New for 2012
Dates
We have now updated the course dates for 2012. Bookings are now open.
Low Prices
We have frozen our course fees at 2011 prices. This means we are giving you even better value for money. Remember our course fees are up to 220% cheaper than those at similar training centres in the area.
Water Sport Adventure Camps
We now offer taster sessions, providing the opportunity to try Dinghy Sailing, Windsurfing, and Kayaking/Canoeing over a weekend camp. This is in addition to our normal formal training courses following national governing body training schemes.
This is an ideal opportunity for Scouts and Guides to try a variety of water sports for the first time and for leaders to offer a water activity weekend camp for their Scouts and Guides, with little effort on their part. The leaders don’t even need to attend (subject to age limitations), although they are very welcome, and anyway, why should the youngsters have all the fun?!
Fantastic Watersports
We offer both water sport taster sessions, providing the opportunity to try dinghy sailing, windsurfing and kayaking/canoeing during a weekend activity camp (see the Taster Sessions page), and formal training courses in any of these activities for complete beginners or those wishing to develop their skills (see the individual Sailing, Canoeing or Windsurfing web-site pages). All our courses progress through the national governing body training schemes of the Royal Yachting Association and the British Canoe Union. The awards also qualify for both Scout Proficiency and Guide Staged badges.
Quality Courses
We run five courses at Bewl Water throughout the year offering sailing, windsurfing, or canoeing/kayaking from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, catering for all levels and abilities. You also have the option of attending a number of Saturdays from different weekends if you are unable to attend one complete weekend. We also offer a coastal sailing endorsement course at Whitstable over a Saturday and Sunday, and a white water canoeing course in Wales from Friday to Sunday. All courses are lead and taught by BCU and RYA qualified instructors.
The emphasis during the courses is fun and enjoyment (second only to safety). All sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and safety equipment is provided (except for wetsuits, which are required for windsurfing and can be hired). If you are camping over the weekend (there is an additional camping fee) you will need to bring all your own camping and cooking equipment as well as your food.
For Scouts, Guides Leaders and Adult Helpers
The weekends are open to members, aged 12 years and over (or in year 7, on 31st August), leaders and adult helpers, of Scout and Guide movements, from Kent, East Sussex and Greater London South East. A leader or suitable adult, who need not take part in activities, must accompany Guides and Scouts under the age of fourteen. For those over this age, leaders do not have to attend as adequate supervision is provided, including a Guider with a Camper’s license. However, they are welcome to come – why should the Scouts and Guides have all the fun! Alternatively, leaders and adult helpers can attend on their own as well.
Camping pitches are available for Friday and Saturday nights, toilets and washing facilities are provided. A limited number of caravans and motor caravans are permitted, please enquire when booking.
Scouts that are camping need to comply with the Scout Association’s Nights Away Permit Scheme.
At Bewl Water
Bewl Water is the largest inland recreational water space in Southern England with a surface area of 777 acres with three arms stretching for up to 3 miles in length.
Our campsite overlooks the reservoir, with drinking water on the campsite and toilets and washing facilities close by.
