2018 watersports brochure

Rockley Watersports RYA Training Get trained by the industry experts beginner to instructor level

BTEC L3 Sport (Outdoor Adventure)

Family Holidays Fantastic family activity holidays to France

A great career choice for 6th formers - find out why

RYA Instructor Training Get the qualifications you need to teach

School & Group Activity Trips

Get Back into Sailing Rediscover your passion with our adult sailing days

The importance of learning outside the classroom

Watersports training & activity trips

Watersports training & holidays

Let's go sailing

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Watersports training & holidays

Welcome to Rockley Watersports I thought it was going to be hard to top last year’s 40th celebrations, but as a Company, it seems we are good at looking ahead to the future with excitment and optimism!

2017 has been a fantastic year with once again so many youngsters, adults and school children taking to the waters across our five centres in the UK and France. For me this year I have decided to follow suit and have spent less time in the office and more time on the water doing what I love the most - teaching!

As well as taking my children to various sailing events across the country, I’ve also started training ladies at my local sailing club twice a week and it’s been amazing. Going back to teaching on a regular basis and watching these ladies improve their sailing, develop a passion for the sport and really have fun, reminds me exactly why Rockley Watersports was set up in the first place.

This experience has been a reminder to me that while office work is a necessity and life can be chaotic, we should all try and take the time to do the things we love or find a new sport or passion that makes us feel great. For me, it’s sailing - hopefully you share this with me too.

Peter Gordon - Owner

SO WHAT'S GOING ON Our story What we offer & locations Choose your course Residential holidays Adults - get sailing!

Have your say RYA Instructor training Rob talks keelboat sailing

A RESIDENTIAL HOLIDAY

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French family holidays School & group activity trips Poole Park & safety BTEC L3 Sport Be part of our team Julia’s House Sailing with a disability Prices & dates

GET BACK INTO SAILING

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ROB CLARK TALKS KEELBOATS

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SAILING WITH A DISABILITY

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WHO WE ARE - WHAT'S OUR STORY to sum us up We are a bunch of people - married with families or enjoying being single.

We have children and a lot of dogs. We love to swim, cycle, run (sometimes simultaneously), sail, wakeboard, ski and windsurf. We’re partial to a g&t, some love to bake and most of us (OK all of us) love to eat cake. We are all different and similar in equal measures, but there are a few things we all have in common - we love where we live in fabulous Dorset, we love the outdoors, we love the water and we are passionate about what we do!

Welcome to Rockley Watersports!

IT ALL STARTED WITH WANTING TO TEACH KIDS HOW TO SAIL...

and it all began.....

We have been teaching sailing and watersports activities for over 40 years and it all started with just a caravan on the beach as an office and a few boats. The idea was to find a way of introducing more youngsters to sailing.

41 years later we continue this aim but it’s now more than that. Our School and Group activity trips offer a new and exciting way to educate youngsters, our BTEC L3 Sport (Outdoor Adventure) course offers an alternative to A levels, a gateway to University and the opportunity for individuals to pursue a career in the watersports industry, our RYA Instructor Courses see Rockley train more individuals to Instructor level than any other sailing centre in the UK and our junior, youth and adult courses means we get to see so many experience the joy of sailing, often for the first time. Bring on the next few years!

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word from Rockley’s MD, Pip

When it comes to this time of year for me to write something for the brochure, it always amazes me how quickly time has flown!

Putting pen to paper really does give me the chance to reflect on what has been a fantastic year and the chance to tell you about some exciting changes and plans for 2018 and beyond.

We have certainly noticed that people are now spending their spare time very differently - we seem to have less of it for starters! With this in mind and a distinct trend in people taking up our shorter courses, we have decided to offer more sailing days and shorter courses. We hope that this will fit into your busy lives and give everyone the opportunity to try a new sport, rediscover a passion or simply improve on existing skills.

As a keen hockey player, sailor and skiier to name but a few, for me, part of the reason I love these sports is down to the people I do these activities with. We hope that our sailing days give you the chance to meet new people and really enjoy the social aspect of doing a sport as well as the accomplishment of learning along the way.

When I look back on 2017, I am immensley proud of our team, we have received some absolutely incredible feedback and nine times out of ten, it’s down to our fantastic staff team, both here in the UK and over in France. We make every effort to ensure the service we give you is first class and fortunately you believe it is too!

exciting plans for the future Watersports training & holidays

Well, at the time this brochure has gone to print we are in the throws of purchasing a property with 30 acres of land, which we will be turning into a Land-based Activity Centre to add to our ever increasing schools & groups product range. The centre will have activities like climbing, archery, orienteering, bushcraft, forest skills, zip wires to name a few, no water in sight! We are hugely excited about expanding our offering and urge you to keep your eyes peeled for news on our website and through our social media channels.

Our BTEC course has seen a record intake this year and we are again excited about the new term and the journey these young people will be on over the next two years. A real proud moment for me this summer was seeing several of our graduates from previous years still working for Rockley, but now in senior roles, being amazing Ambassadors for the company, true professionals.

The family holidays we offer in France has once again been fantastic this year so if you do fancy a wonderful relaxing, fun, sociable and active holiday with your family, then see pages 26 - 33 or check out our website - www.rockley.org/watersports/family-holidays Last but not least, our relationship with Julia’s House has gone from strength to strength and we have been delighted to be involved in the Siblings weekends again this year and the infamous Splash in the Park event. Personally I have once again run the Bournemouth Half Marathon for the charity, along with four novice running friends who had not even run 5km before agreeing to run and support this incredible charity, a very proud moment indeed.

I hope you are able to make some time this year to get out on the water and enjoy this fantastic sport, whether it’s for an hour or a week - once you try it, we hope you will be hooked like we are. www.rockley.org

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WHAT WE OFFER

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YOUTH RESIDENTIAL HOLIDAYS

Youngsters from the age of 10 will love our youth residential sailing or multiactivity holidays at Rockley Point. Fun days out on the water will be followed by home cooked meals and an evening of entertainment. Great memories will be created, life-long friends will be formed and new skills will be learnt.

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FRENCH FAMILY HOLIDAYS

Holidays are about spending quality time with your family, ensuring that your children are having fun and being able to do as much or as little as you like. A Rockley activity holiday means we take care of all your needs including your meals so that all you need to do is enjoy your time on the water or relax poolside!

SCHOOL & GROUP ACTIVITY TRIPS UK & FRANCE

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The positive effect that learning outside the classroom has on youngsters has proven to be profound. With 2 centres in the UK and 3 in France, we have worked over the past 40 years to try and offer the best activity trips in the best locations with the best staff. It’s an adventure your pupils will absolutely love!

RYA COURSES & TRAINING

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We think everyone should get out on the water - it’s great fun, it’s exhilarating and anyone can do it. At Rockley we have an unprecedented range of RYA courses and training from sailing and catamaran sailing to windsurfing and powerboating so you can have a go for the first time or upgrade your skills.

RYA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

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Rockley trains more instructors in dinghy sailing, powerboating and windsurfing every year than any other RYA centre. Our Professional Watersports Training covers everything from basic Instructor courses and endorsements to our longer inclusive packages aimed at developing those with the desire, but who don’t yet have the sailing experience.

