Adult Activity Courses

Learning to sail can be the start of something new and exciting. This two day beginner course will take you through the basics. You will learn how to rig the boat and turn round safely. Please let us know when booking if you wish to take the course in a crewed dinghy. Timings: 09.30hours to 17.00 hours each day

An ideal follow up for those who have completed Level 1 or who have some sailing experience. We aim to give you in-depth tuition in sailing the boat effectively round a triangular course and some basic seamanship manoeuvres. By the end of this two day course you should be well on your way to becoming a competent sailor in good conditions. This course can also be run as personal tuition, please contact us for more information. Lunch is provided both days Timings, 9am to 5pm both days

You will learn about personal preparation, balancing the board and turning through the wind, with plenty of practical time on the water. Back up sessions on safety, equipment and sailing theory will ensure you get the most from your two day course. Lunch is provided both days. This course can also be run as personal tuition, please contact us for more information. Timings, 9am to 5pm both days

To progress from RYA Start Windsurfing Course, this more advanced qualification will help you fine tune basic skills and make your windsurfing faster and more fluid. New techniques such as the beachstart and harness work will also be taught.

This two day course will provide you with all your essential boat handling skills. You will cover launching and recovery, boat handling, boat maintenance and emergency procedures following the RYA syllabus. Suitable for people aged 16 and above. You can also complete your RYA ICC CEVNI qualification as part of this course for an extra fee of £45, To complete this, please bring with you a passport photo, a copy of your passport and payment made payable to the RYA. Alternatively the RYA membership for the year is also £45, and the ICC would then be free as this is included as membership benefit. This is recognized qualification for inland waterways. www.rya.org.uk Lunch is provided both days

Never tried canoeing or kayaking before? Our taster sessions will help you master the basics and get you out on the water. The Start Award is exactly what it says on the tin, it’s a place to start your paddling journey. If you’re brand new to the sport and really want to learn the basics to get started, then this is the award for you. You’ll cover everything from getting in and out of the boat, what you need to wear and paddling forward. We will be running half day paddle tasters in kayaks, canoes and SUPs, where you will get recognition in the form of an E certificate after completion. Taster sessions are designed for people aged 15 years and older.

Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is a new sport which is growing from strength to strength and is becomming extremely popular which is why we've given you more opportunities to try this sport at Grafham Water Centre this year!. It is great fun and is good for improving your fitness and agility. Sessions run in the morning and are suitable for adults over the age of 18.

This beginners climbing course is for those who are keen to learn the basics of indoor climbing and develop the necessary competence to enable them to join Grafham Climbing Club. The course includes 8 hours of instruction over 4 consecutive weeks and will cover all the fundamental skills required to climb in an indoor environment.

This course combines RYA Better Skills Level 3 and Seamanship Skills Module. On completion of this course, the successful sailor will be safety conscious and capable of sailing without an instructor on board in light to moderate conditions. It will be assumed that when starting the course, you will already have mastered the practical skills and absorbed the background knowledge required for the previous levels.