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Watersports
Watersports
What is it?
Watersports can include a big variety of activities, all taking place in or on a body of water. Some examples are waterskiing, surfing, paddleboarding, synchronized diving/swimming and sailing; the basis of any watersport is how to best interact with the water to achieve a goal.
What does it involve?
There are a lot of different things involved in watersports as it's a very varied area! It can include aspects such as completing a course in the fastest time, scoring the highest amount of points, but the basis of all watersport comes from having a good time in the water.
Why do it and what are the benefits?
Having a go at watersports can be a lot of fun, a great learning experience and is excellent for exercising while having a good time - also, students being taught a new skill all together will make for good bonding amongst the group.
What equipment do we need?
You will always need to ensure that students taking part in watersports have appropriate attire - sometimes normal swimwear will be enough, but you may need more specialist equipment such as wetsuits for some sports!
Who is it suitable for?
Some watersports require a lot of skill and overall bodily strength, so certain activities may not be suitable for younger students - make sure to be aware of the needs of your group.
Costs?
Because of the immense variety of watersports of available, the costs of taking students on trips to try them out will vary greatly! For example, access to a swimming pool with some diving boards will cost a lot less than going sailing.
Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)
Young children should always be supervised around bodies of water, but each activity provider should supply trained staff - just make sure to be aware of the individual dangers of each type of watersports!
How do we include?
Inclusion of those with disabilities will entirely depend on the type of watersport - some activities such as waterskiing or surfing require a lot of independent thought and movement and may not be as suitable. Choose your pursuit carefully to cater to the specific requirements of your students.
Doing it abroad?
Watersports are popular all over the world, but there is obviously going to be less demand for it in land-locked countries with less natural bodies of water to practice it on! Coastal regions are the most likely to have watersport activities based there, but always research your destination before setting off to see whats available.
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Because of the variety of watersports available, it is best to look at individual websites for each kind of sport.
Venues with this Activity
You can choose from dinghy sailing, keelboat sailing, power boating, windsurfing, paddleboarding and kayaking with both short sessions and longer courses suitable for all levels and abilities whether: you are a first timer; you wish to enhance your skills/qualifications; build up your team; you simply want a fun experience whilst on a weekend break or longer holiday.
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Ulley provides students the opportunity to develop new skills in a Safe and Fun environment. Students are encouraged to grow and progress in a time and space that suits their needs, with Learning and Progress at the heart of all the programmes.
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The Walrus Cruise is a Christian voluntary organisation which provides sailing holidays for boys and girls from the ages of 13 to 18. It also provides further development for people aged 18 to 21. It started in 1924 and today operates on the inland waterways of the Norfolk Broads and the coastal waters of the Western Isles of Scotland.
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The Adventurous Activity Company offers an extensive range of exhilarating outdoor pursuits and intriguing corporate and team activities from our home in Bristol. Choose one or more activities from our exciting range of options and we'll provide you with a day you won't forget, all within easy reach of Bristol City Centre.
The Centre caters for a wide variety of people from all ages and educational abilities, with the emphasis being on practical learning and appropriate theory lessons integrated into our courses. Activities available include dinghy sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking, powerboating, rock climbing, abseiling, hill walking, gorge scrambling, orienteering, camping, navigation, multi-activity
Lancashire based Outdoor Elements, established in November 2001, offers team building and outdoor activities to all ages and abilities. Outdoor Elements is flexible to your needs and can organise anything from half-day activities to full residential experiences.
The activities are delivered in a fun and exciting way with all of the usual high standards of safety and group management that you would expect from a company that is passionate about developmental outdoor education for young people.
Our activities promote trust, respect, co-operation, communication and caring for those around you, all whilst having bags and bags of fun!
Centre Manager Matt Collins and the team welcome you to launch your own canoe, kayak or sailing boat or book an instructed session for you and your group. Families, friends, schools and youth organisations, and corporate groups can all benefit from activities at this fantastic centre within easy reach of Manchester, Sheffield and Barnsley.
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Our team consists of qualified, experienced staff who will ensure your booking runs smoothly from start to finish. We have a core management and delivery team and, as the single most defining aspect of any learning experience is your instructor, we pride ourselves on employing staff with high level qualifications and suitable experience.
Devon Adventure Training have been providing Prince's Trust Team Residential Team Building Adventure Activities Training Courses since 1991. During this time our Prince's Trust Team courses have evolved to allow Prince's Trust Team Volunteers the opportunity to gain a sense of personal achievement, form a strong team and develop skills that are relevant to present or future workplaces.
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