Clink on a link below for details of the activity and current course dates

NB If enough people are booked on to a course they run on the dates listed. Most courses can run on other dates, if you can provide minimum numbers contact the Senior Instructor for details. If you don’t see what you would like, please ask - we can arrange it.

WATER BASED

BCU Paddle Power Start (Kids), 2 hr session, Cost £15.00
Designed as an encouragement award that children should be able to achieve
In a starter session. This involves all basic manovers. Suitable of 8 -15 yrs old.

TIME:
AM 10:00 – 12:00 hrs; PM 13:00 – 15:00 hrs

DATES:
AM: 06.04.08; 05.05.08; 15.06.08; 19.07.08;
PM: 09.03.08; 22.03.08; 05.05.08; 15.06.08; 19.07.08

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BCU Paddle Power Passport (Kids), 2 Days, Cost £60.00
This course covers basic paddling skills under a BCU recgonised standard. It is of a similar nature to the 1 Star award but aimed at children. Suitable of 8 -15 yrs old.

TIME:
10:00 – 15:00 hrs each day

DATES:
07 & 08.04.08; 10 & 11.04.08; 25 & 26.05.08; 21 & 22.07.08;
24 & 25.07.08; 14 & 15.08.08

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BCU Paddle Power Discover (Kids), 4 Days, Cost £100.00
This course requires children to focus on techniques and skills learned during
Paddle Power Passport. This course is of a similar nature to a 2 Star award aimed
at children. Suitable of 8 -15 yrs old.

TIME:
10:00 – 15:00 hrs each day

DATES:
07.07.08 to 10.07.08; 04.08.08 to 07.08.08

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BCU Paddle Sport Start (Adult), 2 hr session, Cost £20/£15 conc.
An opportunty to get in a boat and see if you like it. During this session you will learn how to control your craft. Suitable for 16 yrs +

TIME:
AM 10:00 – 12:00 hrs; PM 13:00 – 15:00 hrs

DATES:
AM: 06.04.08; 05.05.08; 15.06.08; 19.07.08;
PM: 09.03.08; 22.03.08; 05.05.08; 15.06.08; 19.07.08

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BCU 1 Star Award, 1 Day, Cost £40/£30 conc.
A flat water award to demonstrate basic boat control and foundation skills. Can be done in all paddle sport craft. Suitable for 16 yrs +

TIME:
10:00 – 15:30 hrs

DATES:
24.02.08; 15.03.08; 16.03.08; 24.03.08; 12.04.08;
13.04.08; 31.05.08; 01.06.08; 06.07.08; 02.08.08; 03.08.08

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BCU 2 Star Training, 2 Day, Cost £75/£60 conc.
The paddler will gain experience and develop fundamental skills on flat water in different boat types.

TIME:
10:00 – 15:30 hrs each day
DATES:
16 & 17.02.08; 29 & 30.03.08; 26 & 27.04.08;
24 & 25.05.08; 12 & 13.07.08; 30 & 31.08.08

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BCU 2 Star Assessment, 1 Day Cost £50/£40 conc.
Once enough skills in different boats have been gained in 2 star training sessions the assessment can be undertaken at any time. Must be capable in both canoe and kayak.

TIME:
10:00 – 15:30 hrs

DATES:
23.02.08; 01.03.08; 05.04.08; 04.05.08;
26.05.08; 20.07.08 21.09.08

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Guided Paddle Kayak & Canoe (Adult), 1 Day, Cost £50/£40conc.
Join our Instructors on a fun day out to gain experience of loch or river paddling outwith the Regional Park. Exact location depends on water levels.

TIME:
10:00 – 15:30 hrs

DATES:
17.05.08; 18.05.08; 05.07.08

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BCU 3 Star Open Canoe Training, 2 Day, Cost £140/£110conc.
This course is for intermediate open canoeists. It can be run on either flat or white water.

TIME:
10:00 – 15:30 hrs each day

DATES:
06 & 07.09.08

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BCU 3 Star Open Canoe Assessment, 1 Day, Cost £60/£50conc.
Candidates must have completed the training for this award. You should be a competent intermediate paddler to attempt the assessment.

TIME:
10:00 – 15:30 hrs

DATES:
19 & 20.04.08; 13 & 14.09.08

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BCU 3 Star Kayak River Training, 2 Day, Cost £140/£110conc.
This course is for intermediate kayakers looking to gain experience on moving water.

TIME:
10:00 – 15:30 hrs each day

DATES:
19 & 20.04.08; 13 & 14.09.08

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BCU 3 Star Kayak River Assessment, 1 Day, Cost £60/£50conc.
Candidates must have completed the training for this award. You should be a competent intermediate paddler to attempt the assessment.