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Poole Park activities

At our Poole Park centre located in the centre of Poole, we take local school groups, run school sailing regattas, offer taster sessions, hire out sailing boats, kayaks, pedalos and SUP’s, as well as hosting birthday parties and running children’s holiday camps and weekend clubs. It’s where you can do it all!

BTEC L3 SPORT (OUTDOOR ADVENTURE)

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Now the largest provider of the BTEC L3 Sport (Outdoor Adventure) course in the UK having hosted over 200 students since its launch in 2011. This largely practical course is ideal for those wanting to get in to the watersports and leisure industry or can provide a gateway to University. www.rockley.org

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FABULOUS locations

south west france There are few places as stunning in France and we have spent a lot of time ensuring we have picked the perfect locations for our school groups and family holidays.

Our three centres in south west France - AzuRivage, Le Lac Mimizan and La Rive are based on large, beautiful fresh water lakes amongst breath taking forests and within short distances of stunning surf beaches and traditional French culture. Our locations are favourites amongst pupils, teachers and families for the large, safe watersports areas and the warmth of the lakes, making it ideal for all abilities.

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Poole, dorset We all love where we live, beautiful Poole in Dorset and it is absolutely the perfect place for you to learn to sail, windsurf and powerboat and for us to teach you! Poole Harbour offers possibly the safest and most idyllic conditions, a secure and happy setting for children to experience a residential trip away from home. With tens of square miles of shallow, sheltered water and with the Purbeck Hills as a backdrop, the island-dotted harbour offers a beautiful and challenging environment for children and adults, beginners and experienced sailors alike.

Life is better on the water

Watersports training & holidays

WHY AN RYA COURSE? The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is the National Governing Body for sailing, windsurfing and powerboating and is generally considered to provide the benchmark for watersports training standards globally.

RYA recognised clubs and centres are inspected and approved by an independent assessor as working to the highest standards for safety, learning and enjoyment for the students of all of their programmes, so this certainly gives peace of mind when entrusting loved ones to a new activity and environment.

RYA training is delivered around the world so if you always look for the badge you can be reassured that instruction is consistent and moving from one RYA venue to another shouldn’t result in having to learn everything again from a different syllabus or training style. www.rockley.org

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RYA SAILING COURSES & Training Rockley is synonymous with sailing expertise and training. All our courses follow the RYA scheme allowing you to gain the much recognised RYA qualifications and develop your sailing skills, but they also offer much more than that - sailing is a great sport to get involved in, it’s fun, exciting, challenging and exhilarating at the same time.

S ai l i n g - 2 da y courses At Rockley we offer the whole spectrum of RYA courses taking you from RYA Stages 1 to 4 and through to the advanced sailing modules of RYA Sailing with Spinnakers and RYA Performance Sailing. At Rockley we offer 2 day courses which will cover each of the relevant stages/modules of the RYA scheme. Our youth courses run weekly throughout the school holidays - see overleaf to see which days we run each of our courses.

R e g atta / mu lti a ctivit y d a y For those who have booked on to a 2 day course or two of our courses on any given week, we also offer a Friday regatta / multi-activity day for an additional £50. For those of you who have spent part or all of the week working on their advanced modules, it's a great way to test your skills in our regatta, sail a dart or try sailing a different dinghy while for the younger ones, there's the opportunity to have a go at kayaking or paddleboarding or be taken out for a blast on a catamaran!

special 5 day price; book 2 x course modules and the regatta day with accommodation - £500§ Our 2 day sailing courses are designed to allow you to work on and achieve as much of the selected RYA module as possible, however the RYA scheme does require you to practice as much as you can between modules in order for you to attain the next stage.

SAILING FOR UNDER 8'S We also offer 2 day sailing courses for enthusiastic six and seven year olds who are keen to get on the water and give it a go. Based on a lake at our Poole Park centre, it offers a safe environment for youngsters to learn. While still following the RYA scheme, youngsters will also grow in confidence and hopefully develop a love for the sport which will see them sailing for years to come.

Stage 1: 2 days Mon -Tue

Stage 2: 2 days Wed - Thu

DURING MAY HALF TERM & THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

BEGINNER

CHOOSE YOUR 2-DAY COURSE RYA STAGE 1 / RYA lEVEL 1

This 2 day beginner course is the perfect introduction to sailing. You’ll be taught launching and recovery, steering, parts of the boat and basic sailing. No previous sailing knowledge is required.

IMPROVER

YOUTH: MON-TUE RYA STAGE 3 / RYA lEVEL 3

As well as consolidating what you have already learnt, you’ll also work on sailing theory. After the course you should be able to launch and sail a dinghy around a triangle course in moderate conditions.

intermediate

YOUTH: MON-TUE

advanced

ADULT: MON-TUE

ADULT: MON-TUE

RYA Seamanship skills - YOUTH & adult

During the course you will learn how to handle a boat in all circumstances and solve problems afloat. This will include recovering a man overboard, stopping, reducing sail and anchoring

YOUTH: MON-TUE

ADULT: WED-THU

RYA PERFORMANCE SAILING - YOUTH & adult

In this adult and youth combined course, you will learn how to improve your boat handling and confidence in performance dinghies. You will sail primarily in two person boats with spinnakers.

ADULT & YOUTH: MON-TUE

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RYA STAGE 2 / RYA lEVEL 2

You’ll learn about rigging, launching, sailing in all directions, ropework, capsize and recovery and essential safety knowledge. You should be able to sail and make decisions in good weather.

YOUTH: WED-THU

ADULT: WED-THU

beginners

RYA STAGE 4

You’ll focus on rigging, launching and recovery, sailing techniques, manouuvres in crewed boats and recovering a man overboard. Expect to sail a crewed dinghy around a triangle in moderate conditions.

ADVANCED

rya DAY SAILING - YOUTH & adult

The course will include passage planning and decision making for small boat cruising. After the course you should be able to plan and execute a cruise, depending on conditions.

ADULT: SAT-SUN

rya SAILING WITH SPINNAKERS - YOUTH & adult

You will learn how to rig a boat, gybe and recover one type of spinnaker, either conventional or asymmetric.

You’ll know how to sail the best course possible downwind.

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IMPROVERS INTERMEDIATES

YOUTH: WED-THU

YOUTH: WED-THU

During your course, you are likely to sail a variety of dinghies. Below are examples of the type of dinghy you will be sailing during your time on the water with us.

Adult: SAT-SUN

YOUTH adult YOUTH adult YOUTH adult YOUTH adult

Pico Wayfarer Hartley 12 Wayfarer Hartley 15 Hartley 12.2 Hartley 15 Laser 2000 Hartley 15

Adult Scheme (17 years plus) RYA Level 1 - advanced modules Youth Scheme (8 - 16 years) RYA Stage 1 - advanced modules.

Private Tuition is available for all levels of sailing Once you have decided on the course you want to book please refer to the website for specific dates www.rockley.org

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m u l t i ac ti vi ty & Wind surfing

Multi hull courses

Embrace the long summer holidays and give your children a holiday they will never forget! A holiday that is challenging, active, builds confidence, teaches new skills and provides an unforgettable experience?

Our multi-activity weeks and weekends aim to get youngsters to experience a variety of activities - some of which they may have already had a go at and some that they will have never tried.

Youngsters have the option of staying with us in our residential accommodation or can attend on a non-residential basis.

