Teenage Lessons

School Holidays

13-17 year olds

We organise a specially tailor-made watersports programme for teenagers during our Kids Camp. From our experience, teenagers like to have a lot of flexibility and so offer this to them. We split them into a different group from the younger kids and allow them to have more say (up to a certain extent!) on which watersports they want to improve on and particularly enjoy doing. Their programme is more structured too so that they can really learn and improve their watersports skills but we also keep the fun involved.

We have various equipment for teenagers to try including our laser pico's, paddle boarding, kayaking and hobie cats which always prove very popular! Windsurf equipment varies from beginners' to more advanced kit using harnesses depending on each person's level of ability. Lots of games and challenges are involved to so that the teens learn to work well within a team and practice their leadership skills. It is also an excellent opportunity to make new friends.

By the end of the week, the teens are usually out and about on the boats on their own having learnt how to tack, gybe, capsize, man overboard drills, the 5 essentials, sailing in pairs having a go at both crewing and helming and much much more!

Further training courses

Once kids have learned the basics at level 1 & 2 there’s a choice of two day courses to take you further to more advanced sailing, windsurfin

The AFY, RYA a national sailing schemes reflects all aspects of dingy, cat sailing, windsurfing and outlines in the Syllabus and log books.

Sailing

Seamanship skills
Day sailing
Sailing with a spinnaker
Start racing
Performance sailing

Windsurfing

faster tacking
gybing
stance work
higher wind sailing

Safety comes first with us in all our procedures. We consider radio communication to be essential for safety, and all our staff & safety boats are linked together to our office by radio. We are proud of the level of safety within the organization, but never complacent. We are inspected from external authorities regularly. This includes NSW Maritime ( HD0403) and Australian Yachting Federation, UKRoyal Yachting Association and Flying Fish instructional training.

The best selection of craft

Balmorals fleet of dinghies, windsurfers, kayaks and paddle surf boards, has been carefully selected to maximize the enjoyment of learning new skills in a safe controlled environment.

Our Mission

For the disadvantaged We help children and young people who would not other wise have the opportunity to engage in challenging and rewarding watersports activities to increase their self-esteem, motivation and confidence.

Quality of staff

The school biggest asset is its staff. As well as a high level of qualifications across multiple disciplines, you will find polite, efficient professional and
enthusiastic staff at all times.

NB Lunch is not included. Bring a packed lunch or, if you give permission, kids can go to the local cafes to buy lunch.

Our sessions run whether rain, hail or shine. We will alter our programme according to any adverse weather conditions.

2008 / 2009 Kids Camp Dates

Spring

22-26 Sep
29 Sep 3rd Oct Booked out
6-10 Oct

Summer holidays

Happy Xmas

8-12 Dec
15-19 Dec
22-24 Dec 3 Days only

Happy new year

5-9 Jan
12-16 Jan
19-23 Jan

Happy Easter

6-10 April
13-17 April
20-24 April