day Start Sailing1 - 2 JuneTue/Wed£110 
1 Day Mixed (7-9yrs)2 JuneWed£55
1 Day Canoe/Kayak2 JuneWed£55
 2 Day Mixed Activity3 - 4 JuneThu/Fri£105
 2 Day Improve Sailing3 - 4 JuneThu/Fri£110


Summer Term Evening Sailing *New for 2010*
Thursday Evenings 5 - 7pm
Improve Sailing                   10,17,24 June, 1,8,15 July6 x 2hr Sessions£110

Summer Holidays
12 - 16 July
5 Day Mixed Activity   12 - 16 July          Mon - Fri£200 
2 Day Start Sailing13 - 14 July       Tue/Wed            £110      
2 Day Improve Sailing15 - 16 July Thu/Fri £110 
2 Day Mixed Activity15 - 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 Windsurf21 JulyWed £55
1 Day Canoe/Kayak 21 July Wed £55 
2 Day Improve Sailing 22 - 23 July Thu/Fri£110 
2 Day Mixed                       22 - 23 JulyThu/Fri £105

26 - 30 July
5 Day Mixed          26 - 30 July          Mon-Fri              £200       
2 Day Mixed 26 - 27 JulyMon/Tue £105 
2 Day Start Sailing 26 - 27 JulyMon/Tue £110
1 Day Mixed (7-9yrs)28 JulyWed £55 
1 Day Windsurf28 JulyWed £55
1 Day Canoe/Kayak       28 July Wed£55 
2 Day Improve Sailing 29 - 30 JulyThu/Fri£110
2 Day Mixed                        29 - 30 JulyThu/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 AugustWed£110
1 Day Improve Sailing
(level 3/4) only                   
4 AugustWed£60

9 - 13 August
5 Day Mixed 9 - 13 August        Mon-Fri             £200      
5 Day Sailing Week9 - 13  August Mon-Fri£225
1 Day Sailing Taster10 AugustTue £60
1 Day Windsurfing10 AugustTue £55 
1 Day Mixed (7-9yrs)11 AugustWed £55
1 Day Canoe/Kayak 11 August Wed£55
2 Day Mixed Activity12 - 13 AugustThu/Fri £105
2 Day Improve Sailing           12 - 13 August    Thu/Fri £110 

16 - 20 August
5 Day Mixed Activity16 - 20 August      Mon-Fri             £200       
2 Day Mixed Activity16 - 17 August Mon/Tue £105 
2 Day Start Sailing 16 - 17 AugustMon/Tue £110 
1 Day Mixed (7-9yrs)18 AugustWed £55
1 Day Windsurf18 AugustWed £55
1 Day Canoe/Kayak 18 August Wed £55 
2 Day Improve Sailing 19 - 20 August Thu/Fri£110 
2 Day Mixed19 - 20 AugustThu/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 Mixed23 - 24 AugustMon - Tue £105 
2 Day Start Sailing23 - 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 Sailing31 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 SeptemberThu/Fri £105 
2 Day Improve Sailing 2 - 3 September Thu/Fri £110 
1 Day Improve Windsurfing 3 September Fri 

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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