For those who stay with us, the fun doesn’t stop after their day on the water.

After dinner, the evening activities will prove to be just as exciting with a programme of events to keep them entertained from beach games and bbqs to climbing walls and a visit to the local water flume park.

Our weekend windsurfing course is for youngsters aged 10 years plus who want to have a go at this exhilarating sport.

Once you get to grips with the basics, progress and gain confidence you’ll be blasting across the waters in no time!

There are few things more exhilarating than having a blast out on the water in a catamaran and our location on the shores of Poole Harbour offers ideal training conditions We offer the full range of 1 and 2 day courses which will get you out on a trapeze in no time! Choose from the 2-day Start sailing (RYA Level 1) or Basic Skills (RYA Level 2) or for the more advanced our 2-day RYA Sailing with Spinnakers and Advanced Boat Handling course is the perfect option.

Catamaran conversion courses are also available or for those who are looking to improve on specific areas of their sailing, then our private tuition options guarantees you a boat and an instructor all to yourself!

Please check out the website for dates or call the office on 01202 677272

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S T A YI N G WI T H US Whether you are looking for RYA training or fun-filled weeks on the water for your youngsters, then our hugely popular residential weeks for 10 to 17 year olds is a wonderful option.

A residential holiday with Rockley is not only amazing fun and gives youngsters the opportunity to make some wonderful friendships, it also provides valuable opportunities for promoting teamwork, social and communication skills.

Our highly qualified and committed team of staff are chosen for their passion for the outdoors and ability to instil a sense of fun into all aspects of their stay.

From teaching watersports to our programme of ‘after hours’ activities, we

will ensure that your children are engaged in exciting and stimulating activities throughout their stay. Our residential weeks include full board bunk room accommodation and their week-long activity or RYA dinghy sailing or windsurf training course. This full board option is particularly popular as their experience with us is as much about their time off the water as it is on (or in!) the water.

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FUN

off the water

OUR ACCOMMODATION Our fully supervised, purpose-built accommodation is only a short walk from the sailing centre. Each ensuite bunkroom sleeps between four and six people with girls and boys accommodated separately and those of a similar age sharing a room. Please inform us if friends are holidaying together and would like to stay together. Our own catering team provide three healthy, balanced meals a day and enough to satisfy appetites energised by days out in the fresh air.

S T AY I N G WI TH U S

At Rockley we offer the whole spectrum of RYA courses - beginner,

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We have a full programme of things to do after the sailing day is over to keep even Watersports training & holidays the most energetic and enthusiastic young person entertained. After dinner activities can include anything from beach games to a beach bbq as well as an evening excursion to a local water flume park – so swimming things and lots of energy are essential!

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Youngsters get to stand on their own two feet, develop as individuals, find confidence, independence, an inital awareness of who they are & what makes them tick.

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ADULTS - get into sailing It’s NEVER too late to get into sailing and that’s the beauty of the sport! So if it’s something you’ve always wanted to do, make NOW the time to give it a go!

HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD GET INTO SAILING 1. It’s a sociable and fun way to get fit and escape from your day-to-day

worries and concerns.

2. At Rockley we offer something for everyone - all ages and all abilities.

3. Dinghy sailing is one of the cheapest ways to get on the water 4. It’s an exhilarating sport where you can enjoy the thrill of being out on the water enjoying the fresh air.

5. The majority of clubs offer a programme of races if you fancy competing.

6. Sailing is one of the very few sports in which able-bodied and disabled sailors can participate on equal terms.

7. Want to make it a family affair? Courses are available for the whole family.

Sailing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and whether your aim is to join a club and become a seasoned racer or to just simply mess around on the water with family and friends, our ‘Get into Sailing’ sessions are a great starting point. The beauty of sailing is that you don’t have to be particularly fit, able-bodied or even a good swimmer as you’ll always be wearing a buoyancy aid - you just need to have the desire to ‘give it a go’!

Book on to any of our 2 day beginner courses (see page 10), come along to one of our many ‘Get into Sailing Days’ which we will host on selected Saturdays throughout the year or try our Ladies Only sailing days. With the focus on both learning and fun, these non-certificated but instructional days are designed to get you out on the water and hopefully discovering a love of a new sport.

Cost; £75. 10am - 4pm. Lunch is included.

‘Get in to Sailing’ Days: 31st March, 7th April, 26th May, 2nd June, 11th & 18th August Ladies Only Sailing Days: 14th April, 2nd June, 25th August

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A BIT OF YOU TIME Are you someone who used to love sailing as a youngster but then found that work commitments, illness or having children has meant that you have been unable to pursue your passion? Unfortunately sometimes life just takes over and you find that it’s all about work or ferrying your children to so many clubs that you don’t have time to enjoy the things that you love doing.

Whatever your sport, there is nothing better than rediscovering why you loved doing it in the first place. At Rockley we want to encourage adults to get back into sailing and we are hoping that our shorter courses and ‘Get back into Sailing’ sessions fit around the life that you lead today.

Book on to any of our 2-day RYA sailing courses (see page 10), come along to one of our ‘Get Back into Sailing’ sessions or try our Ladies Only Sailing Days which we will host throughout the year. These sessions are designed to encourage you to come back to sailing, brush up on the skills you learnt years ago and to further develop your sailing. One of the most important part of these sessions is for you to enjoy what you are doing! So while we will still be given RYA instruction (however you will not receive an RYA certificate), the emphasis is on you having fun, meeting new people and enjoying the social aspect of getting together, as much as what you learn on the water.

Cost; £75. 10am - 4pm. Lunch is included.

‘Get Back into Sailing’ Days: 31st March, 7th April, 26th May, 2nd June, 11th & 18th August Ladies Only Sailing Days: 14th April, 2nd June, 25th August www.rockley.org

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HAVE YOUR SAY Ladies from local sailing club, parkstone yacht club talk about their love of sailing since joining their weekly sessions with rockley watersports owner, peter gordon

Factfile kate glasbrook , first took to t he waters just three years ago and now she 's officially hooked !

whatever floats your boat

I started learning to sail at Parkstone Yacht Club 3 years ago, when we joined as a family. My husband has sailed since he was a child, and I was keen to learn even though I was 40! It is only thanks to the brilliant volunteers at PYC that I have had the confidence to try sailing in a safe environment on Thursday evenings.

This year has been the best because Peter Gordon has kindly given up mornings and evenings to train us up. I am lucky enough to attend the morning sessions, with a relatively small and supportive group of ladies. I am not really interested in racing, so for me, the enjoyment comes from learning a new skill in in the beautiful setting of Poole Harbour. When I am out on the water (and

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sometimes in it!) I forget about everything else and relax. There have been many hairy moments when the wind has picked up, but I am always pleased I have gone out.

I have found a new interest and made some great friends. I now also appreciate what my young children face when they go sailing, so maybe I am a bit more sympathetic!

Factfile spurred on by her TWO son's love of s ailing, mel decided that it was about time SHE joined in on all the fun and action!

Parkstone Yacht Club as a family and then I joined the Ladies sailing fleet with Peter on Thursday mornings and have had the best time.

I learnt to sail on a Sunsail holiday in Turkey in my twenties. I did a weeks course in a Pico and absolutely loved it. My husband is a water sports junkie and learnt to sail as a child, but his passion is wind and kite surfing.

