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Water Opportunities

Water Weekend
This is an exciting taster weekend with the opportunity to sample a variety of different water activities. Options available 1) Multi Activity Level 1 or 2 Powerboat 3) One or Two Star Canoe and Kayaking or a mixture. Book your places initially and then sort the exact mix out nearer the time. Additional charges will be made for recognised National Governing body awards. These weekends are suitable for Scouts, Explorers & Network.
Water Weekend £25
15 - 17 May, 29 - 31 May, 12 - 14 June, 26 - 28 June, 10 - 12 July, 11 - 13 Sept at Farndon

Power Boat Courses
We have had a very successful year with Power Boat courses at Farndon and now with the purchase of a new boat and recently qualified additional instructors we are in a position to run wider range of courses. However all courses are for small numbers as the instructor pupil ratio is only 1:3.

Level One Powerboat
This is the real basic entry level for those with no experience at all in powerboats. For Scouts over 12 years, it also qualifies as the power coxswain badge.
Level one powerboat £20
Dates TBC

Level Two Power Boat
Ideally for those with powerboat experience, for Explorers and Adults, two day course Two-day course at Farndon, Newark
Level Tower Powerboat £50
Date TBC

Safety Boat
This is the next level up and is appropriate for those providing safety boat cover for water activities with a powerboat. Pre requisite level 2 powerboat.
Safety Boat Course £50
Dates TBC

Sailing Weekend
A Weekends sailing for Scout, Explorer, Network and adult members based at Lincoln Scout Centre at North Hykham. For novices or experts alike, lots of different boats to try. Camping available.
Sailing Weekend £20
21-22 June

 

 

Sailing Instructors Course
This is a RYA Sailing Course for Dinghy Instructors. The course is open to any over 18’s who can sail dinghies competently; a level 2 is a prerequisite, plus a first aid cert, at Plas Menai in North Wales
Sailing Instructors Course £400
Dates throughout the year, contact County Office for dates

3 Star Kayak Course
A 6 week course to get you up to 3 Star standard, prerequisites are, Two Star and be able to bring your own boat (ask if not)
3 Star Kayak Course £15
10 April start all Thursdays

Canoe & Kayak River Trip
We are going to paddle a length of the River Wye in Mid Wales, staying at Biblings Campsite on the side of the River Wye.  This is the opportunity to gain experience in journeying in canoes or kayaks.
Canoe & Kayak River Trip £25
5th – 7th September 2008

Boat Inspections
Remember these need renewing every 3 years by the County also every year by the authorisation holder plus a check every time used.