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Tuition at Rutland Watersports

Learning to sail at Rutland Watersports Centre

We offer high quality tuition at Rutland Watersports. Learn to sail in a fun atmosphere and informal surroundings. Courses meet RYA standards and are all reasonably priced.

For the best introduction to sailing, windsurfing, power-boating or canoeing, come along to Rutland Watersports on the north shore of Rutland Water Park at Whitwell. There is a wide range of clubs and courses running throughout the year that cater for all ages and abilities. A small selection is shown below.  Alternatively go to the bottom of this page to download our full brochure.

If you have an Anglian Water Family Activity Pass, you are entitled to 10 per cent discount on tuition at Rutland Watersports.

Adult tuition 2010

Adult watersports clubs

Prior booking is essential. The adult windsurfing and sailing club clinic is open every Saturday from 4.15pm to 6.15pm and costs £40 per person.

Personal tuition

From £28 per hour for the instructor (kayak/canoe).

Please note: equipment hire is included in the cost.

Tuition using your own equipment

£22 per hour.

Family dinghy tuition

£90  for two hours tuition.

Day Courses for 2010
Day courses run from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Lunch is included.

Sailing courses - 2010 tarrif

Course name Duration Price
Have a go sailing (beginner) 2 hours £50
RYA level one sailing 2 days £175
RYA level one and two sailing for three people 5 days £335
RYA level one and two sailing - individual tuition 3 days £395
RYA start racing 2 days £220
RYA sailing with spinnakers 2 days £210
RYA seamanship 2 days £210
RYA advanced boat handling 2 days £220

Windsurfing courses

Course name Duration Price
Have a go windsurfing (beginner) 2 hours £50
RYA level one - start windsurfing 8 hours (two day course) £140
RYA fast forward - intermediate windsurfing 8 hours (two day course) £170
RYA fast forward - clinic 2 hours £80
RYA fast forward - advanced windsurfing 2 days £220

Notes: Ask about our windsurfing clinics to enhance your skills.

Powerboating courses

Course name Duration Price
Have a Go powerboating 1 hour £50
RYA powerboat level one 1 day £155
RYA powerboat level one and two for three people 2 days £215
RYA safety boat 2 days £250

Canoeing and kayaking courses

Course name Duration Price
Paddlesports start 1 hour £20
BCU one star 6 hours £100
BCU two star 2 days £175

 First Aid courses and instructor courses for powerboating and sailing are available on request.

Brochure

Directions

Rutland Watersports off Bull Brigg Lane Whitwell Oakham LE15 8BL

Rutland Watersports can be found on the north shore of Rutland Water Park at Whitwell.

Telephone:
+44 (0)1780 460154
Fax:
+44 (0)1780 460154
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