Youth
Wednesday Youth Night
5 - 7pm
Come along and have a go at Sailing or Kayaking.
Fun sessions no experience necessary.
- Running from April to September
- Cost: £5
Monday Race Squad Night
5 - 7pm
Sailors - get into
racing and learn skills taught by experienced race coaches, then have a go at
practising them!
Enjoy more personalised coaching to hone your skills to the best possible level.
- April - 28
- May - 5, 12, 19
- June - 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- July - 7, 14, 21
- Cost: £60 for all 12 Sessions
All participants are expected to have their RYA (Royal
Yachting Association) Level 1 in sailing.
Birthday Parties
Have a birthday with a difference try Sailing or Kayaking. Gentle introduction
to the sport with plenty of games. Groups of 12 - Just call to arrange times
and dates that suit you.
- 2 hour sessions
- Cost: £75 per group of 12
All children must be aged 8 years and older and must be water confident
to participate.
School Holidays
In the school holidays the centre holds courses and stay a day
sessions for children aged 8 - 16 years.
Stay a day
Have fun play games in either sailing or canoeing. The day will
be two sessions. Children can do the same sport all day or change at lunch-time.
Easter
-
7 - 11 April (Mon-Fri)
- 14 - 18 April (Mon-Fri)
Half Term
Summer Holidays
- 4 - 8 August (Mon-Fri)
- 11 - 15 August (Mon-Fri)
- 18 - 22 August (Mon-Fri)
- Times: 10.30am - 3pm
- Cost: £13 per day £60 for the week
Courses
New 2008 - Sailing Youth Stage 1
This is a beginner's course aimed at giving an exciting introduction
to the fun of sailing.
- YS1) April 5 and 6 Sat – Sun
- YS2) May 3 and 4 Sat – Sun
- YS3) June 14 and 15 Sat – Sun
- YS4) July 12 and 13 Sat – Sun
- YS5) August 2 and 3 Sat – Sun
- YS6) July 28 and 29 Mon – Tue
- YS7) August 25 and 26 Mon – Tue
- YS8) September 6 and 7 Sat – Sun
- YS9) October 4 and 5 Sat – Sun
- YS10) November 1 and 2 Sat – Sun
Sailing Youth Stage 2
For those that have completed stage 1. This course
will help Improve skills and confidence.
-
YS11) April 19 and 20 Sat – Sun
- YS12) June 21 and 22 Sat – Sun
- YS13) July 31 and 1 August Thurs – Fri
- YS14) August 16 and 17 Sat – Sun
- YS15) August 28 and 29 Thurs – Fri
- YS16) October 18 and 19 Sat – Sun
Sailing Youth Stage 3
For those that have completed stage 2. This course is
aimed at introducing more advanced sailing skills
.
- YS17) May 17 and 18 Sat – Sun
- YS18) July 19 and 20 Sat – Sun
- YS19) July 31 and 1 August Thurs – Fri
- YS20) August 28 and 29 Thurs – Fri
- YS21) September 20 and 21 Sat – Sun
Sailing Youth Stage 4
For those that have completed stage 2. This course is
aimed at teaching how to sail a double handed boat.
- YS22) July 31 and 1 August Thurs – Fri
- YS23) August 28 and 29 Thurs – Fri
- YS24) September 20 and 21 Sat – Sun
Kayaking Youth One Star
This is a beginner's course to give an exciting start to paddling
your own boat.
- YK1) July 28 and 29 Mon - Tue
- YK2) August 25 and 26 Mon - Tue
Kayaking Youth Two Star
Learn new techniques and paddle strokes as well as improve on
existing skills.
- YK3) July 31 and 1 August Thurs – Fri
- YK4) August 28 and 29 Thurs – Fri
Duke of Edinburgh
For those aged 14 and over Danson park Watersports and the
awards team offer training and expeditions throughout the summer
in Kayaking and Sailing. If you are interested in taking part or are already
part of the scheme call the centre to find out the latest programme.
Sailing Assistant instructor training
We offer training for anyone wanting to become an instructor in Sailing. The
training is done over the year and will involve working with instructors including
a two day course. You will need to be stage 3/4 minimum and interested in teaching
others. Contact the centre for more details.
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