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Check out our brochures using the buttons below for a full breakdown of the courses and to find out what else is happening in our centres throughout the year!
All the courses and training events must be booked in advance.
Courses at Astbury Watersports Centre:
RYA Sailing Stages 1 & 2 (Ages 7-16)
All courses run from 9 am – 5 pm over two days and are £150pp. All kit and instruction are included.
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Sailing Stage 1:
- Wednesday 5th & Thursday 6th April 2023.
- Tuesday 30th & Friday 31st May 2023.
- Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th July 2023.
- Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th August 2023.
Sailing Stage 2:
- Wednesday 12th & Thursday 13th April 2023.
- Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd August 2023.
- Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th August 2023.
- Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th October 2023.
Please Note: Candidates must hold Sailing Stage 1 to progress to Stage 2.
RYA Sailing Levels 1 & 2 (Ages 16+)
All courses run from 9am – 5pm over two days and are £120pp. All kit and instruction is included.
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Sailing Level 1:
- Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th May 2023.
- Thursday 25th & Friday 26th May 2023.
- Thursday 10th & Friday 11th August 2023.
Sailing Level 2:
- Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th June 2023.
- Thursday 17th & Friday 18th August 2023.
Please Note: Candidates must have completed Sailing Level 1 to progress to Level 2.
British Canoeing Paddle Awards
Whether you are a beginner or king of the high seas, the paddle awards will help you develop your skills and you can work your way towards achieving the new British Canoeing Paddle Awards.
The three stages to complete are Start, Discovery and Explore.
Any paddle craft can be used to complete the course and it accredited and certified by British Canoeing.
All courses run from 10am – 4pm and are suitable for ages 7+. Advanced booking is essential and all equipment and instruction is included for the amazing price of £60pp.
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Dates:
- Sunday 16th April 2023.
- Saturday 20th May 2023.
- Sunday 11th June 2023.
- Saturday 5th August 2023.
- Sunday 20th August 2023.
- Sunday 17th September 2023.
- Sunday 1st October 2023.
Courses at Trafford Watersports Centre:
RYA Powerboat Level 2
This entry level award provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat. The course focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed and collision regulation.
All courses run for 2 days from 9am – 5pm and are £150pp. The course is suitable for ages 16+ and no previous experience is necessary.
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Dates:
- Tuesday 24th & Friday 25th January 2023.
- Tuesday 21st & Wednesday 22nd February 2023.
- Thursday 9th & Friday 10th March 2023.
- Thursday 30th & Friday 31st March 2023.
- Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th April 2023.
- Wednesday 3rd May & Thursday 4th May 2023.
- Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th May 2023.
- Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th June 2023.
- Monday 7th & Tuesday 8th August 2023.
- Tuesday 5th & Wednesday 6th September 2023.
- Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th September 2023.
- Tuesday 10th & Wednesday 11th October 2023.
- Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th November 2023.
- Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th November 2023.
- Thursday 7th & Friday 8th December 2023.
Note: The course allows you to go inland or on the coast and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly.
RYA Safety Boat
Participants must hold RYA Power Boat Level 2 Qualification and should have basic knowledge of sailing boats and windsurfing. This course provides the skills required when acting as an escort raft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers, canoes or for racing and training activities. The course also includes rescue techniques and elements of race management.
The course runs for two days from 9am – 5pm and is £150pp. This course is suitable for 16+.
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Dates:
- Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th June 2023.
- Thursday 31st August & Friday 1st September 2023.
- Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th October 2023.
RYA Sailing Stages 1, 2, 3 & 4 (Ages 7-16)
All courses run from 9am – 5pm over two days and are £120pp. All kit and instruction is included.
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Sailing Stage 1:
- Tuesday 4th & Wednesday 5th April 2023.
- Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th August 2023.
No previous sailing experience is required.
Sailing Stage 2:
- Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd June 2023.
- Thursday 10th & Friday 11th August 2023.
Participants will need to of completed Stage 1.
Sailing Stage 3:
- Thursday 17th & Friday 18th August 2023.
- Thursday 26th & Friday 27th October 2023.
Participants will need to of completed Stages 1 & 2.
Sailing Stage 4:
- Thursday 24th & Friday 25th August 2023.
Participants will need to of completed Stages 1, 2 & 3.
RYA Sailing Levels 1, 2 & 3 (Ages 16+)
All courses run from 9am – 5pm over two days and are £150pp. All kit and instruction is included.
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Sailing Level 1:
- Thursday 6th & Friday 7th April 2023.
- Monday 31st July & Friday 1st September 2023.
No previous sailing experience is necessary.
Sailing Level 2:
- Thursday 13th & Friday 14th April 2023.
- Monday 14th & Tuesday 15th August 2023.
Participants must of completed Level 1.
Sailing Level 3:
- Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd August 2023.
- Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th October 2023.
Participants must of completed Levels 1 & 2.
British Canoeing Paddle Awards
Whether you are a beginner or king of the high seas, the paddle awards will help you develop your skills and you can work your way towards achieving the new British Canoeing Paddle Awards.
The three stages to complete are Start, Discovery and Explore.
Any paddle craft can be used to complete the course and it accredited and certified by British Canoeing.
All courses run from 10am – 4pm and are suitable for ages 7+. Advanced booking is essential and all equipment and instruction is included for the amazing price of £60pp.
Click here to go through to our booking page to book now.
Dates:
- Sunday 23rd April 2023.
- Saturday 13th May 2023.
