Seasports News - January 2012

 

 

 

Stand Up Paddle-Boards

 

This is a fantastic and fun way to enjoy the water. It's very easy to pick up and on our trips with an experienced guide you can't help but have a good time. Paddle down tide to the Coombe Cellars where we stop for a rest and some refreshment while the tide turns then paddle back with the tide to the Ship in for another rest and refreshment or even a BBQ on the beach.

We are expecting our delivery of brand new paddleboards any time now so if you fancy trying something new and fun call us and book. It's easy to master so it's a great idea for an evening out or a party.

We are also now retailing Stand Up Paddle-Boards from Tushingham and Red Paddle co.With the range available to view from SeaSports or online. We are also planning on having an SUP demo day, where you can come along and try different boards and paddle with like-minded people so watch this space for more info.

We are also including SUP's in this years RNLI Race, more information later in the news page.

FOR SALE
  -- Not only do we have some great new gear, we have a fantastic offer on a brand new kayak package, and all our 2nd hand kit is always for sale at great prices too --
We have wetsuits - New & used, boots, waterproofs, gloves, rashvests & other accesories

Instructor Courses 

We have now introduced packages for both windsurfing and dinghy instructor courses including Power Boat L2, 1st aid, SRC course and the instructor course.

10th March Intermediate windsurf instructors.
22nd March- Dinghy Instructors' pre assessment 10th March
19th April- Start windsurf instructors
16th April- SRC course

We are looking for staff for the 2010 Season

Kayak instructors, sailing and windsurfing instructors.
If working in a great location as part of a professional and fun team receiving  on going training sounds like your sort of thing then please get in touch.
We require a minimum of power boat level 2 & first aid and relevant instructor qualifications, - we do offer training see dates for instructor courses.

RYA T15 club

Are currently having a break for the winter. We are looking forward to getting the 2010 season underway on

Thursday Evenings 6pm first meeting on April 1st

New members are welcome but must be windsurfing to level 1 standard.
Funding is available for both the level one course and T15 membership.

Junior Activity weeks During the Holidays 

We have now got lots of dates in the school holidays for 2010  so have a look on line for details.

From 9 am until 4pm we take 8 to 15 year olds and give them the time of their lives;
We windsurf, sail, kayak, canoe, stand up paddleboard, and have beach picnics,
crabbing competitions, play beach games, learn new skills and very often achieve RYA certification.
The emphasis is clearly on fun and making new friends.
Everyone will come home at night happy, tired and with a real sense of achievement.

To find out what the children thought of the week check out the testimonials page.

Power Boat RYA level 2 - two day course

If you are looking to purchase a powerboat or already own one, the RYA level 2 powerboat course is a great way to go. This course aims to teach you safe handling of your craft both at low and at high speed!
Next Course 27th February 2010

Safety boat course

This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities.

SRC Courses

Get legal! Get your licence and learn how to use your VHF radio properly! Gain confidence using your radio. This is an informative very well structured one day course.
Our next course is running on 16th April 2010. Book along with a 2 day basic navigation course for a £10 discount

Shore based courses

Basic navigation course
This course gives a basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating; sailors, power-boaters, sea anglers, divers and boat-masters.
Also useful for experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors and inshore racers.
Next Course April 24th 2010

Windsurfers

Beginners - we have arranged lots of 2 and 5 day courses over the spring and summer months - so go on and do it it's great fun and a great way to get fit and meet some like minded people while you are at it.

Improvers - If you are serious about improving your windsurfing book in for an improver clinics - beach starts, getting planing, foot straps, water starts, blasting control, carve gybes. A 2 hour one to one clinic can really help you get to the next level with your windsurfing.

Just call to book - when it suits you.

Paddling News

We have also introduced lots of new courses for our paddlers for 2010 including 5 day combined paddle sports.

We have added open canoes and stand up paddle-boards to our fleet. If you have never tried paddle boarding you should; it's easy to get the hang of so you can take a paddle on the river, all Amazon style or have a play in the surf out on sandbar which does involve more falling off I have to admit.

Courses coming up for paddlers include:
7th April 2010 - Foundation Safety & Rescue 
1st & 2nd May 2010 - Level 3 sea kayak assessment
28th—29th July - BCU 3 star touring kayak/canoe

We also have lots of dates in the diary for
introduction to sea kayaking days and sunset river trips.

PWC - Jet ski Training - Demo day!!

Come down to the centre on Easter Bank Holiday Monday when we will have some brand New skis here for you to see and even have a ride on.

Find out about the RYA proficiency course that this year is essential to launch from Teignmouth.
With every course booked you get a free annual launch fee.
Pirate Party

Pirate & Kayak Parties

Our pirate parties have so far never failed to uncover hidden pirate plunder.
With our Pirate ship, treasure maps and shovels, it's a pirates life for me!

Click here for more details
 Ahoy!