Courses are a great way of getting into the sport for the first time or progressing your skill level. We have a great range of courses for adults and children throughout the season. If our dates don't fit with your plans then we may be able to accommodate you at other times if you are a group of 2 or more.
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Sailing Courses
The RYA Sailing Scheme has been developed over many years to help you get the most from your sport, whatever your ability. Like any activity, greater enjoyment comes from increased competence. Good tuition and sound advice means that you will learn quickly and enjoy the sport more. The scheme is progressive, you cannot learn the more advanced skills unless the basic techniques are mastered. After completing levels 1 and 2, you can move onto the more advanced modules of level 3, seamanship skills and sailing with spinnakers.
Note: This scheme caters for adults. For under 16's, please see youth courses or contact the centre.
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Windsurfing
The RYA windsurfing scheme has seen many changes in recent years. The RYA have continued to improve the training scheme to keep abreast of current developments. With a vast range of equipment available, we can get you skimming across the water in just a few days. As always, the aim of the scheme is to help you progress rapidly through the sport, taking into account evolution in equipment design. Good tuition and sound advice, coupled with these new changes, make it easier than ever to enjoy this exciting sport.
Note: This scheme caters for adults. For under 16's, please see youth courses or contact the centre.
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Youth Courses
Our youth courses are specifically designed for people aged 8-16 who would like to try watersports. As with the adult schemes, good tuition and sound advice means that you will learn quickly and enjoy the sport more. There are 4 fun activities available, sailing, windsurfing, paddlesports and powerboating. All of these courses will be taught in small groups by our fully qualified instructors, due to the age restrictions you will be learning with people of a similar age.
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Powerboating
The RYA National Powerboat Scheme exists to meet the needs of those who use small, open powerboats for sports, whether for their own sake or in connection with another activity such as sailing, sub-aqua, canoeing or water skiing. The scheme is applicable to sportsboats, RIBs, dories, launches and other boats that do not provide accommodation or cooking facilities. Please note that the powerboat scheme is aimed at training adults. If you are under 16, please refer to the youth courses page or contact the centre to discuss attending a course.
International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
If you need to gain an ICC the centre can test for inland only ICC certificates. Please refer to the shorebased courses for details or contact the centre for further information.
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Paddlesports CoursesWe run a full range of British Canoeing courses, they are all about getting people out on the water.
The Paddle Awards are called Start, Discover and Explore and will be run as craft specific courses.
All of the Awards will be run craft specific see and course for Kayaking, Canoeing or Stand up Paddle Boarding.
We also offer British canoeing Support modules and FSRT course
British Canoeing certification is included in the course fee and will be sent out following your course.
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Instructor Training
Over the years CSL has built a solid reputation for offering courses that can lead to RYA & BC instructor qualifications. With our large range of top quality equipment, full time and visiting instructor trainers, we offer excellent value training that will prepare you for working on the water.
The high demand for professional training has led to an increase in the number of these courses that we provide. Both full-time instructors and casual helpers will need to have these qualifications to work at RYA Recognised Training Centres. If you would like to attend any of these courses please ensure that you have read and understood any pre-requisites, as all instructor courses require a good level of knowledge, understanding and performance.
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Additional Information:
- We supply all the specialist equipment, all you need to bring is swimwear, towel and shoes which you don't mind getting wet!
- Participants must be able to swim 50 metres unaided
- Participants will need to remove all jewellery
- Our sessions run between 10am and 6pm during the main season and 10.30am - 4pm during the Autumn/Winter
- Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the start of your session to ensure you have time to change
- Tuition is available to customers from the age of 8 years old
- Please email us if you require spercifice taster sessions
- For safety reasons sessions may be cancelled due to water temperature and adverse weather conditions.
