Bala
Adventure and
Watersports Centre
Activities
WindsurfingWindsurfing on Bala Lake is continually growing in popularity - our windsurfing courses allow you to use the newest equipment in a safe environment. The centre is a HYFLY demonstration centre so you will be able to use the equipment made available by HYFLY. Our instructors will give you the right level of tuition to get you on the board and to experience this great sport confidently. For those who have had a go before, we will be able to help you improve your existing skills and develop new ones. Our staff are always keen to give advice both on and off the water and are usually available for one-to-one coaching if required. Our equipment is available for hire to the more experienced sailor. Sailing and Windsurfing courses 1
day courses £55.00
Pre entry test only ½ day
£50.00 2
day course £105.00
Pre entry training /asses 2 days
£85.00 3
day course £150.00
Private tuition ½
day
£55.00 4
day course £190.00
1 day (Private = 1:1 only)
£105.00 5
day course £230.00
Windsurfing Instructor CoursesWindsurfing Inst course £230.00 Dinghy Instructor 5 days £200.00 WINDSURFING RYA COURSES Sailing
the Board on all points of sailing Launching
and landing the Board Tacking
and Gybing (turning the Board around) Theory
and safety relevant to Level One PRE-REQUISITES: None
COURSE CONTENT: Improving
existing techniques Better
stance and control of power Tacking
from close-hauled to close hauled Gybing
from beam reach to beam reach Launching
the board and rig together Beachstarts Theory
and safety relevant to Level Two
PRE-REQUISITES:
Level One certificate or Stronger
wind techniques Control
of board whilst planing – footsteering Correct
harness techniques Getting
in and out of footstraps Faster
tacking and gybing Introduction
to carving Theory
and safety relevant to Level Three PRE-REQUISITES:
Level Two Certificate or Skills
outlined in Level Two course content NB.
This course, successfully completed, enables the candidate to progress
into windsurf instructor qualifications. A
Level One & Two Powerboat course is available, please phone for
details
COURSE
CONTENT: As
Level Two and Three above PRE-REQUISITES:
As Level Two NOTE: This is an intense course and candidates should be prepared
physically and mentally |
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Sailing
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Swift Water RescueSwift Water Rescue is not a new fad - it is an internationally recognised river award, managed by Rescue 3 - the American governing body. This award is a must for Professionals operating on or near water. Swift Water Rescue is an extremely arduous activity and you cannot experience Swift Water Rescue from a book or a video - no matter how good. There can be no substitute for professional training and experience. For full details of course content click here www.rescue3.com |
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Raft BuildingOften used as part of a multi-activity or team-building program. Our staff will give you some useful tips and possibly a few handy knots - then its up to you! Those who are successful won't get too wet!! |
OrienteeringOne of the best ways to discover the area is to walk, cycle, canoe, kayak or run around it. Our orienteering courses develop teamwork and decision-making with varying levels of difficulty and so are suitable for many different groups. |
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Mountain BikingOur mountain bike course has something for everyone whether it's your first time on two wheels or you would like to push your personal skills to the edge at our specialist mountain bike sites. We are able to develop the skills required to go off-road for the first time or tackle some of those gruelling climbs followed by some exhilarating downhill. |
Corporate EntertainmentThe Centre's unique location and wide range of activities makes it an obvious choice for a different corporate event that your staff or clients will enjoy. A variety of accommodation and catering options are available and programmes can be tailor-made to suit your requirements and budget. |
Multi ActivityOur Centre's flexibility and large variety of courses means that our
multi activity program has grown in popularity. It is the ideal way of
experiencing many of the activities we have to offer, all under the
close supervision of qualified staff. Suitable for a half-day taster or
a five-day course we will pack as much as we can into your visit.
Kids
Club
Monday
- Friday only throughout school holidays One
day activities usually held on Fridays All
water activities available 10am
- 4pm Must
bring packed Lunch and suitable footwear Parents must be present at start and end of each day to assist in changing |
PowerboatingOur powerboat courses cover the skills as required by the Royal Yachting Association, allowing students to achieve nationally recognised qualifications. The National Power Boat - Level 2 Certificate covers the basic skills and technical knowledge to ensure safe and enjoyable powerboating. The Safety Boat course is designed for safety boat crews or aspiring instructors and looks at the skills required to provide safety cover for fleets of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes. |
Canoeing /
The Centre is situated in an ideal position on Bala Lake for safe,
enjoyable sailing. Our large fleet includes some Topaz dinghies from
Topper International, allowing you to experience the manoeuvrability of
a single-hander or the thrills and spills of the Topaz Trez - a fast
two-man boat with trapeze and asymmetric spinnaker. Alternatively the
delights of the lake can be experienced using our spacious Wayfarers.
Working in small ratio groups our experienced instructors offer the full
range of Royal Yachting Association courses - from a half-day taster for
the complete beginner, to a level 5 course for the advanced dinghy
sailor.
White Water Rafting