- Saturday 17th June 2023.
- Saturday 12th August 2023.
- Saturday 2nd September 2023.
- Saturday 23rd September 2023.
- Saturday 7th October 2023.
- Saturday 21st October 2023.
Courses at Underbank Activity Centre:
British Canoeing Paddle Awards
Whether you are a beginner or king of the high seas, the paddle awards will help you develop your skills and you can work your way towards achieving the new British Canoeing Paddle Awards.
The three stages to complete are Start, Discovery and Explore.
Any paddle craft can be used to complete the course and it accredited and certified by British Canoeing.
All courses run from 10am – 4pm and are suitable for ages 7+. Advanced booking is essential and all equipment and instruction is included for the amazing price of £60pp.
Click here to go through to our booking page to book now.
Dates:
- Saturday 29th April 2023.
- Saturday 24th June 2023.
- Saturday 26th August 2023.
- Saturday 28th October 2023.
FAA Outdoor First Aid Level 3
Ever wanted to ensure you are safe no matter where you are?
A fan of the great outdoors and want to ensure you are completely prepared for anything you may come across?
Our First Aid Award Outdoor First Aid Level 3 is for you!
During this course you will learn how to provide and deal with: adult basic life support, limb injuries, head neck or torso injuries and medical conditions or sudden illness. You will focus on treatment in the outdoors including incidents involving activity or environmental factors.
All successful participants will be issued a certificate valid for 3 years.
This course is for participants 16+ and runs for 2 days from 9 am – 6 pm.
Location: Underbank Activity Centre, S36 4GH.
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Dates:
- Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd March 2023.
Courses at Chasewater Activity Centre:
Bell Boat Helm Awards
The Bell Boat Helm Award is aimed at coaches, youth leaders and others who wish to introduce and develop paddlers on Bell Boats for recreation and sport based on sheltered water. The Bell Boat helm, when acting as such, will be permitted to take responsibility for the crew and the boat within the guidelines and conditions attached to the award. The main priorities of the helm for themselves and their crew are safety and enjoyment. The award is relevant for use throughout the year, within the provisions listed.
This course is accredited and certified by British Canoeing.
This is a 2 day course for £120 per person.
All courses run from 9am – 5pm.
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Dates:
- Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th January 2023.
FAA Outdoor First Aid Level 3
Ever wanted to ensure you are safe no matter where you are?
A fan of the great outdoors and want to ensure you are completely prepared for anything you may come across?
Our FAA Outdoor First Aid Level 3 is for you!
During this course you will learn how to provide and deal with: adult basic life support, limb injuries, head neck or torso injuries and medical conditions or sudden illness. You will focus on treatment in the outdoors including incidents involving activity or environmental factors.
All successful participants will be issued a certificate valid for 3 years.
This course now also includes accommodation (this is not mandatory, but ideal if you need to travel!)
This course is for participants 16+ and runs for 2 days from 9am – 6pm.
Location: Chasewater Activity Centre, WS7 3QY.
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Dates:
- Thursday 26th & Friday 27th January 2023.
- Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st February 2023.
- Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th March 2023.
- Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th November 2023.
- Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th December 2023.
Courses at Audley Climbing Centre:
Children's 6 Week Climbing Courses
Our six week climbing courses includes full instruction and your children can work their way through our in house qualifications and then move onto NICAS. We have multiple times available and courses that run daily throughout the week so there is sure to be a time to fit in with your busy schedules!
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Course Times:
- Monday – Thursday: 5pm – 6pm
- Friday: 6pm – 7pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 9.30am – 10.30am, 11am – 12pm or 12.30pm – 1.30pm.
Dates:
- Course 1: 2nd January 2023.
- Course 2: 27th February 2023 – Please note this course is only 5 weeks long.
- Course 3: 17th April 2023.
- Course 4: 5th June 2023.
- Course 5: 11th September 2023.
- Course 6: 6th November 2023 – Please note the Sunday sessions will start on the 5th of November and have a break on the 12th of November for Remembrance Sunday, resuming again on the 19th of November.
NICAS
What better way to spend your free time than work towards a NICAS qualification?
You can get your NICAS levels 1, 2 & 3 with us here at Audley Climbing Centre.
Our weekly Thursday sessions consist of 90 minute sessions and you can be sure we are operating under covid-19 guidelines to keep not only you but our staff safe as well.
Children:
Level 1 – This can be completed via our 6-week climbing courses. Book now!
Levels 2 & 3 – Can be completed via these sessions.
Adults:
Level 1 – Can be completed via an instructed session. Book now!
For experienced climbers there may be an exemption from Level 1 – please enquire.
Levels 2 & 3 – Can be completed via these sessions.
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Introduction to Outdoor Climbing
This experience has been designed for participants who are keen to climb or for climbers who have been climbing indoors but would like to try something a little different. This session will take place on natural rock, developing the climber’s confidence.
The course runs from 10am – 4pm at a price of £50pp and the course is suitable for ages 7+.
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Roaches Gate Dates:
- Sunday 23rd April 2023.
- Sunday 20th August 2023.
- Sunday 8th October 2023.
Windgather Dates:
- Sunday 11th June 2023.
- Sunday 16th July 2023.
- Sunday 13th August 2023.
Wharncliffe Dates:
- Saturday 13th May 2023.
- Sunday 16th July 2023.
- Saturday 16th September 2023.
Please Note: Parents to participants under 18 must make themselves known to the instructor and remain on site.
