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Feb 212012
 
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential April 2012 £260 per person

This Residential is a wonderful opportunity to learn to sail and kayak in the second largest harbour in the world, also probably the shallowest. At the end of your weeks stay with us you will have gained two National Governing Body Awards one in sailing the RYA Level 1(normal cost for this course on its own £125) and two the BCU 1 star kayaking award (normal cost for this course on its own £80) We supply all wetsuits, wind proofs and buoyancy aids.

This  unique South Shore Lodge (left) is a throw back to a bygone age here on Brownsea, We are very fortunate to have secured it for our first Gold Residential for the  2012 season starting on the 2nd of April.

Brownsea Island is dramatically located at the entrance to Poole Harbour in Dorset. Walks  cut through mixed and pine woodland at the centre of the island, offering an excellent opportunity to see red squirrels (which are almost extinct in southern England) and red squirrel conservation in action. In winter the area is visited by huge flocks of birds including little egrets and avocets.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded people in one of the most scenic locations in the country and have the experience of a life time sailing and kayaking in the waters of Poole Harbour you might even get a chance to meet our resident seal normally found lurking of off Green island.

To make your booking please contact the office or book online by clicking the button.

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Feb 182012
 
New for 2012 Introduction to White water kayaking and Canoeing

When

Every third Sunday from March through to October, we are running white water day trips down the River Dart.

Kayaking

Be led Down the lower River Dart by one of our experienced coaches

Cost of £50 per person 10 am to 4pm (Equipment  including boats can be supplied for a small extra charge)

Please contact the office for further details (Terms and conditions apply)

This course is designed for people over the age of fourteen and who have some paddling experience.

 

Volunteers

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Feb 042012
 

Volunteers

We are currently seeking volunteers to help with the general maintenance of the equipment,grounds,cottage and also helping on the water with our Saturday Youth Clubs and even on our Holiday Adventure Clubs.

If you’re interested please email us with your details on volunteer@harbourchallenge.co.uk and Sarah our volunteer co-ordinator will make contact with you.

Staffing Update

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Feb 042012
 

New Staff 2012

We have started the process of interviewing new staff for 2012 and are pleased to inform you that we have already made two appointments:

Rebecca Cross as a senior sailing and powerboat instructor, and Kelvin Hurlock as our chief windsurfing instructor and also our resident kayak guru.

I am sure you will all extend a warm welcome to them both and make them feel at home with us.

Monday Night Kayaking Club

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Feb 042012
 

New Adult Kayaking Clubs Monday Evening Club

Want to try evening kayaking/ canoeing? Then opt for this six evening sessions club. (From £10 per session)

  • Duration: a six evening course run on the Monday evenings  at Lake Pier (meet in  car park (BH15 4LR) 5.45pm
  • Who is it for? this is aimed at complete beginners who want to try paddlesports with some progression
  • Course aims: to provide you with a basic understanding of closed cockpit kayaking and open canoeing it covers launching, paddling forwards and backwards, safe capsizing and a variety of useful paddle strokes.
  • Qualifications: no qualifications for the this  course –  however convert to the two day course and a BCU 1-Star certificate is awarded on completion.
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