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Multi-Activity Adventure Option 1	£ 1440
Kayaking, Canoeing, Team tasks & Orienteering, Caving, Rock climbing, Abseiling & Hawk 20 expedition sailing.  Includes supporting educational handbook and transport off site.

 

 CHILDRENS COURSES INC MULTI ACTIVITY WEEK AND DAY

 

Young Sailors Scheme Stage 1 & 2 £175

For beginners and those who have sailed before. 
This course provides a safe, fun introduction and improvement to the sport. 
How far you get depends on how far you push yourself.

Young Sailors Scheme Stage 3 & 4 £175

By stage three you should be able to take control of a single hander with confidence in light winds;
and for those who hold a minimum of stage 3
and wish to improve their skills further, we offer RYA stage 4.

Young Sailors improvers session £150

This non-certificated course is for those with Stage 2 and above only. 
It is designed to give you the time to improve your confidence
and sailing technique without the pressure of a certificated course.

BCU 1 Star £55 + £3

For newcomers or people with limited experience,
the 1 star covers skills of forward and reverse paddling,
turning and basic safety at sea techniques.

BCU 2 Star £110 + £6

Four day course to follow the 1 star which covers journeying,
advanced stroke work and rescues.  Regular practice is essential.

RYA Junior Windsurf level 1 £79

This level 1 course covers USE OF equipment, across the wind,
upwind and downwind sailing and safe practice. 
Students should be 14 or under.

Multi-Activity Water sports week £140

A combination of several water sports. 
The weather will dictate which activities are available.

 

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Multi-Activity Days
generally £30 and available during school breaks

Land based Adventure Day £30

A day of fun and challenge exploring Dartmoor. 
Learning to find your way around, crossing rivers, build a shelter in the woods,
scramble over rocks and abseil.

Kayaking/Canoeing Day £30

Try raft running or kayak polo. 
A safe introduction or an opportunity to practice paddling skills in a
mixture of kayak & open canoes.

Gorge Walking £30

A great adventure, climbing up waterfalls,
sliding down rapids and chutes in the river Plym on Dartmoor.

Caving Day £30

Explore Devon underground in the limestone caves at Buckfastleigh. 
Everything is provided except Wellington Boots.

Improvers Caving Day £30

A more challenging day designed for the experienced caver,
travelling through smaller passages,
undertaking more athletic climbs and invariably getting wet.

Climbing & Abseiling Beginners £30

An introduction to climbing and abseiling at our local limestone crag. 
No experience is needed.

Climbing & Abseiling Improvers £30 +£2 (shoe hire)

A day of adventure and challenge at our brilliant new climbing wall. 
Climb, abseil and Via Ferrata. 
Climbing shoes available to hire at an extra £2 a day.

Coasteering £30

Challenge your climbing skills traversing the sea cliffs,
challenge yourself  jumping and swimming the gaps. 
A safety boat is in attendance and buoyancy aids are worn. 
Water confidence is essential.

Hawk 20 Sailing Day £30

An introduction to expedition sailing,
working together with an instructor and 6 students in each boat. 
The day consists of a sail around Plymouth Sound and lunch at a local beauty spot.

Single Handed Sailing £30

A one day taster session. 
This day is for beginners who would like to see if they enjoy the sport.

Moorland Navigation and Survival Skills £30

A day of fun and adventure on Dartmoor,
learning how to find your way around and gain important survival skills.

Windsurf Adventure Day £30

It’s wet, it’s wild, it’s windsurfing. 
An opportunity to find out whether this popular sport is for you.

James Bond Adventure Day £40

Step into the shoes of 007 as you learn to powerboat, coasteer and abseil.

Please check dates with the Centre or e-mail Activity Reception

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INSTRUCTOR COURSES

 

RYA Dinghy Instructor £250

Six day intensive training and assessment course covering *The RYA scheme, *role of the instructor, *the RYA method, *communication skills, *land drills, *instructing single handers, *a written exam, *coaching skills, *assessment skills and *group management skills.  Pre-course requirements: minimum age of 16 years, first aid certificate, RYA Powerboat level 2, RYA membership and pre-entry sailing test.

