Outdoor + Active Roadford, Outdoor + Active Siblyback, Lower Goodacre, Broadwoodwidger, Common Moor, Liskeard, Lifton, Devon PL16 0JL Cornwall, PL14 6ER Tel: 01409 211507 Tel: 01579 346522 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] 2010 Outdoor + Active Stithians, Menherion, Redruth, Cornwall TR16 6NW Outdoor + Active Tamar, Upper Tamar Lake Tasters Tel: 01209 860301 Kilkhampton E-mail: [email protected] Beginner’s tuition Nr Bude, RYA training courses Outdoor + Active Wimbleball, EX23 9SB Brompton Regis, Dulverton, Tel: 01288 321712 Professional instructor courses Somerset TA22 9NU E-mail: [email protected] Hire, Self launch, Clubs Tel: 01398 371460 E-mail: [email protected] Fun activities Passionate about Watersports? Why not make it a career? Looking for a fun, exciting and rewarding career opportunity? Why not book on one of our Instructor courses at Stithians Lake. We have programs designed for complete novices to give you the skills needed to become a multi qualified Watersports instructor. Call Outdoor + Active at Stithians and ask for our 18 week Professional Watersports Instructor Training Course information pack. Start Windsurf Instructor Course - (5 Days) 5-9 April, 2-6 August Intermediate Windsurf Instructor Course - (4 Days) 4-7 May, 25-28 October Professional Instructor Training Course - (18 Weeks) Starts October 2010 Printed with vegetable based inks on paper from sustainable sources. Outdoor + Active Roadford, between Okehampton & Launceston Outdoor + Active Siblyback, Bodmin Moor Outdoor + Active Stithians, Tel: 01566 771930 Fax: 01566 778503 nr Redruth E-mail: [email protected] Outdoor + Active Tamar, nr Bude Outdoor + Active Wimbleball, Exmoor CONSERVATION & LEISURE WORKING TOGETHER swlakestrust.org.uk CONSERVATION & LEISURE WORKING TOGETHER swlakestrust.org.uk Off the water Camping Each of the Centres has its own campsite with modern shower, wash-up and chemical disposal facilities. Some sites also offer electric hook-ups. There are discounted rates for Watersports Members’ Camping Season Tickets. They are all great family sites with other activities on offer for those not wanting to go on the water. They can also cater for groups wishing to enjoy an activity Watersports based holiday. Contact the Centres to book, or book online swlakestrust.org.uk Charges: Refer to site leaflets (prices differ for high and low season). Programme 2010 Welcome to the 2010 programme of activities for our five Outdoor + Active Centres around the South West. The main programme runs from 2 April - 27 September and provides a variety of activities for visitors aged 8 upwards. Other sessions will be arranged according to demand. Some of the activities are available all Watering holes year, depending on weather conditions. Give us There are Cafés at Siblyback, Upper Tamar The Lakeside Café at Roadford offers a a call or drop in and we’ll make every effort to fit and Wimbleball with great views of the lakes. wide range of meals, snacks, cream teas, you in for the activities you wish to do. They serve tea, coffee, beverages, ice creams, cakes, icecreams, beverages and licensed When you’ve chosen your activity, you can find cakes, sandwiches and light lunches. drinks. You can sit on the terrace and make locations, dates and prices in this leaflet. Then the most of the sunshine whilst enjoying the Stithians also has a coffee shop which sells a you can book online on swlakestrust.org.uk or fabulous view across the largest of our lakes. phone, visit, or email the Centre of your choice. range of hot and cold beverages, icecreams, Contact the Centres for opening times. If cakes, sandwiches and snacks, with indoor you’re camping or taking part in a group full and outdoor seating. day activity, packed lunches can be provided when booked in advance. Facilities Each centre has modern changing facilities, toilets, showers and lockers. There are wetsuits and Have a go! buoyancy aids in all sizes for visitors’ use. Taster Sessions These fun 2 hour sessions for children and adults give a brief taste of your chosen activity, choose from... sailing, windsurfing, multihull, kayaking or rowing. These sessions run throughout the season on a regular basis. For further details please contact your chosen Centre. PRICE PER PERSON Group of 3 or more Couple Personal tuition £33 £46 £67 KAYAK 1 HOUR TASTER Group of 3 or more Couple Personal tuition Please note: The information in this leaflet is up to date at the time of printing. However, some changes may occur. No liability can be accepted for any errors, omissions or deletions. £22 £30 £40 Front cover photo: Hobie Cat at Stithians visit swlakestrust.org.uk 1 Go Windsurfing adult courses Learn and develop your windsurfing skills. A sport for adults and children alike with instruction for RYA Start Windsurfing - Course duration 2 days those aged 8 and over. RYA windsurfing courses: Learn the basics of this exciting sport by windsurfing in all directions and mastering rescue techniques. PRICE PER PERSON Group of 3 or more Couple Personal tuition £145 £185 £280 Roadford 8&9, 22&23 May / 19&20 Jun / 10&11 Jul / 14&15, 21&22 Aug Siblyback 2&3 May / 10&11, 24&25 Jul / 7&8, 21& 22 Aug Stithians 17&18 Apr / 17&18 Jul youth courses Upper Tamar Contact the centre Wimbleball 1&2 May RYA Youth Stage 1 - Course duration 2 days Introduction to windsurfing. Learn to sail the board across the wind and come back. RYA Intermediate Non-planing - Course duration 2 days Improve your skills by taking on more challenging wind conditions and improving your manoeuvres. Roadford 1&2 May / 1-2 Jun / 28&29 Jul / 2&3, 13&14, 26-27 Aug Roadford 8&9 Apr / 29&30 May / 26&27 Jun / 10&11 Jul / 5&6, 28&29 Aug Stithians 25&26 May / 9&10, 23&24 Aug Siblyback 3&4, 17&18 Apr / 12&13, 26&27Jun / 18&19 Sep Upper Tamar Contact the centre Stithians 15&16 May / 5&6 Jun Wimbleball 12&13 Apr / 3&4 Aug Upper Tamar Contact the centre Wimbleball 13&14 Mar / 9&10 Oct RYA Youth Stage 2 - Course duration 2 days Improve your skills, learn to sail upwind and downwind. Tack and gybe and learn some windsurfing theory. RYA Intermediate Planing - Course duration 2 days Learn advanced skills. Windsurf in stronger winds, use foot straps, water starts and develop a better body position. Roadford 27&28 May / 12-13 Jun / 10&11, 17&18 Jul, 4&5, 26&27 Aug Roadford Contact the centre Stithians 26-27 Jun / 2&3 Aug Siblyback Contact the centre Upper Tamar Contact the centre Stithians Contact the centre Wimbleball 14&15 Apr / 5&6 Aug Wimbleball Contact the centre Advanced Windsurfing Courses on request. Personal Training - Suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced. We can arrange private tuition to Team 15 - is a network of clubs where windsurfers aged 15 and under get together every suit you. Perhaps you need to improve on a particular technique or you haven’t been on the water for a week to sail and have fun. We have successful clubs at each centre which regularly do well in while and need to brush up on your skills. Personal training will give you the individual attention that you the regional championships. Contact or drop in to your nearest Centre for more details. need. 1-hour or 2-hour sessions, solo or as part of a small group. Price dependant on requirements. Junior Club (8 – 16 years) - For complete beginners to the more advanced. The Junior Women’s Windsurfing - Siblyback Thursday evening, Stithians - contact the centre, Wimbleball Club gives youngsters the opportunity to learn to sail or windsurf in a fun & safe environment. Wednesday evening. Session with a qualified RYA windsurf instructor available to give tips. This session Saturday mornings throughout the season. (Kayaking & rafting when suitable conditions.) is suitable for women who have some basic windsurfing experience. £15.00 per person. If you don’t have any experience, please book a course or a taster session at Stithians or Siblyback. Annual membership fee £40 and £9 per session, or £15 per one-off session. Instructor Course - Duration 5 days - RYA Windsurf Instructor Course Contact or drop in to your nearest Centre for more details. Stithians Start Windsurfing Instructors (5 Days) 5-9 Apr / 2-6 Aug £280 Stithians Intermediate Windsurfing Instructors (4 Days) 4-7 May / 25-28 Oct £225 Roadford Start Windsurfing Instructors (5 Days) 14-18 Apr £280 2 visit visit 3 Go Sailing adult courses The lakes are the ideal venue for sailing, with no tides to worry about leaving you free to learn in a Each of the following RYA courses: safe and fun environment. RYA sailing courses: PRICE PER PERSON PRICE PER PERSON Group of 3 or more Couple Personal tuition Group of 3 or more Couple Personal tuition £150 £190 £280 £150 £190 £280 RYA Level 1 - Course duration 2 days Learn how to sail in all directions. By the end of the course you will be able to launch, land and sail youth courses a simple course. RYA Junior Stage 1 - Course duration 2 days Have fun while learning to control your own boat. Roadford 1&2, 14&15 Apr / 2&3 May / 3&4 Jun / 26&27 Jul / 18&19 Aug Siblyback 3&4 Apr / 26&27 Jun / 24&25 Jul / 7&8, 14&15, 28&29 Aug / 11&12 Sep Stithians 20&21 Mar / 2-4 Apr / 15&16 May / 17&18 Jul / 31 Jul & 1 Aug / 14&15 Aug Siblyback 31 May & 1 Jun / 27&28 Jul / 16&17 Aug Upper Tamar Contact the centre Stithians 3&4 Apr / 25&26 May / 26&27 Jul / 9&10, 23&24 Aug Wimbleball 24&25 Apr / 3&4 Jul / 25&26 Sep Roadford 15&16 Feb / 5&6 Apr / 1&2 May / 19&20 Jul / 2&3, 7&8 Aug Wimbleball 6&7 Apr / 3&4 Aug RYA Level 2 - Course duration 2 days Upper Tamar Contact the Centre Having conquered Level 1 now learn new skills and improve your technique, skills & manoeuvres.