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Youth Courses

Southampton Water Activities Centre is a Recognised Training Centre approved by:

The Royal Yachting Association.
The British Canoe Union.
The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority.

For all the following courses children should be between 8 and 16 years of age and be able to swim 50 metres. If children are unable to meet this swimming requirement due to disability please phone the centre to discuss any special needs.
Where appropriate children will be divided into different age groups according to the nature of the activity. In the event of adverse weather, the centre reserves the right to ffer alternative activities to those described. For example, in the event of gale force winds, sailing would be inappropriate and therefore a land based activity may be substituted.

Adventure Activities Licensing Authority

The centre is registered with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority and is licenced to provide specified activities under the following headings:
Watersports
Trekking
Climbing
Licence details can be confirmed by telephoning the Licensing Authority. Tel: 01222 755715

Click on the following links to find details of all 2009 course dates

2 Day Sailing Courses	4 and 5 Day Sailing Courses	Powerboat Courses

Splash & Water Fun

Taster Sailing (Mornings or Afternoons)

Course Overview:
If you have never been sailing before and want to have a go before committing yourself to a course then one of these group sessions may be just what you need to help make a decision. This session is also a great present for a friend or loved one! You will sail in one of our larger two person dinghies with an instructor on board and safety cover on the water. The sailing is part instruction and part demonstration. Young people aged from 8 year old are also welcome.

Level: Beginner
Qual: None
Course fee: £16
Time: 9:30 - 12:30 or 1:30 - 4:30
Days: Saturday

Dates 2010
April 17, 24
May 1, 8, 15
June 5, 12, 19
July 24, 31
Aug 14, 21

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Two Day Courses

Start Sailing Stage 1

Start Sailing Stage 2

Start Sailing Stage 3

Start Sailing Stage 4

Four and five day Youth Sailing Courses

Youth Dinghy Week (Five Day)

Course Overview:
The aim of this course is to provide an thorough introduction to the sport of dinghy sailing in an intensive five day programme. By the end of the week individuals should have achieved Stage 1, 2, 3 or 4 depending on previous sailing experience and ability (each youth stage is the equivilent of a two day course). As with the weekend courses you practise all the basics ashore and afloat whilst havings lots of fun and games along the way.

Level: Beginner
Qual: RYA Youth Stage 1, 2, 3 or 4 Awards
, Course fee: £230
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Monday - Friday

Dates 2010
April 12-16
July 26-30
Aug 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27
Oct 25-29

Youth Dinghy Week (Four Day)

Start Racing

Spinnakers and Racing Skills

Seamanship and Day Sailing Week

RYA Powerboat Courses are now available for youths too!
RYA Powerboat Level 1 from 8 years old, RYA Powerboat Level 2 from 12 years old, Intermediate Powerboat and Advanced Powerboat from 16 years old. See main powerboat pages for dates and details.