24 , 25, 26 Feb + 10 , 11, 12 March 2006

 

RYA Dinghy Senior Instructor £225

Topics covered are supervising instructors under your control, teaching afloat, customer liaison, RYA centre guidelines, fleet management, running shore based sessions.  Assessment will be continuous and will be assessed on your ability to plan and organise sessions, construct course programs, manage instructors and debrief groups.   Courses requirements are: Qualified instructor for 2 years and a minimum of 200 logged teaching hours, RYA Safety boat, first aid certificate, RYA membership, and a  signed recommendation from the principle from the Centre at which you teach.

20 , 21, 22 Jan 4, 5 Feb 2006 or  3, 4, 5 + 22, 23 April

 

RYA Advanced Instructor £130

Advanced instructor includes teaching how to sail performance dinghies, which requires subtle changes in the attitude of the instructor, incorporating many skills.  The advanced instructor must have the background knowledge, technical ability and skills to demonstrate any of the sailing with spinnakers and performance sailing courses.   Students must be qualified instructors with at least 100 hours of teaching experience.

24 (eve), 25 + 26 March 2006

 

RYA Multi Hull Instructor Endorsement £130

Pre-entry assessment for multihull sailing and then conversion training of teaching techniques from dinghy to multihulls.   
Students must be able to sail a multihull to RYA pre assessment level, be an RYA Dinghy instructor,
hold a valid first aid certificate, be a RYA member and be RYA powerboat level 2 certified.

9, 10 Dec 2005

RYA Keelboat Instructor £130

As multihull endorsement

3, 4 Dec 2005

 

 RYA Powerboat Instructor £200

An intensive six day course, covering teaching of RYA level 1 and 2, and safety boat.  The course involves practical demonstrations, teaching techniques, group management, theory and assessment skills.  Students must beat least 16 years old and hold first aid certificate, RYA Powerboat level 2, RYA Safety Boat and RYA membership.

3 (eve), 4, 5, 10 (eve),11 + 12 March 2006

 

RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor £130

Covers teaching high speed navigation, night navigation, boat handling and all the content for intermediate and advanced certificates.  Students must be at least18 years old and hold RYA Powerboat instructor, RYA Powerboat  Advanced Certificate and have a minimum of 100 hours logged teaching.

25 (eve), 26, 27 November 2005

BCU Level 2 Coach Training £80

Intensive weekend for the first step in coaching.  This course is intended for instructors introducing beginners to inland or sheltered coastal waters.  Students must hold BCU 3 star, Canoe Safety Test, BCU membership and must be 18 years. 

All students must also obtain a stamped C1 before booking on the course.

TBA

 BCU Level 2 Coach Assessment £45

One day practical assessment which examines paddling skills to 3 star standard,
effective instruction, safe approach and good knowledge of the sport.

TBA

 NVQ Level 1/2

Sport Recreation—all you need to become an assistant instructor.

Two days a week from 6th October 2005

 

Walking Group Leader Award

Please contact the centre for details  of this course

TBA

 

Single Pitch Award

Please contact the centre for details of this course

TBA

 

Mountain Leader Award

Please contact the centre for details of this course

TBA

 

RYA Marine Short Range Certificate

Please contact the centre for details of this course

TBA

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Group Activities

 

Kayaking

A safe introduction to a very popular sport tailored to the groups needs. 
Try raft running, kayak polo or a short journey along the Mount Batten Peninsula.

 Canoeing

We Challenge you to work as a team to paddle these big canoes,
playing games and journeying locally.

 Windsurfing

It’s wet, it’s wild it’s windsurfing! Learn the basics in our safe, local bay.

 Gorge Walking*

A great adventure climbing up waterfalls and sliding down rapids and chutes in the River Plym on Dartmoor. 
Wetsuits, buoyancy aids & protective equipment provided.

Coasteering

Challenge your climbing skills traversing the sea cliffs, challenge yourself jumping and swimming the gaps. 
A safety boat is in attendance and buoyancy aids are worn. Water confidence is essential.

Caving*

Explore Devon underground in the limestone caves at Buckfastleigh. 
Everything is provided except Wellington boots. Suitable for all weather

Climbing and Abseiling*

A day of adventure and challenge on one of  Dartmoor’s famous crags
or on the new Mount Batten Climbing Wall.

 Single Handed Sailing

An introduction to single handed sailing, geared primarily at the novice using Pico’s or Topper’s. 
This is a wet activity so wetsuits can be provided.

 Double Handed Sailing

Experience the thrills of sailing as part of a fleet of dinghies. 
A 1:3 instructor to student ratio enables a high degree of learning to take place.

Hawk Sailing

An introduction to expeditioning under sail in our new
(“Big Fund” - National Lottery) Hawk 20 sailing boats.

