Water Activities

Water Activities Kayaking Number of Parꢀcipants Age/Swimming Ability Raꢀo 180 max per day From 8 years / 10 metres 1:10 Self-Run Possibility Timescale BC L2 Coach 1½–3 hours A challenging acꢀvity where pupils learn basic paddling techniques, teamwork and communicaꢀon skills through a combinaꢀon of games and instrucꢀon both on and oꢁ the water. Canoeing Number of Parꢀcipants Age/Swimming Ability Raꢀo 40 max per day From 8 years / 10 metres 1:10 Self-Run Possibility Timescale BC L2 Coach 1½–3 hours These Open Canadian Canoes are much like the ones American Indians used to paddle. Each boat takes up to three paddlers and they are a great way to travel and see the lake and share the experience with friends. This acꢀvity can be used to gain BC awards and complete GCSE syllabuses (see page 8). Kata Kanu Number of Parꢀcipants Age/Swimming Ability Raꢀo 40 max per day From 8 years / 10 metres 1:10 Self-Run Possibility Timescale BC L2 Coach (1:5 raꢀo) 1–2 hours Kata Kanu’s are similar to two Canadian Canoes raﬅed together. Each Kata Kanu can hold a maximum of five parꢀcipants. These boats are extremely stable and are great fun. This is an excellent acꢀvity for special needs groups. tel 01895 824171 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.hoac.netemail [email protected]" target="_blank">website www.hoac.net</a><a href="/goto?url=http://www.hoac.netemail [email protected]" target="_blank"> </a><a href="/goto?url=http://www.hoac.netemail [email protected]" target="_blank">email [email protected] </a>11 Water Activities Please note: acꢀviꢀes on pages 12–13 cannot be self-run. Bell Boating Number of Parꢀcipants Age/Swimming Ability Raꢀo 40 max per day From 8 years / 10 metres 1:10 Timescale 1–2 hours* Bell boats are a fantasꢀc way to introduce groups to watersports and encourage team work. Each bell boat holds a maximum of 10. They are extremely stable and great for racing and having fun. Dragon Boating Number of Parꢀcipants Age/Swimming Ability Raꢀo Min 30, max 120 per day From 8 years / 10 metres 1:20 Timescale 1½–2 hours* Nothing beats the atmosphere of dragon boat racing with 15–20 in each boat. Learn paddling techniques and drumming skills to keep the rhythm going before racing each other to see who puts in the winning performance. *Can be combined with another acꢀvity for a more varied session. Raft Building Number of Parꢀcipants 280 max per day Age/Swimming Ability Raꢀo Timescale From 8 years / 10 metres 1:20 2–3 hours Raﬅ Building is an exciꢀng team-building acꢀvity. Build a raﬅ – test those knots and then race it on the lake! This acꢀvity uses ropes, wooden poles and plasꢀc barrels to test iniꢀaꢀve, develop leadership skills and encourage teamwork. tel 01895 824171 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.hoac.netemail [email protected]" target="_blank">website www.hoac.net</a><a href="/goto?url=http://www.hoac.netemail [email protected]" target="_blank"> </a><a href="/goto?url=http://www.hoac.netemail [email protected]" target="_blank">email [email protected] </a>12 Water Activities Sailing Number of Parꢀcipants 8–10 years: 80 max per day 10+ years: 120 max per day From 8 years / 10 metres 1:10 Age/Swimming Ability Raꢀo Timescale 2–3 hours HOAC has a wide range of sailing dinghies with RS Teras for the younger sailors and Picos for the older ones. It’s a great way to have fun and learn new skills. This acꢀvity can be used to gain RYA awards. Windsurfing Number of Parꢀcipants Age/Swimming Ability Raꢀo 48 max per day From 8 years / 10 metres 1:8 Timescale 2–3 hours This is one of the most exhilaraꢀng water sports around. Modern boards and sails have revoluꢀonised learning to windsurf. Taster sessions focus on having fun with board games on the water, followed by step-by-step tuiꢀon on our land-based simulator, progressing on to pracꢀsing afloat. Can be used to gain RYA or NSSA awards. Drascombe Sailing (Suitable for Non-Swimmers) Number of Parꢀcipants 40 max per day* Age/Swimming Ability Raꢀo Timescale From 8 years 1:10 or 1:5 for non-swimmers 1–2 ½ hours This stable boat can allow groups of students to enjoy the experience of sailing as a team. Students will learn how to steer the boat and trim the three sails to ensure the boat sails efficiently. This acꢀvity is also suitable for those who are unable to swim 10 metres. *Can be twinned with Kata Kanus for swimming groups to get a max of 80 through per day or Orienteering for non swimmers. tel 01895 824171 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.hoac.netemail [email protected]" target="_blank">website www.hoac.net</a><a href="/goto?url=http://www.hoac.netemail [email protected]" target="_blank"> </a><a href="/goto?url=http://www.hoac.netemail [email protected]" target="_blank">email [email protected] </a>13 Water Activities Wobble Boards Number of Parꢀcipants Age/Swimming Ability Raꢀo 80 max per day From 8 years / 10 metres 1:10 Self-Run Possibility Timescale No 1–1½ hours This is a fun water session using inflatable SUP boards. The group will experience a variety of exciꢀng games and challenges whilst improving their balance and co-ordinaꢀon. Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Number of Parꢀcipants 80 max per day Age/Swimming Ability Raꢀo From 8 years / 10 metres 1:10 Self-Run Possibility Timescale No 1–2 hours An exciꢀng water acꢀvity which is growing in popularity. Anyone can quickly pick up the basic skills. As the skills are straighꢂorward the group will quickly progress. Once the basic skills are mastered, touring, racing and games beckon! Great for improving fitness and balance. Sculling Number of Parꢀcipants 40 max per day Age/Swimming Ability Raꢀo From 11 years / 10 metres 1:10 BR Level 2 Coach & RYA Power Boat Level 2 2–3 hours Self-Run Possibility Timescale We have 10 single person sculling boats and three five-person sea-going quads. These boats are suitable for all abiliꢀes, but especially beginners. The sessions will build water confidence and develop sculling skills, with plenty of fun and games. This acꢀvity would make an ideal rolling programme or aﬅer school club. tel 01895 824171 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.hoac.netemail [email protected]" target="_blank">website www.hoac.net</a><a href="/goto?url=http://www.hoac.netemail [email protected]" target="_blank"> </a><a href="/goto?url=http://www.hoac.netemail [email protected]" target="_blank">email [email protected] </a>14

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