Upon returning from Turkey, I had planned to join a sailing club, having just moved to Poole, but I was working full time, studying and trying to also learn to windsurf. Just not enough hours in the day! I never did master windsurfing and while I have sailed on holiday, I had done very little sailing, until this year, since my twenties.

Two years ago my eldest son, Max, then aged 7, started sailing Optimists at Parkstone Yacht Club. I helped on the course and loved being on the water.

I found myself at Parkstone Yacht Club twice a week watching my son have so much fun from sailing with his friends. My youngest son then started sailing optimists and I thought “I want to be part of the fun!� We joined

I have met some lovely ladies who are all of a similar sailing standard to me and I have personally challenged myself and sailed in conditions I would not have dreamed of a few months ago. There have been days on the water with clear blue skies and light winds, chatting as we sailed around Brownsea to beating all the way to Round Island, hiking out for dear life!

While the black eye I received from a gybing boom has been probably the worse bit so far, it certainly has not put me off sailing! This year, we are off on a Neilson holiday to Greece and I hope to improve my sailing in double handed boats and also have fun with my family.

For more details on where to take up sailing near you check out the RYA website - www.rya.org/wheresmynearest www.rockley.org

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Watersports training & holidays

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING Rockley Academy draws together unrivalled experience and expertise to offer more training, more courses and more qualifications on the water than anyone else. Based at our flagship watersports centre at Rockley Point in beautiful Poole Harbour, you can train and learn in a spectacular setting and achieve remarkable results. Our training falls in to 2 catagories;

FAST TR A C K I N S T R U C T O R T R A I N I N G

PROFESSIONAL WATERSPORTS TRAINING

(INDIVIDUAL ELEMENTS OR 10 & 13 DAY PACKAGES)

(4, 6 & 10 WEEK PACKAGES)

Our instructor training is aimed at those individuals who are already more experienced and offers the following courses:

Our Professional Watersports Training (PWT) is aimed at those individuals with little or no watersports experience and offers RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor (4 weeks), RYA Dinghy Instructor (6 weeks) and combines RYA Start Windsurf Instructor and RYA Dinghy Instructor (10 weeks). Watersports Instructor qualifications will open the door into a world of possibilities in this globally expanding industry.

Instructor Preparation RYA Pre-Entry Assessment RYA Dinghy Instructor 10 & 13 Day RYA Dinghy Instructor Packages RYA Dinghy Senior Instructor RYA Dinghy Advanced Instructor RYA Start Racing Instructor RYA Multi-hull Instructor RYA Start Windsurf Instructor RYA Intermediate Windsurfing Instructor RYA Powerboat Instructor

Factfile jess harman Age 19 wORKS at AZURIVAGE IN FRANCE as an rya windsurf & Dinghy instructor

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After completing her 10 week watersports training course with her RYA Dinghy and Windsurf Instructor qualifications in early 2017, Jess headed out to France to work a season. She plans to return to the UK and gain further qualifications through Rockley’s development programme before heading out to France again in 2018 for another season with us. www.rockley.org

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RYA INSTRUCTOR training courses rya dinghy instructor pre entry sailing assessment (16+)

RYA 10 DAY dINGHY Instructor pACKAGE (16+)

An RYA pre-requisite for the RYA Dinghy Instructor course is that all candidates have to pass RYA Pre-Entry Sailing Assessment, conducted by an RYA Coach Assessor. Sailing skills such as man overboard, sailing tight circles, sailing a triangular course and sailing a follow-my-leader course will be assessed to advanced sailing standard.

Our 10-day course enables students to gain all the pre-requisites, as well as the RYA Dinghy Instructor course. The course covers the RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate, RYA Pre-Entry Training and Assessment, RYA First Aid, RYA Dinghy Instructor and RYA Safeguarding courses. Package can be with or without accommodation.

instructor preparation week (16+)

RYA 13 day dINGHY Instructor pACKAGE (16+)

This course is aimed specifically at candidates looking to progress to RYA Dinghy Instructor level who already hold the RYA Advanced sailing modules. The emphasis of the week is on getting you prepared for both the Instructor course and the RYA Pre-Entry Assessment.

MOST POPULAR COURSE RYA dINGHY Instructor (16+)

Our very popular 5-day RYA Dinghy Instructor course teaches you the RYA method, the structure of the RYA and how to teach sailing. An RYA Dinghy Instructor qualification is highly valued and is recognised as the industry standard for employment at watersports centres and holiday organisations both here in the UK and overseas.

This course runs throughout the year and every week of the school holidays. It is our most popular RYA Instructor course so ensure you book in plenty of time to guarantee a space. If you would like any advice regarding this course and the pre-requisites required, call the office on 01202 677272.

Our 13-day course enables students to gain all the pre-requisites, as well as the RYA Dinghy Instructor course. The course covers the Instructor Preparation week (including RYA Pre-Entry Assessment), RYA Powerboat Level 2, RYA Dinghy Instructor, RYA First Aid and the RYA Safeguarding Courses. Package can be with or without accommodation.

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RYA SENIOR Instructor (18+)

RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 (14+)

RYA ADVANCED Instructor (16+)

keelboat Instructor (16+)

This 4-day course covers preparation and delivery of sessions, course and centre management, powerboat handling in a teaching environment, RYA Sailing Schemes and the role of a Senior Instructor. Students will be assessed on a continual basis over the 4 days when running water-based sessions.

The RYA Advanced Instructor qualification enables experienced RYA Dinghy Instructors to coach advanced boat handling skills and the RYA Performance Sailing module.

RYA RACE Instructor (16+)

The RYA Racing Instructor qualification enables experienced RYA Dinghy Instructors, with a passion for racing, to develop skills and techniques required to teach the RYA Start Racing module.

rya POWERBOAT instructor (16+)

This 3-day course trains you in the various techniques and teaching methods required to instruct the RYA Level 1 and 2 syllabus and is run by an RYA Powerboat Trainer. All students will run a number of sessions to develop personal skills and teaching ability. Please note that you are required to complete the 1-day RYA Powerboat Instructor Pre-skills Assessment before attending the course.

RYA START WINDSURF INSTRUCTOR (16+)

This 5-day course is for competent windsurfers who are looking to teach the RYA Start Windsurfing course and the RYA Youth Windsurfing Scheme.

This ever-popular 2-day course includes basic seamanship skills such as handling the boat safely under power in a variety of conditions. You will practice manoeuvres such as coming alongside and man overboard. Some speed work will also be undertaken outside the harbour.

The course will involve the coaching of keelboat skills through the running of sessions ashore and afloat. Coaching afloat will concentrate on a good briefing, the running of sessions to improve student performance and a quality group debrief. Good practical knowledge of keelboat techniques (under sail and engine) is expected.

RYA multihull Instructor (16+)

The course will involve the coaching of multihull skills through the running of sessions ashore and afloat. In order to run such sessions successfully a good practical knowledge of multihull sailing techniques and manoeuvres is expected.

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RYA FIRST AID This one day course covers the principles of first aid with the emphasis on working in a water-based environment. The qualification is valid for 3 years and recognised for all RYA Instructor qualifications.

