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Adventure Club

Adventure Club – Sundays are lake days!

Give your child the chance to discover the outdoors in a fun, active, and supportive environment. Our Adventure Club runs every Sunday and is designed for children aged 8–16 years (Key Stage 2 and above) who love being outdoors, learning new skills, and making friends.  There are 2 sessions per week - 10am - 1pm is for Primary children in KS2.  1.30pm - 4.30pm is for Secondary age children.

Each week, our experienced instructors lead exciting sessions on and around Lake Windermere, introducing children to a wide range of adventurous activities. From kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and sailing to team challenges, games, and outdoor skills, no two Sundays are ever the same.

Age group: 8–16 years

When: Every Sunday

Where: Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre

Cost: £20 per week (Paid in termly blocks)

Led by qualified instructors – ensuring safety, fun, and skill development

All equipment provided

Adventure Club is more than just time on the water – it’s about building confidence, resilience, teamwork, and a lifelong love of the outdoors.

Whether your child is a complete beginner or already enjoys outdoor activities, they’ll be welcomed into a friendly, supportive group where they can develop skills at their own pace.

Monday Adult Sailing

Mondays is Adult Sailing day!  

Advanced/intermediate Sailing: 9.30am - 12.30pm

Beginner/Intermediate Sailing: 1.30pm - 4.30pm 

Sessions cost £40 per person per week

 

In more detail...

Each week we offer a morning and afternoon sesison for adults who would like to achieve an RYA qualification.  Every week, you will develop your skills, learn to rig differnt boats, head onto the lake for some sailing, or in the classroom for some theory sessions.  If you already have experience, these sessions will build on what you know, develop your skills and allow to to progress.  Sessions will only run during school term time.

Sessions run from 9.30am - 12.30pm for more advanced sailors working towards RYA Level 3 and 4 or higher. 

The afternoon session is 1.30pm - 4.30pm and is aimed at Beginners looking to gain their RYA Level 1 or 2. 

(However, if you need to attend the other session due to the timings, please come in and discuss this with us, as we may still be able to fit you in depending on the group)

Sessions cost £40 per person per week (paid either monthly or termly in advance.)

All sessions must be pre-booked in advance.  To book please call us on 01539447183 or email us to get your name down.  Places are limited.

 

RYA Sailing Courses

RYA Level 1 course

RYA Level 1 sailing course

This course is designed for those who wish to gain an RYA qualification, but who have little or no sailing experience.  We usually run these courses on 2 consecutive Saturdays, starting at 9.30am and finishing around 5.30pm.

Course Content: Includes rigging, wind awareness, ropework, sailing techniques, launching and recovery, and some sailing theory.  

Duration: Typically a 2-day course, requiring a minimum of 16 hours.  

Requirements: No prior experience is needed, and the minimum age is 13 years.  

Outcome: Participants will learn to sail on all points of sail under supervision, and have basic awareness of the boats they have used.

Cost: £180 per person

Dates: Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2025

 

 

RYA Level 2 Course

RYA Level 2 sailing course

This course is designed for those who wish to develop their skills to a point that they are confident sailing on their own.  We usually run these courses on 2 consecutive Saturdays, starting at 9.30am and finishing around 5.30pm.

Course Content: Rigging, launching and building confidence sailing in all directions. Capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge.  

Duration: Typically a 2-day course, requiring a minimum of 16 hours.  

Requirements: Sailing skills to the standard of Level 1 Start Sailing, designed for those over the age of 16yrs old.

Outcome: Participants will learn to sail on all points of sail under supervision, and have basic awareness of the boats they have used.

Cost: £180 per person

Dates: Saturday's 17th and 24th May 2025

Saturday's 21st and 28th June 2025

Saturday's 20th and 27th September 2025

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