Youth Scholarship - TR 4

A few pics from the Youth Scholarship - Development and Leadership Program, training session 4, for the Thurs eve group, who enjoyed their Coasteering adventure off Peel in February : )

 We are really delighted with their commitment and enthusiasm... still working on time keeping... : )

Great to see you all, looking forward to next session!

K

ps. time for a few hours sleep before our next adventure...

Youth Scholarship - TR 3.

Youth Training in Port Erin Bay with Coaches Jan & Kim

The Youth Scholarship - Training session 3. took place from Port Erin Beach this evening, sea kayaking into the sunset... pretty special!

The whole intake of 27 students had the opportunity to attend two taster training sessions involving team building activities, and those who have committed to the program have now split into Tuesday or Thursday training evenings until Easter...

Looking forward to Thursday evening's adventure with the other group as well : )

Catch you soon!

Keirron & the Team

Port Soderick - Sea Kayaking

A few pics from Sea Kayaking with the Adventure Club this morning, off Port Soderick, on the East coast of the Isle of Man.

Sheltered from the wind, Cracking paddle in flat conditions, blue skies... stunning!!

Catch you on the water soon!
K

Long Term Adventure Development - launched

Sam Murphy presents 'Certificates of Adventurousness' to Long Term Adventure Development students. 

Having initially completed Stages 1 to 5 in the Junior Paddlesport program, our new Long Term Adventure Development students have been receiving more personalised coaching, as part of their training group. Skills are developing well, including Eskimo rolling.

 Young paddlers proudly display their BCU X-Stream Challenge certificates.

Whilst completing the FUNdamentals - Stage 3 course, students also passed their BCU X-Stream Challenge, Starter Award, and are working towards their BCU PaddlePower Passport.

 John Keggin presents the 'Certificates of Adventurousness' to our newest and youngest Long Term Adventure Development students. 

Having completed the Junior Paddlesport FUNdamentals - Stage 5 course, the young paddlers have also passed the BCU PaddlePower Passport, now on the Long Term Adventure Development.

George Shaw presents BCU PaddlePower Start certificates to Stage 1 paddlers.

Stage 1 graduates in the Junior Paddlesport received their first kayaking Awards.

Its inspiring to see both the intense enjoyment and commitment in this group : )

 Adults - Kayak Safety Training

Meanwhile, our kayak safety training for slightly older paddlers has also been very successful.

Working on water confidence, core kayak techniques and Eskimo rolling... 

 ... and everyone enjoys some fun and games to put it all into practice!!

ALL PLACES ON THE FEBRUARY TO MARCH INDOOR KAYAKING ARE NOW FILLED.

Please contact us to be added to the waiting list and keep updated with new courses.

Catch you soon! : )

K

ps. Happy 20th Birthday to Kim (friday gone)

Youth Scholarship - '15 Intake begins...

Following presentations to Year 12 in the Island's secondary schools in November, 27 students signed up to this intake's preliminary taster sessions. Our Youth Scholarship - Development and Leadership Program is our main community project, delivered by Adventurous Experiences in association with Conister Bank.

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 Coaching People, Changing Perspectives

The training program provides scholarships (including 18 months of adventure training, throughout the winter as well as the summer months) culminating in the team of Manx students undertaking an overseas expedition. As our main community project, it is also a focal point of our long term strategy to raise the level of outdoor skills and safety on the Island.

The training team is selected from Adventurous Experiences professional coaches.

20 students have committed to the program, with training sessions on the water beginning next week. Sessions will continue in smaller groups until the spring.

Adventure Club - Sunday morning training

Sunday's Adventure Club training was from Peel, split to two working groups, using the conditions to develop the technical and tactical skills we've been focusing on. 

Looking at the mighty forecast, this Sunday's training will be on the East coast : )

Catch you on the water soon!

K