RYA SAFE AND FUN SAFEGUARDING - ONLINE COURSE

This new course is suitable for anyone working with children and vulnerable adults in an RYA environment. This includes those volunteering or working at recognised training centres and affiliated clubs. It provides a basic level of knowledge and awareness, put in the context of realistic scenarios that anyone could encounter at their club or centre and is also a pre-requisite for instructor training.

RYA SAFETY BOAT (18+)

This 2-day course trains competent powerboat drivers in fleet rescue and the techniques required when rescuing small craft. It is useful for those wishing to assist with rescue cover at their local sailing club and is also a pre-requisite for the RYA Senior Instructor Course.

RYA ESSENTIAL NAVIGATION - ONLINE COURSE

The course which takes about 6 hours to complete is ideal for anyone interested in sailing, motor boating, sea angling or diving, and works well in complementing our on-the-water training, such as the Powerboat Level 2 as well as Start Yachting and Helmsman courses.

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novice to INSTRUCTOR 10 WEEK RYA DINGHY & RYA START WINDSURF INSTRUCTOR PACKAGE This 10-week package trains you to be one of the most highly regarded RYA Dinghy and Windsurf Instructors within the industry.

By completing the combined package you will give yourself the best opportunity to follow the watersports career of your choice.

6 WEEK RYA DINGHY INSTRUCTOR PACKAGE

Give yourself a headstart and get the lifestyle you want. Our 6-week intensive training course is tailored to give you the qualifications needed to work as a Dinghy Instructor within the UK or overseas.

Those who qualify as an RYA Dinghy Instructor at Rockley Academy are considered to be some of the most professionally trained Dinghy Instructors internationally.

4 WEEK RYA START WINDSURF INSTRUCTOR

This course qualifies you to become an RYA Start Windsurf Instructor plus all pre-requisites in just 4 weeks. Basic windsurfing knowledge and skills are an entry requirement. Also includes RYA Safe and Fun Safeguarding certificate and all pre-requisites.

All our packages include full board accommodation, all equipment, instruction, logbooks, exam fees & certificates.

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WE PROFILE.....

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The saying goes ‘If you love what you do, then you should do what you love’ and Rob certainly seems to life by that mantra. As well as being our Operations Director and despite it also being his day job, Rob still takes every opportunity he can to get out on the water with his family and friends. As part of this Rob is a keen and very competitive sailor in both dinghies and keel boats.

"lIke everything, variety is the spice of life"

Part of Rob’s activities outside of work involve being a member of a team campaigning five person J/24 keelboat at sailing competitions across the globe. In 2016 they won the European Championship and so far in 2017 they have won a number of UK events as well as placing 3rd, and 1st European team, at Kiel Week in Germany. By the time this goes to print Rob and team will be competing at the 2017 World Championships to be held in Canada and, in current form, they are in great shape to be competing for the podium places.

As our resident ‘Ask the Expert”, Rob is used to answering the odd question or two. Here, we ask him about his sailing and what lessons he would pass on to others looking at their options in the sport personally and competitively.

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What led you to sail in the J/24 class?

The J/24 is one of the iconic one-design classes with 5,500 boats A build worldwide and an alumni that rivals any. Previous champions of the class have included Olympic, Americas Cup and round the world race winners so you know that the standard of competition will always be high and any successes will be on merit of having sailed well and made good decisions. It is also a class that has been adopted in Poole and fits well into our local environment and all boats are well matched and results are not decided on the level of your finances but your race craft as a team. I also really like the ability to sail as part of a team and we have spent a lot of time focusing on the way we interact, share responsibilities and support each other – something that is essential for any successful relationship in life. I personally take great enjoyment from sailing in one-design fleets, where every boat is evenly matched and at the finish you instantly know how well or badly you have performed rather than waiting for handicaps to be calculated.

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How fit and strong do you need to be?

Obviously like any active sport you need to have a base level fitness to be able to enjoy sailing competitively but, depending on the class you sail and position you perform, there are a variety of options for you. Ironically despite being 6ft2 and 85 kgs my role on the J/24 is as tactician, so I have very limited physical involvement in boat handling exercises and instead spend my time focusing on our route around the course and gaining benefit from conditions and boat on boat situations as they arrive. We sail as a mixed gender team, with every position on board vital for the overall performance, and have tried to have some experience of each role so we understand the challenges we each face.

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In my opinion this is essential to ensure that the natural foundations are in place before progressing into craft with multiple crew and higher loads on the controls. Keel boat sailing is the natural stepping stone between the two disciplines.

Get in on the action!

In order to give others the opportunity to experience keel boat sailing and think about how their dinghy skills would translate into bigger boats we have a few days planned in 2018 to give intermediate level sailors the chance to try their hand in a keel boat with coaching provided by Rob and the team at Rockley.

Dates; 31st March & 1st Sept Price; £95

Would you recommend others to try keel boat sailing?

Absolutely, like everything else variety is the spice of life. Many people A look to gain the basic skills in dinghy sailing before translating this knowledge onto bigger craft and becoming involved in yacht sailing skills.

Rob and teammates, Andy Taylor, Paul ‘Sheep’ Williams, Zoe Dunne and Izzy Savage third on the podium at Kiel, June 2017

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IT'S ABOUT SPENDING TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY

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Our holidays include; > All activities - sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, trail biking > All meals > Accommodation & linen > Use of all equipment throughout your holiday (subject to availability) > Evening socials www.rockley.org www.rockley.org

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french family holidays If finding the ideal holiday to satisfy all your family members from the active child to the parent who just wants to chill out poolside and finally finish a book without any interruptions, is proving difficult, then look no further than Rockley and our Get Active holidays.

Our holidays combine a fantastic selection of activities for both children and adults, allowing the whole family to enjoy the excitement of doing new activities together - a great bonding experience and great fun, whilst also leaving some much deserved downtime to either relax or explore the area further.

beautiful south west france

Each family can choose from our inclusive activities to create their own holiday programme. There is no pressure to participate. You choose how much or how little you want to do. Parents may want to spend the day relaxing, reading a good book or visiting local attractions while we look after the children - it’s up to you. And with activities designed for all abilities, you don’t need to be an expert or super fit to enjoy them.

There is something wonderful about the southwest of France with its spectacular coastline, rolling countryside, forests, magnificent lakes and majestic mountains. In a small part of the Aquitaine region on the outskirts of the small town of Azur on the shores of Lac Soustons lies the unique French campsite of AzuRivage - the location of our French Family holidays. www.rockley.org

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discover AQUITAINE

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our favourite things to do up the culture and vibe of Biarritz with 1 Soak its magnificent buildings, a luxurious seaside town, popular with tourists & surfers alike

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The Atlantic Beaches are a surfing hotspot - dust off your board or enjoy the spectacular beaches and splash in the waves

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Enjoy the Local Cuisine - try the delicious seafood & taste some world-renowned wines

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Visit the fabulous Dune du Pyla - the largest sand dune in Europe with spectacular views across Arcachon Bay and the forest of Aquitaine. www.rockley.org

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wHAT'S NOT TO LOVE ABOUT CAMPING! If you’ve never been camping before you’ll be amazed how easy and enjoyable it is! AzuRivage has all the facilities to make your stay relaxing, comfortable and enjoyable. Of course, if your ideal holiday includes a good book and a glass of something chilled then camping does that best too.

