Youth Scholarship - North TR 1.

Students from the North Youth Scholarship Training group had their inaugral training session this afternoon, in sunshine and calm (sea conditions) : )

It was a really fun event, with plenty of learning involved, and lots of laughter!

This group is formed of students from Queen Elizabeth II, Ballakermeen and Ramsey High Schools, and worked well in the teams they formed.

I can't wait for the combined training session over Half Term!

Well done everyone and look forward to seeing you all for next week's session on the sea.

K

Youth Scholarship - South TR 1.

Congratulations every one of you!

An outstanding performance from Castle Rushen High School students.

You've set a high president for the other initial training sessions to follow this week...

We'll see you all next week for Training session 2!

K

Kim's Coasteering Bday Party

To celebrate his 16th birthday, Kim wanted an exciting coasteering session for his mates.
We delivered just that, on Sunday...

Having been promoting the Isle of Man at Destinations show at London Earls Court till Saturday evening, Sunday was a busy Day!
The lads loved the adrenaline pumping coasteering session, along the rocky coastline, into caves with a reasonable swell running, making interesting noises and conditions at some locations : )

The morning was a sea kayak training session off Peel for the Adventure Club - Improvers. We headed South, playing around the rocks with the swell making skills sharpen nicely. Then returned to the Bay and Harbour as the winds increased. Perfect timing as conditions changed dramatically over the next 30 minutes.

Following the Coasteering session, we neaded to the River with the Adventure Club - Intermediates and soon all sorts of swimming and rolling commenced!
Its impressive how fast miving water skills are coming along, and hip control and low recoveries are effective.
Well done everyone!!
A quick pick from the Staff - Black Tie do  

Look forward to seeing you all next week!

K

7th Youth Scholarship Program begins...

We've offered places to all year 12 students on the Isle of Man, and the interest has been exceptional!
Our main community project is our own Youth Scholarship Development and Leadership Program, which has been running since 2002. This will be the 07th program we have been involved in, and its very exciting to be part of this positive life changing process.

We have accepted 28 students onto the initial stages of the Youth Scholarship Program, with applicants from four of the six schools;

• Ramsey Grammar School
• Castle Rushen High School
• Queen Elizabeth II High School
• Ballakermeen High School

Training begins next week!!
K

Sunsets & Sunday training in sea kayaks

 Adventure Club 4* Trainees trip to Chickens Rock, following the wave train from the Stack...

 Happy 16th Bday to Kim, who joined the morning paddling group from Port Erin.

 Foundation Safety & Rescue training on the River Neb, then opportunity to practice on the sea.

 Some early morning coaching sessions off Peel, concentrating on edge control and body awareness.

And its always great to end the day with a fine sunset!

Catch you on the water soon

K

Purple Sandpipers & sea kayak training

Little Sound Tidal Race

(Adventure Club - Intermediates Sea Kayak Training)

Purple Sandpipers

(similar to Turnstones which we also see when exploring the coastline)

Exiting the mighty Sugarloaf Cave

(Discover Sea Kayaking course - 4 weekly coastal paddles)

Exploring Caverns & Caves around the Anvil

(Adventure Club - Improvers Sea Kayak Training)

Guided Discovery Learning

(Adventure Club - Intermediates Sea Kayak Training)

George & Ian trial their customised SKUK Carbon Sea Kayaks

Getting the 'feel' of the kayak in standing waves.

kayaking - river, sea & indoor pool!

Kayak Safety Pool Courses continue throughout the winter, with low coaching ratios and a safe warm learning environment. Check out the website Calendar for availability on the February Pool Course, Discover Sea Kayaking course, and other scheduled adventures.

Sunday's kayak training sessions maximised on the near perfect water level in the river during the morning...

.. then followed the coaching session on the sea in the afternoon, off Peel.

We split into a beginners group, with a few new faces, and the Improver plus team who headed round the Castle to work in the 'lumpy stuff' :)

It was a superb day, only made better by the sunshine and enthusiasm from everyone on the water!

See you all this weekend

K

'just stretching their wings...'