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The United Kingdom Sailing Academy

ECE has for many years operated water-based activity programmes at this centre of excellence conveniently located at the home of English sailing in Cowes on the Isle of Wight.

Multi-activity and team-building programmes introduce participants to a wide range of watersports in the shortest possible time and can be individually tailored to suit your group requirements.

Accommodation is in multi-bed dormitories for youth groups and twin rooms for adult groups. Food is provided on a full-board basis.

ECE arrangements are often exclusive and may include the opportunity for interaction or combined activities with international students of a similar age if required.

Corporate and team-building packages are available on request.

Below is sample programme that can be modified or incorporated into an inclusive itinerary.

Island Life

Day 1

Travel to the United Kingdom Sailing Academy, crossing the Solent on a private ferry. Be welcomed by your team of instructors and be shown around the site. You will be issued with your safety equipment and have a safety briefing before embarking on your first taste of dinghy sailing. In the evening play kayak games in the on-site indoor pool

Day 2

Today you will be kayaking on the river Medina followed by more dinghy sailing in the afternoon. In the evening enjoy some ice-breaking team-building beach games.

Day 3

The day is dedicated to kayaking – going further afield than before and taking lunch with you to be enjoyed on a local beach. In the evening an activity such as 10-pin bowling can be arranged at a small extra charge.

Day 4

The day focusses on learning how to or perfecting windsurfing for all levels from beginner to expert. Tonight let your hair down to some music and enjoy an on-site disco and meet lots of fellow ‘islanders’.

Day 5

Perfect your windsurfing techniques this morning before returning home - crossing the Solent on a private ferry.

A combination of optional activities might consist of elements of the following in any order:

Kayaking games
Dinghy sailing
Powerboating / Keelboating / yachting
Beach-based ice-breaking or team-building games
Windsurfing
Informal racing / competitions
Water safety and weather basics
Evening entertainments package: disco, bowling, beach barbeque etc.

Optional activities can be programmed into a core activities itinerary depending on the time available and the age and experience of the participants. Water-based programmes can also be included in land-based itinerary

Specialist activities are possible that focus on a core activity such as surfing, white-water rafting or yacht sailing and certification programmes are available.

All centres and staff meet the highest local standards in terms of training, qualifications and health and safety requirements.

Water-based leadership skills and personal development programmes are also available including on-site accommodation