TIME:
10:00 – 15:30 hrs

DATES:
03.05.08; 21.09.08

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Sail Youth Dinghy Sailing Scheme Stage 1, 2 or 3, 2 Day, Cost £75.
Stage 1 provides an introduction. Stage 2 builds up confidence. Stage 3
gives skills for solo sailing. All courses provide the opportunity to gain an
RYA Certificate for 8-16 year olds.

TIME: 10:00 - 15:00 hrs both days

DATES:
Stage 1
08 & 09.03.08; 07 & 08.04.08; 19 & 20.04.08;
25 & 26.05.08; 30 & 01.07.08; 10 & 11.07.08

Stage 2
22 & 23.03.08; 10 & 11.04.08; 03 & 04.07.08;
14 & 15.07.08; 31 & 01.08.08

Stage 3
10 & 11.05.08; 07 & 08.07.08; 14 & 15.08.08

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Sail Adult Level 1, 2 or Seamanship, 2 or 3 Day, Cost £110/£80conc.
All courses are RYA Certificated.
Level 1 provides an introduction. Skills are improved in Level 2 to enable solo sailing. Seamanship teaches the skills to sail in difficult conditions. Participants must be 16 years or over.

TIME: 09:30 – 16:00 hrs both days

DATES:
Level 1
02 & 03.02.08; 08 & 09.03.08; 15 & 16.03.08
12 & 13.04.08; 07 & 08.06.08; 28 & 29.06.08
26 & 27.07.08; 06 & 07.09.08; 27 & 28.09.08

Level 1 plus Level 2 Training
21 to 23.03.08; 03 to 05.05.08; 24 to 26.05.08

Level 2
26 & 27.01.08; 09 & 10.02.08; 16 & 17.02.08
29 & 30.03.08; 10 & 11.05.08; 21 & 22.06.08
05 & 06.07.08; 12 & 13.07.08; 13 & 14.09.08

Seamanship
23 & 24.02.08; 19 & 20.04.08; 04 & 05.10.08

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Dinghy Preparaton, 1 Day, Cost £70/£50 conc.
Gives sailors a chance to improve their skills to enable them to pass the RYA level 2 Course. (Instruction will vary depending on level of client).

TIME:
09:30 - 16:00 hrs

DATES:
01.06.08; 17.08.08

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Single Hander Sailing Clinic, 1 or2 Day, Cost £40/£30 conc. per day
Chance to improve or learn solo sailing on a Pico, Toppeer or Laser to progress within the RYA Scheme. No certificate but lots of help with improving betwween skill levels.
Ideal if you’ve done Youth Stage 2 or Adult Level 1 Optional 1 or 2 days.

TIME:
10:00 – 16:00 hrs each day

DATES:
24.03.08; 19 & 20 04.08; 29.06.08

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Sail Zero to Hero, 5 Day, Cost £220/£160 conc.
A week’s sailing to do Level 1, Level 2 and perhaps move into either Seamanship Skills or Sailing with Spinnakers. Ideal for anyone keen to fast track their dinghy awards.

TIME:
09:30 – 16:00 hrs each day

DATES:
25.08.08 to 29.08.08

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RYA Level 2 Powerboat, 2 Day, Cost £110/£80 conc.
An introduction to power boating. Once successfully completed the participant will be a safe, competent, certificated powerboat driver. Participants must be over 16 years old.

TIME:
09:30 – 16:00 hrs each day

DATES:
26 & 27.01.08; 16 & 17.02.08; 22 & 23.03.08; 04 & 05.10.08

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LANDBASED

Archery, 2 hr session, Cost £25/£18 conc.
A basic half day introduction at Muirshiel.

TIME:
10.00 – 12.00 hrs

DATES:
20.04.08

Map & Compass Skills, 1 or 2 Days Cost £40/£30conc. or £80/£65 conc.
An ideal beginners course for those wishing to learn or brush up on their skills.
AM in the classroom, PM on the hill. A 2 day course includes an extended hill walk. Participants must be over 16 or on the course with a parent.
Day 1 course takes place at Cornalees.

TIME:
Day 1: 10:00 - 16:00 hrs Day 2: Decided on Day 1
DAY 2: Exact time & location will depend on participants.

DATES:
02.03.08; 27.04.08; 10 & 11.05.08; 08.06.08; 16 & 17.08.08

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Junior Activity Weeks inc Paddle Power Start, 5 Half Days, Cost £85
To enable children to try out 5 different outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, open canoeing, orienteering and raft building over 5 days

TIME:
AM 10:00 – 12:30 hrs for 8+ yrs or PM 13:00 - 15:30 hrs for 12+ yrs

DATES:
Mon 07 to Fri 11.04.08; Mon 30 to Fri 04.07.08
Mon 07 to Fri 11.07.08; Mon 14 to Fri 18.07.08
Mon 21 to Fri 25.07.08; Mon 28 to Fri 01.08.08
Mon 04 to Fri 08.08.08; Mon 11 to Fri 15.08.08


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