ROCKLEY WATERSPORTS CHALET TENTS Our Get Active Holiday accommodation is provided in our own chalet-style tents. The Rockley chalet tents have three separate sleeping compartments for up to six people.

Each tent has proper sprung beds, full electric lighting and power points. A table, parasol and chairs are provided for you to relax and enjoy the fresh air under the pine trees. On arrival, you’ll find a ‘welcome pack’ including a bottle of wine and some beer (chilled of course) along with some essentials including fruit juice, bottled water, milk, tea and coffee.

AL FRESCO DINING Our holidays are all about you enjoying your time on the water with your family and new-found friends, which is why we take care of everything else including all your meals! Our chef and catering team use fresh locally sourced ingredients for you to enjoy after your activities. Our buffet style lunches cater for all tastes, while our two course evening meal, which includes a bottle of beer, glass of wine or soft drink, gives you the chance to relax and share tales of the day with friends and family.

Please note that no evening meal is provided on Friday to give you the opportunity to sample many of the fabulous local restaurants in the area.

FUN OFF THE WATER! During your time off the water we aim to make your holiday as enjoyable as possible, which is why our varied programme of social events is guaranteed to keep everyone entertained.

Our arrival evening ’Welcome Drinks‘ gives you a chance to meet your instructors and fellow Get Active families and is a good opportunity to ask any questions you may have. After a day or two you can enjoy our ’Boules‘ evening where you can choose to pit your family team against all comers or split up and take on the kids! Test your knowledge at our pub quiz night and enjoy our end of week prize giving ceremony. Parents and children also get an evening off from each other with our activity evenings for the youngsters. While we take good care of them, you can relax with a glass of wine! Please refer to the website for further details.

Please note that the campsite has a programme of evening entertainments that includes a disco and various entertainers. All entertainment finishes by 11pm.

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PICK YOUR ACTIVITY

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Our range of activity sessions means that you can pick and choose what you want to do throughout the week.

Do as much or as little as you like!

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SAILING

Get to grips with during our beginner and intermediate clinics. With sessions focusing on different techniques you can customise your own week of sailing activities

2 Paddleboard

your way around the beautiful lake at Soustons. Go solo or team up with family or friends with our SUP’s easily launched from the beach

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Kayaking

from our beach at AzuRivage couldn’t be easier and you don’t need to have any experience at all. There’s plenty to see and it’s a great workout!

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From your first tentative steps to the sheer exhilaration of blasting along in footstraps and harness, there are few sports more addicitve than

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Explore the beautiful surrounds of Soustons and AzuRivage on our Available for youngsters from aged 11

Windsurfing

Mountain bikes

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GET ON THE WATER! Our fabulous range of water and land based activities means that the whole family get to have a go no matter what level you are!

Our weekly programme of events means that you really can have the holiday you want! Throughout the morning and afternoon we offer 2 hourly sessions of activities for you to pick and choose from so if you are super keen to get on the water or on your bike, you can do so, but if you also want a bit of down time and chill out by the pool with a good book, then you can do that too!

Sarah Robinson and her family spent two weeks at AzuRivage. “We had a fantastic holiday. The children loved their time on the water taking part in the various activities. We did loads of things together as a family but also had the opportunity to meet lots of new people.

When we managed to tear the children away from their friends, we also enjoyed some time off-site - Hossegor was a personal favourite and I very much recommend the restaurant Le Napoli which is a short walk from the beach. The kids have said it was their best holiday ever, and I have to agree that it was certainly up there as one of the best!”

YOUR HOLIDAY CHECKLIST With our French Family holiday we’ve tried to include as much as possible in the price of your holiday, so the important things like meals, bed linen and towels are all included. Here are just a few essentials; Rash vest – short or long sleeved or long sleeved tshirt Long board shorts Sun hat or cap Lightweight waterproof Sun cream – high factor (25 SPF +) If the weather is cooler than normal you may also require some lightweight long trousers and a fleece for on the water Water bottle

Footwear – old trainers or non slip shoes. (sandals/flip flops are not suitable for water activities.)

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Learning just got a whole lot more exciting

5 fabulous locations in south west France & Poole, Dorset supports the development of your pupils

§ “T H A N K Y O U FOR PROVIDING OUR PUPILS WITH SUCH A POSITIVE LIFE EXPERIENCE” jo H N sMEATO N sCH O O l

recognised qualifications National Curriculum Key Stages 2,3 & 4, d of e a w a r d s & b t e c level 2 & 3 provides a positive & enriching experience beyond the classroom

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School & Group Activity Trips - UK & France Over 40 years Rockley has grown and developed to include some of the UK’s most highly regarded residential activity trips for children and young people, with the emphasis on learning by doing. Our original aims are still very much at the heart of the activity programmes today, which focus on building self-confidence through personal achievement and having fun!

Jonny Owen, PE TEACHER AT RINGWOOD SCHOOL TELLS US WHY A TRIP WITH ROCKLEY TICKS ALL THE BOXES WHEN IT COMES TO LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM Ringwood School have been running trips with Rockley for over 15 years now and I have been trip leader for the past six. I’m a massive believer in learning outside the classroom.

Students don’t really know what they can achieve until they are pushed to their limits and for some students their limits are no where near touched within the four walls of a classroom. It’s not until they are faced with sailing or white water rafting where they realise what they can achieve. I feel everyone has the right to see what they can do and the opportunities that a Rockley trip offers ticks all those boxes.

I truly believe that these kinds of trips are a great leveller. Whether the children are sporty or not, or have had any experience on the water, when they are put in this environment, everyone is equal. New friendship groups are formed and students who have never spoken to each other before come back great friends. It’s breaking down social barriers, something that isn’t necessarily possible during a Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm school week. New skills are learnt and children’s confidence just soar - you can’t put a cap on a student’s confidence and how that will translate when they come back to school.

I’ve been on a lot of trips with other providers and the Rockley experience and ethos is by far the best. We couldn’t ask anything more of the staff. Any requirements we ask for on-site are dealt with straight away - the experience of the staff both in the UK and France is fantastic and their attention to detail is impeccable.

Managing Director Pip woods talks about working with julia's house and how it has improved her fitness!

Poole Park Lake Located in the heart of Poole, the lake is ideally placed to offer so much to the local schools and residents of Poole and Bournemouth.

During term time Poole Park Lake is filled with primary and secondary school pupils taking part in a whole range of activities including sailing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and windsurfing. Through Poole Park, school children are able to experience water activities as part of their school life, enjoy activities away from school and outside the classroom and try challenging activities that may be new to them. Pupils and teachers love the safe environment of Poole Park Lake and the positive experiences it offers.

Locals and tourists can also enjoy the lake through short 2-hour taster sessions and hiring a range of equipment including pedalos SUP’s and kayaks. Children in particular are well served with our popular weekend morning clubs as well our holiday camps. Our camps run throughout all the school holidays and are perfect for those who enjoy the water, love being outside and want to have a whole lot of fun - not to mention all the friends they will make! Or if it’s inspiration you need for your child’s birthday then our 2-hour watersports party is a must!

Poole Park is also the location for numerous charity, local and national events including Splash in the Park in aid of Julia’s House as well as the Dorset School Games and the Can Do festival - both aimed at increasing competitive sport in schools and watersports participation.

