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Water Activities Weekend 2023 – Dinghy Sailing or Powerboating Course (Residential)

Between: 18th March 2023 - 19th March 2023 Location: Lakes Outdoor Training, Ulverston Sections: Adult Volunteer

Want to get out on the water this year? We can help you gain experience, work towards and be assessed for an adventurous activity permit or nationally recognised qualification.

When: 18th – 19th March
Who: Any adult volunteer in West Lancs Scouts
What’s on offer:

Gain a nationally recognised qualification in dinghy sailing or powerboating.

At Water Park, Coniston. Saturday 9am to Sunday 4pm. Residential. £70 including food (Saturday evening meal, Sunday breakfast, Sunday packed lunch) and one night’s accommodation. Offered in partnership with and subsidized by Lancashire School Sailing Association.

  • Level 1 dinghy sailing – no prior experience required. 2-day course
  • Level 2 dinghy sailing – some sailing experience required. 2-day course
  • Powerboat level 2 – no prior experience required. 2-day course
  • RYA Safety boat course – minimum 1 year experience since completing powerboat level 2. 2-day course

Lakes Outdoor Training, Ulverston

Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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