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Our popular junior activity courses are back
for 2012. Some courses work towards RYA/BCU 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).
Click here to download booking form...
Start Sailing (2-day) £125
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) £125
This course if for anyone who has completed a Start Sailing course and wishes to work towards RYA stage 2
or stage 3 certificates.
One Day Sailing Taster £65
A relaxed introduction to the sport
- great for confidence building on the water!
5 Day Sailing Week £250
A combined stage
1 and 2 course. Build and develop sailing skills in a range of boats and conditions.
Start Windsurfing (1-day) £65
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) £65
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 £60) / (2-day £115)
/ (3-day £155)/(5-day £225)
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.
1-day Canoe/Kayak £60 - Learn to paddle
different types of craft and gain the BCU Paddlepower Start certificate.
Summer
and Autumn Term Time Evening Sailing (Thursdays 5-7:30pm) £135
For those who have
completed RYA stage 2, these series of 4 weekly sessions work towards stage 3/4 certificates. With lots of
games, fun races and great instruction.
These courses will be very popular so please book early
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1 Day Improve Windsurfing |
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2 Day Mixed acivity
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Tue/Wed 10-11 Apr
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£115
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2 Day Start Sailing
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Tue/Wed 10-11 Apr
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£125
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1 Day Mixed(7-9yrs)
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Wed 11th Apr
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£60
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1 Day Canoe/Kayak
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Thu 12th Apr
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£60
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2 Day Mixed Activity
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Thu/Fri 12-13 Apr
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£115
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2 Day Improve Sailing
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Thu/Fri 12-13 Apr
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£125
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2 Day Improve Sailing
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Thu/Fri 7-8 Jun
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1 Day Windsurfing
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Fri 8th Jun
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£65
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SUMMER TERM EVENING SAILING (THURSDAY EVENINGS 5-7PM)
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14,21,28 Jun, 5, 12 Jul (5x2 hr Sessions) |
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Mon - Fri 23rd - 27th July |
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1 Day Canoe/Kayak
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Wed 25th July
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£60
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2 Day Mixed Activity
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£115
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2 Day Improve Sailing
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Thu/Fri 25th - 26th July
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£125
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Mon-Fri 30th July-3rd Aug |
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1 Day Canoe/Kayak
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£60
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2 Day Mixed Activity
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Thu/Fri 2nd-3rd Aug
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£115
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Thu/Fri 2nd-3rd Aug
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£125
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1 Day Canoe/Kayak
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Wed 8th Aug
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£60
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Thu/Fri 9th-10th Aug
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£115
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2 Day Improve Sailing
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Thu/Fri 9th-10th Aug
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£125
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1 Day Mixed Activity (7-9yrs) |
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Wed 15th Aug
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£60
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2 Day Mixed Activity
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Thu/Fri 16th-17th Aug
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£115
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Thu/Fri 16th-17th Aug
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£125
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1 Day Canoe/Kayak
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Wed 22nd Aug
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£60
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2 Day Mixed Activity
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Thu/Fri 23rd-24th Aug
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£115
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2 Day Improve Sailing
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Thu/Fri 23rd-24th Aug
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£125
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1 Day Improve Windsurfing
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Fri 24th Aug
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£65
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2 Day Mixed Activity
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Thu/Fri 30th-31st Aug
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£115
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2 Day Improve Sailing
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Thu/Fri 30th-31st Aug
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£125
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1 Day Improve Windsurfing |
Fri 31st Aug
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£65
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Autumn Term Evening Sailing
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6,13,20,27 Sep (4 x 2 1/2 Hour Sessions) |
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1 Day Improve Windsurfing |
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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.
Click here to download booking form...
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