Call 01202 677272 for a separate leaflet on everything Poole Park has to offer. www.rockley.org

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IN GOOD HANDS

SERIOUS ABOUT SAFETY

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With 41 years of experience in teaching watersports, we have an enviable reputation for our high safety standards, which are rigorously applied at all our centres throughout the UK and France.

Being part of the Rockley Watersports group we can boast the highest level of qualified staff, with 7 RYA Coach Assessors and 10 Senior Instructors amongst our permanent staff. All our instructors are RYA qualified - the majority in more than one discipline. You can relax and be confident in the safety of all activities.

All our centres are fully recognised by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) – the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing, windsurfing and powerboating. The RYA inspects recognised training centres annually.

In addition, our UK centres hold an Adventurous Activity Licensing Authority (AALA) licence.

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BTEC L3 Sport (Outdoor adventure) Courses starting September - fully funded for 16-18 year olds equivalent to 3 a -levels www.rockley.org

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BTEC CASE STUDy

A PERFECT CAREER CHOICE For your post GCSE Education and Training, our BTEC Level 3 Sport (Outdoor Adventure) is a unique course designed to provide internationally recognised qualifications across a range of disciplines that will enable students to build a career in the outdoor and leisure industry specialising in watersports.

This year will see Rockley becoming the largest provider of the BTEC Level 3 course after hosting over 200 students since its launch in 2011 and has increased in popularity year-on-year.

in brief As well as offering a high level of vocational training, our BTEC Level 3 course also gives you a direct route to University or gives you the skills and qualifications you require to go straight into employment.

Fully funded for 16 - 18 year olds 2 year full time course based at Rockley Academy in Poole Achieve industry recognised instructor qualifications Gain a BTEC L3 equivalent to 3 ‘A’ Levels Opportunity to work in the UK or abroad as an Outdoor Adventure Instructor Direct route to University Direct route to employment

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Gemma who lives in Poole, Dorset graduated from the BTEC L3 Sport course in 2017. She talks about the course and her plans for the future.

How did you choose the Rockley BTEC Level 3 Sport? I went to a careers fair where I met and spoke to the Rockley team. I subsequently went to one of their Open Days and realised that this course was exactly what I was looking for.

Did you have any previous sailing or watersports experience? I had been to Rockley’s Poole Park centre on a Primary School trip when I was younger but had no other sailing or watersports experience.

What qualifications did you graduate with? My RYA Dinghy and Windsurf Instructor, RYA Powerboat Level 2 and RYA First Aid. Where are you now? I am currently working in France for Rockley as an Activity Instructor, making full use of my qualifications and enjoying life!

What were the best bits of the course? What I loved most about the course was the mixture of theory and practical work. The practical was a lot of fun, working as a team and getting to meet so many new people who are now friends for life. I learnt a lot.

What is next for you? Where would you like to be next year?

Rockley have a great scheme where staff can further their qualifications whilst working for them. As for the long term future, I’m planning to go to Univerusty to study Sports Management and then hope to work further afield in Australia or the Caribbean.

Any tips you would give someone thinking about doing the course?

Keep an open mind and push yourself. It is both a very enjoyable and rewarding course when you put your mind to it - you really can achieve great things! www.rockley.org

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BE PART OF ROCKLEY

At Rockley we recognise that it’s our staff who are our most valuable asset and are some of the best in the industry and for this reason we go to great lengths to ensure that Rockley is a great place to work.

WHAT IS WORKING FOR ROCKLEY REALLY ABOUT

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TEAMWORK - ROCKLEY PRIDES ITSELF ON ITS ONE TEAM MENTALITY

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VALUE - WE VALUE EACH MEMBER OF STAFF - you ’re our greatest asset

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FRIENDSHIP - IT ’S ALL PART OF A WORKING SEASON WITH ROCKLEY

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PASSION - WATERSPORTS IS OUR PASSION WE HOPE IT ’S YOURS TOO

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LIFESTYLE & FUN - WE WANT YOU TO HAVE A GREAT TIME DOING WHAT YOU LOVE

Turn your passion in to a career As a Company we recognise the importance of looking after each staff member and offering you the opportunity to progress and develop your skills as you continue to work with us and beyond. At Rockley you will not only get to experience a great season but we will also give you the qualifications that you will take away with you on your next adventure in life!

Our unique Scholarship Scheme and Staff Development Programme has already seen staff begin life with us as a courier or kayak instructor, develop their skills even further and are now fully qualified RYA Dinghy and Windsurf Instructors who have worked with us for many years. Activity Instructors have become Seniors, Seniors have become Managers and seasonal staff have become full-time members of the Rockley Team.

With the many opportunities Rockley has to offer in France and the UK, your season with us will be recognised world wide and give you a kick-start into the watersports industry.

“Leap for Success” Course Date; 12th February Contact kats@rockley.org for details

SO WHAT's their story?

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GRADUATED 2016

GRADUATED 2016

LUC Y HOR NE,

at the age of 29, had already travelled a large chunk of the world and was looking for a career change. With a real love for the outdoors and a passion for the water, she saw the Leap for Success programme as an avenue to working within the watersports industry.

Currently working in the UK as a seasonal instructor, Lucy wants to gain further qualifications so that she can take her qualifications around the world.

Her ‘Top Tip’ is “Don’t give up. Just keep going, it’s worth it in the end”

“the best thing about the course was the quality of tuition, the skills i gained and the people i met ”

S c ot t c r ow hur st heard about Rockley while studying at Plumpton college. He started working with us in 2015 as a Paddlesport Instructor. In 2016 he gained his RYA Dinghy Instructor qualification through the Leap for Success scheme. After a further season working in France Scott achieved his RYA Windsurfing instructor during winter 2017.

He is currently working in France as a Centre Senior. He plans to work a further season at Rockley before travelling the world using the qualifications he has gained.”

“The fact that i could USE THE EQUIPMENT IN MY SPARE TIME ALLOWed ME TO FURTHER DEVELOP MY SKILLS.”

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Buy any of our Rockley hats and £2 will go towards Julia's House

jULIA'S hOUSE When it comes to Julia’s House, it really is all about the kids! As long term supporters it is such an essential part of the Rockley life that we do what we can to help such a great local charity.

One of the perks for us as a Company in supporting Julia’s House is that it gets us all really fit! So whether we are training for a marathon, half marathon, triathlon or cycling event we have them to thank for our (relatively) high level of fitness!

Throughout the year Julia’s House also offer a sibling service for the brothers

and sisters of the children that come to the hospice. We work closely with Maria Carroll - sibling worker for Julia’s House and offer residential watersports weekends twice a year. Olivia aged 12 who came to one of the weekends at Rockley Point in April said; ‘When we have sibling get togethers it’s really fun because we get to make friends and have new experiences. It’s great just to be together because we are all going through the same thing’ Maria also said; ‘These events with all the siblings make such a difference to them and their families and I cannot tell you how highly our relationship with Rockley is valued’ We look forward to continuing our support for a long time to come! www.rockley.org

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WHY SAILING REALLY IS an all-inclusive sport Unlike some sports, sailing is something that most people can do even if you do have a disabiltiy. Young sailor, Nathaniel, 18, talks about how he feared that his diabetes diagnoses would end his sailing career and how he’s learnt to cope with his disability.

