Watersports

8066 Discover Scuba – see adults course 8029
Age 8 upwards

All the following watersports courses take place at the Watersports Centre at Rutland Water using qualified Anglian Water tutors/coaches.

7–15 year olds
Multi-Watersports Week
8067 Mon 26 – Fri 30 May £165
8068 Mon 14 – Fri 18 July £165
8069 Mon 28 July – Fri 1 Aug £165
8070 Mon 11 – Fri 15 Aug £165

This course is offered in Spring and throughout Summer but competition for places is still expected to be great so book early to avoid disappointment. It offers a package of waterbased fun, together with some serious instruction in a number of different watersports. Participants will be coached in sailing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing and raft building. You will meet lots of other young people so, when it comes to team races and games, you’ll already know what you’re up against! Water safety is a key theme. This is the ultimate course to give young people who enjoy water and being active the chance to try, with expert tuition, all the most popular water-sports. 10.00am – 4.00pm

Please Select Multi-Watersports Week 8067 Multi-Watersports Week 8068 Multi-Watersports Week 8069 Multi-Watersports Week 8070

Childrens Splash Day (various dates) Age 7 – 15 years. 10.00 – 4.00pm
8071 Wed 26 Mar £30
8072 Mon 31 Mar £30
8073 Mon 7 Apr £30
8074 Wed 28 May £30
8075 Wed 16 Jul £30
8076 Wed 23 Jul £30

This one-day introduction to canoeing, kayaking and raft-building is aimed at those who have never done any watersports to give them a taster of watersports fun.

Please Select Childrens Splash Day 8071 Childrens Splash Day 8072 Childrens Splash Day 8073 Childrens Splash Day 8074 Childrens Splash Day 8075 Childrens Splash Day 8076

Junior Fun Session (various dates) Age 5 – 7 years
8077 Wed 30 Jul £9
8078 Wed 6 Aug £9
8079 Wed 13 Aug £9
8080 Wed 20 Aug £9

Launched in 2007 to introduce water confident youngsters to the fun of watersports. These sessions will be determined by what the youngsters want to try but will include use of canoes, kayak and raft-building as well as getting the feel for wearing wet-suits (provided).

Please Select Junior Fun Session 8077 Junior Fun Session 8078 Junior Fun Session 8079 Junior Fun Session 8080

Sailing - Stage 1 (7 – 15 year olds)

All sailing courses 10.00 – 16.00

8081 Mon 24 –Tues 25 Mar £100
8082 Mon 31 Mar –Tues 1 Apr £100
8083 Mon 7 –Tues 8 Apr £100
8084 Mon 26 –Tues 27 May £100
8085 Mon 14 –Tues 15 Jul £100
8086 Mon 21 –Tues 22 Jul £100
8087 Mon 28 –Tues 29 Jul £100
8088 Mon 4 –Tues 5 Aug £100
8089 Mon 11 –Tues 12 Aug £100

A short introduction for children to learn the essentials of sailing including basic water safety in a two day concentrated course. No previous experience necessary.

Please Select 8081 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds 8082 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds 8083 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds 8084 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds 8085 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds 8086 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds 8087 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds 8088 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds 8089 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds

Sailing 3 day course – stage 2

8090 Wed 26 – Fri 28 Mar £175
8091 Wed 2 – Fri 4 Apr £175
8092 Wed 9 – Fri 11 Apr £175
8093 Wed 28 – Fri 30 May £175
8094 Wed 16 – Fri 18 Jul £175
8095 Wed 23 – Fri 25 Jul £175
8096 Wed 30 Jul – Fri 1 Aug £175
8097 Wed 6 – Fri 8 Aug £175
8098 Wed 13 – Fri 15 Aug £175

This three-day course is a basic but comprehensive introduction to sailing similar to the adult course but tailored to meet the specific demands of young people.

Please Select 8090 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds 8091 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds 8092 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds 8093 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds 8094 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds 8095 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds 8096 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds 8097 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds 8098 Sailing 7 – 15 year olds

Sailing 5 day – stage 2.5

8099 Mon 4 – Fri 8 Aug £165 Age 7 – 15

This five day course will bridge the considerable gap between Stages 2 and 3. You will practice skills learned on Stage 2 and get an insight into Stage 3 techniques. 10.00am – 4.00pm

Sailing 5 day – stage 3

8100 Mon 18 – Fri 22 Aug £190 Age 8- 15

For students with a lot of sailing experience behind them, this five day course gives juniors the chance to improve techniques including sailing single-handed and sailing backwards. This is the minimum qualification for a junior to hire a boat on their own. 10.00am – 4.00pm

Sailing 2 day stage 4

8101 Thurs 27 – Fri 28 Mar £120
8102 Mon 4 –Tues 5 Aug £120

For students with a lot of sailing experience, this two-day course progresses juniors in boat handling and competency. 10.00am – 4.00pm

Please Select 8101 - £120.00 8102 - £120.00

 

Start Canoeing/Kayaking (1 day) Age 7 - 15

8103 Fri 1 Aug £40
8104 Fri 8 Aug £40
8105 Fri 15 Aug £40
8106 Fri 22 Aug £40

This one day course introduces you to both canoeing and kayaking. You will experience how to paddle and turn and learn about safety. 10.00am – 4.00pm

Please Select 8103 Start Canoeing/Kayaking 8104 Start Canoeing/Kayaking 8105 Start Canoeing/Kayaking 8106 Start Canoeing/Kayaking

Windsurfing Level 1 (2 days)

8107 Wed 30 - Thurs 31 Jul £100
8108 Wed 13 - Thurs 14 Aug £100

Geared towards active young people with a love of water. The course is the same as an adult level 1 course with additional extra fun sessions including water games. This is the minimum certificate required to hire a craft if a parent or responsible adult is on shore. 10.00am – 4.00pm

Please Select 8107 - £100.00 8108 - £100.00

Powerboating

Level 1 (8 – 12 year olds)
8109 Fri 1 Aug £80
8110 Fri 15 Aug £80

Introduced in 2007, the junior powerboat course introduces the basic concept/skills needed to drive a powerboat safely/ competently under supervision. 10.00am – 4.00pm

Please Select Powerboating 8109 Powerboating 8110

Powerboating

Level 2 (12 – 16 year olds)
8111 Mon 18 - Tues 19 Aug £130

This course leads to the 'National Powerboat Certificate' . Those gaining their Level 2 can then apply to the RYA for their ICC ('International Certificate of Competence'). The course suits all levels. 10.00am – 4.00pm