 Journeys to Mount Edgecumbe,
Kingsand and Cawsand or Saltash possible in a days sail.

Beach Studies

An introduction to marine ecology,
exploring the rock pools of Batten Bay.

Orienteering*

A basic introduction to the sport. 
It can be delivered at our site or on yours.

Team Building

Develop your team working skills through a combination of tasks and activities. 
See your team grow and discover themselves.

 Team Challenge

An introduction to working well together in small teams.

Multi-Activity Adventure Education Option 1**

Kayaking, Canoeing, Team tasks & Orienteering, Caving, Rock climbing,
Abseiling & Hawk 20 expedition sailing.
 Includes supporting educational handbook and transport off site

Multi-Activity Adventure Education Option 2**

Stronger emphasis on Kayaking plus Canoeing, Team tasks & Orienteering, Rock climbing,
Abseiling & Hawk 20 expedition sailing.
 Includes supporting educational handbook

Multi-Activity Adventure Education Option  3**

Stronger emphasis on Team Building plus Kayaking,
Canoeing, Orienteering, Beach/Marine or Environmental Studies,
Hawk 20 Expedition Sailing, Rock climbing & Abseiling

 Multi-Water based Option 1**

Kayaking, Canoeing, Hawk 20  and Single-handed sailing, Coasteering or windsurfing
Multi-Water based Option 2**
Kayaking leading to BCU 1 Star plus Canoeing, Hawk 20 and single-handed sailing

 *Costs exclude transport to off-site locations

** 5 Day Outdoor & Adventurous Activity Weeks (groups of 10-12 students)

 

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Clothing List

 

Avoid cottons if you are likely to get wet.  Wear man made fibres instead build up thin layers of clothing.  Do not wear one single thick layer. The wrists, ankles and neck are all sensitive to the cold.Use thermal gear if you have it, but don’t buy it especially for the course. If you are participating in water activities, if you have a wetsuit and it fits, please bring it.  You will need other clothes as well.

All activities are physical – clothing should not be tight If participating in watersports or scrambling, your footwear will get wet.  Old trainers with good grip are the best idea.  Make sure you have a dry pair of shoes to go home in. Bring spare clothing – this will allow you to make changes according to the weather.

However sunny you think it is, shorts and T-shirts alone are not suitable for any activity. Never under estimate the effects of poor clothing!  Not having enough warm clothes under our waterproofs will spoil your day

JEANS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR ANY ACTIVITY!

 

Food and Drink

For every activity you will need to bring a packed lunch and drink.  You will need more food than usual.  Bring plenty of sandwiches – bananas and chocolate are great for extra energy. You will get very thirsty.  A big bottle of squash or water is best – cans or cartons do not contain enough liquid and fizzy drinks do not quench the thirst.  A flask of hot drink is also a great idea. Eat more breakfast than usual.  If not, you will be hungry all morning.

 

 

 

 

 

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 What to bring when:

Climbing Loose trousers i.e. Tracksuit bottoms Waterproofs Trainers or Walking boots,
Do not wear jeans Comfortable lightweight top Fleece layer

Cotton clothing should be avoided

Remember this is a muddy activity!

 

Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking & Canoeing    
Wetsuit boots or trainers that you don’t mind getting wet and socks                           

Powerboating Activities
As for sailing etc, but Wellington boots preferred over wetsuit boots or trainers

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Sun tan cream and sun hat or cap if weather warrants

Tracksuit bottoms or other long trousers (not jeans)

Fleece top (not wool, as it will hold the water) and warm hat

Windproof top and trousers

Wetsuit if you have one.  If using one of our wetsuits, please bring a pair of shorts

Remember it can be cooler on the water than on the land – extra clothes are the order of the day

Clothes protect from sunburn as well as the cold.

 

Coasteering & Gorge Walking – Additional Clothes

Coasteering - Trainers and socks or wetsuit boots with a tough sole with good grip. 
Tracksuit bottoms and fleece jumper (to be worn over the wetsuit)

Gorge Walking – A pair of boots with ankle support and grippy soles, or wellingtons.
We provide wetsuits for both activities: please bring a pair of shorts to wear over the wetsuit.

 

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ADULT COURSES

 

RYA Dinghy level 1 £136

Introductory two day course.  Skills include rigging, upwind and downwind sailing,
tides, weather, safe practice, sailing a triangular course and rules of the road.