I started sailing when I was just 5 years with my Mum and Dad old and have since competed in many National and international events.

When I was given my Type 1 Diabetec diagnosis back in 2012, my biggest challenge was to figure out how it would affect my ability to sail.

After a few days of panicking I reached the conclusion that, if I wanted to keep sailing, there was going to be a way. With this mind set, a bit of research and talking to my doctors, I tried different ways of monitoring my blood glucose levels while on the water so that I could keep tight control of my condition. After a bit of experimentation and guidance I realised that being a Type 1 Diabetic wouldn’t affect my sailing at all if I was smart about it and was honest with myself.

People in the sailing world always ask me if it has made sailing more difficult and my response will always remain the same: being diabetic simply made me more aware of things I wasn’t aware of beforehand. It really has been about educationg myself - knowing what food I should eat at what times of the day around my sailing to ensure my diabetes is under control but also help me sail as best I can when I do get out onto the water.

Most of my sailing is currently done through University which involves shorter

races. The fact that I don’t have to spend long periods of time on the water allows me to have more accurate control over my diabetes. Being able to come off the water between some races means I can test my blood sugar and do an injection or eat some food should I need to. It’s a completely different story during longer competitions. Injecting myself while out on the water can become difficult wearing a wetsuit so for me it’s about making sure I’ve eaten enough before an event and that I take the right amount and kind of food out on the water with me inorder to maintain my blood sugar levels.

Obviously in stronger winds, my work load will be that much higher so all of these things need to be taken in to an account.

Being diabetic may be a huge inconvenience and it does come with many challenges but there was no way I was ever going to let it get in the way of my sailing. If I had given up and stopped sailing it would have been much more difficult for me to accept the diagnosis. I would have always blamed my diabetes as the reason I could no longer do the sport I loved with such a passion. I really believe that finding a way to sail despite being diabetic has made me a much more confident and determined sailor.

CAN DO FESTIVAL 11th and 12th June 2018 sees Rockley Watersports host the annual ‘Can Do’ Festival watersports events in Poole Park in conjunction with the popular Dorset School Games sailing events. The aim of this 2-day event is to increase participation in sailing and watersports activities for primary and secondary school children.

For those students specifically on the SEN register, this FREE event encourages youngsters of all ages and abilities to take part and gives them the opportunity to realise their potential.

Hundreds of school children from local Dorset schools have taken part over the past four years. Please register your school with AJ at aj@rockley.org. www.rockley.org

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2018 Prices & Dates

Courses

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Deposit

Sailing Courses 2 Day (incl weekend)

£150

Courses run throughout the year. Please call or check out the website for dates

£50

4 Day

£300

Courses run throughout the year. Please call or check out the website for dates

£50

Full week (incl Friday regatta/multiactivity)

£350

Courses run throughout the year. Please call or check out the website for dates

£50

Youth Multi Activity Weeks - 5 days

£350

Youth Multi Activity Weekend - 2 days

£150

Full week & accommodation

£500

Sailing Days

£75

Ladies Only Sailing Days

£75

Keelboat Days

£95

Windsurfing Weekend

£150

Private Tuition

16,30

13,20

14,28

18

Courses run throughout the year. Please call or check out the website for dates 31

7

26

14

£50

2

11,18

£50

2

25

£50

31

1 14

Call

£50

4,18,25

Please call for availability

£50

RYA Sailing & Windsurf & Instructor Courses RYA Dinghy Instructor

£395

12

26

RYA Pre-entry Training & Assessment

£195

10

24,31

RYA Pre-entry Assessment - Fri or Sun

£110

11

23,25,30

Instructor Preparation Week

£375

RYA Senior Instructor

£350

RYA Advanced Instructor

£175

RYA Race Instructor RYA Multi Hull Instructor RYA Start Windsurf Instructor

2

1

28

9,16,23,30

6,13,20,27

22,29

£50

26

7,14,21,28

4,11,18,25

20,27

£50

27

8,13,15,20,22,27,29

3,5,10,12,17,19,24,26,31

21,26,28

£50

9,16,23,30

6,13,20,27

22

£50

1,22

£50

19,26 12

9

28

10

£50

£175

7

£50

£175

17

£375

19

£50 23

1,22

26

£50

RYA Powerboat Courses RYA Powerboat Level 2

£315

8,10

22,24,29,31

24,26

RYA Safety Boat

£315

10

RYA Powerboat Inst Skills Assessment

£110

5

5

£50

RYA Powerboat Instructor

£420

6

6

£50

7

26

7,12,14,19,21,26,28

2,4,9,11,16,18,23,25

18,20,25,27 29

£50

20

£50

Courses

£

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Deposit

9,16,23,30 2,9,16,23 6,13,20

Multi-hull Courses 1 Day Catamaran Conversion

£180

RYA Start Sailing Level 1

£310

RYA Basic Skills Level 2

£310

RYA Advanced Sailing

£360

£50 £50

Available weekdays or weekends Please call for availability

£50 £50

RYA Shorebased Courses RYA First Aid (includes Manual)

£110

17

31

7

2

14,21,28

Essential Navigation & Seamanship Skills

£99

Available every day

RYA Safe & Fun Safeguarding - online

£15

Available every day

4,11,18,25

1

27

3

£50 £50

Professional Watersports Training Packages Dinghy Instructor - 10 days*

£1275

8

22,29

Dinghy Instructor - 10 days (no accom)

£915

8

22,29

Dinghy Instructor - 13 days*

£1675

Dinghy Instructor - 13 days (no accom)

£1075

6 week Dinghy Instructor*

£2999

19

10 week Dinghy & Windsurf Instructor*

£4999

19

4 week Windsurf Instructor*

£2165

3 week Senior Instructor*

£1625

Leap for Success - 11 weeks*

£1250

24

12,19,26

2,9,16,23

18,25

£100

12,19,26

2,9,16,23

18,25

£100

19,26

9,16,23,30

6,13,20

22

£100

19,26

9,16,23,30

6,13,20

22

£100 £150 £150

2

£150

26

8

£150 £100

12

French Family Holiday Prices Extras Accommodation (per person per night)

£40

Instructor Logbook (G14)

£10.50

Lunches (per person per day)

£4

Sailing Logbook

£6.50

Dinner (per person per day)

£10

First Aid Manual

£12

Windsurf Instructor Manual (W33)

£16.50

£13.50

Powerboat Instructor Logbook (G19)

£13.50

Powerboat Instructor Logbook (G19)

*Includes accommodation & meals.

All courses can be booked with accommodation (age 10-24 years)

GET ACTIVE HOLIDAY PRICE

ACTIVITY ONLY PRICE

> 1 Week - £575pp > 2 Weeks - £875pp

> Activities only £250pp per week > Incl 4 day RYA course - £399pp > Incl 2 day RYA course - £350pp > 2 day RYA course only £200pp Buffet lunches - £5pp / Dinner - £10pp

> Upgrade for 4 days RYA course - £150pp > Upgrade for 2 days RYA course - £100pp

Get Active holiday dates; Sunday 29th July - Sunday 2nd September 2018 inclusive.

Arrival days are Sunday from 6pm and activities start on the Monday morning.

Contact us 01202 677272 www.rockley.org hello@rockley.org rockley1 Rockley1976