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How to book:

Courses require a minimum number of candidates to be able to go ahead. If you have a group who would like to complete the course together, courses can be arranged by request during normal centre opening hours.

All prices include course material and appropriate personal protective equipment.

To book onto any of our courses please email: Martin.Ware@gll.org

*Please note prices are subject to change*

 Payment is taken over the phone when booking the course

RYA Dinghy Sailing Level 1 - Start Sailing

An introduction to the sport, covering the minimum knowledge required to get afloat under supervision. This Course provides a short introduction to sailing for novices. By the end of the course you will have the basic understanding of Dhingy-handling techniques and background knowledge. It is recommended that all participants consolidate this short introduction with the Basic Skills and Better Sailing Courses.

The duration of the course is 16 hours which is spread over a series of sessions or two full days. 

Price: £173 per person

 

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RYA Dinghy Sailing Level 2 - Basic Skills

Developing the techniques to sail independently.

On completion of this course, you will have a basic knowledge of sailing and be capable of sailing without an instructor on board in light winds. It will be assumed that every student starting this course has already mastered the practical skills and absored the background knowledge required for Start Sailing. Both courses can be combined. Dinghy or multihull capsize recovery will be conducted in a controlled manner, one boat at a time, with a suitable rescue boat in attendance.

The duration of this course is 16 hours which will be spread over a series of sessions or over two full days.

Price: £173 per person.

 

 

 

RYA Windsurfing Courses

The centre offers the following windsurfing courses: Start Windsurfing, Intermediate Windsurfing (non-plaining), Windsurfing Start Racing and youth scheme.

Price: £173 per person

 

RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling

This two-day entry level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).

It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed and collision regulations.

Next available dates for 2023:

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November

25th/26th 2

Price: £191.60 per person

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RYA Safety Boat

This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities.

It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying.

Price: £191.60 per person

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British Canoeing - Start Paddling (Taster Session)

Experience your first session on the water; learning useful skills for an enjoyable paddling experience. It aims to provide you with the basic knowledge to enable you to safely get in and out of your boat, make it move and return to your start point. This is your first step into the world of paddling, ensuring you feel safe, confident and ready to progress to the Discover Award.

Price: £90 per person

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British Canoeing Paddle Discover Award (2 Days)

The Discover Award allows you to develop your decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the water, taking you on the next steps towards becoming a proficient and independent paddler. Learn how to choose and effectively use equipment, whilst developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling; giving you the confidence to progress to making your own choices with the Explore Award.

Price: £173 per person

British Canoeing Paddle Explore Award (2 Days)

The Explore Award gives you ownership; allowing you to choose where you move next in the world of paddlesport. Working with a coach you will be able to develop a programme that suits what you need. Learning to make confident choices with this individualised approach. Recognising your ability to independently paddle your chosen craft in a sheltered water environment.

Price: £173 per person

RYA First Aid

Our one-day course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages.

This course is MCA approved and satisfies the requirements for Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster and Advanced Powerboat certificates of competence and some commercial work afloat.

Price: on request

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