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Gifts EX Element RYA L1 Windsurfing

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Windsurfing is one of the most exciting vibrant and challenging sports around today. It is fast dynamic fun exhilarating and above all it’s COOL! Windsurfing is also one of the most cost effective ways of having fun on the water and with the introduction of modern equipment and innovative training techniques it is now easier to learn and pick up than ever. The RYA Level 1 Windsurfing Course is a two day course for people who are serious about learning to windsurf or if you have tried it a while back and want to start from the beginning again. It is a really fun course and your progress will surprise you the RYA Level 1 certificate allows you to hire equipment at RYA Centre’s worldwide under supervision.Course Content : Through out the two day course you will learn the basics of windsurfing with the course covering the introduction to the board and rig simulator work on land balancing and rig handling techniques upwind & downwind windsurfing safety & self rescue techniques and there will be plenty of on water practicing under the watchful eye of your instructor. By the end of the course you will be able to sail around an area and be ready to move your skills on even further. Logbook and handbooks are included in the cost of the course and upon completion an R.Y.A. certificate. Please ensure that you provide a contact telephone number when creating your account to purchase this item as we need to pass this information on to the company that we book these experiences with. Why not look at our full range of experiences

Price:154.99


Gifts EX Element Luxury 3 Night Surfers Break

Monday, April 5th, 2010

This is a fantastic long weekend break in Cornwall which has been the home of British surfing since the 1960s. With its world class Atlantic coastline and waves of all sizes year round striking sunsets and long sandy beaches Cornwall has fantastic beaches and surf for learning and progressing. With an average annual temperature of 14 degrees celsius you will experience some of the best surfing in Europe.A trip to Cornwall is ideal for surfers of all abilities including first-timers. It is perfect for those wishing to enjoy great waves and expert guiding in the hands of our expert team where you’ll be guided to and from the best beaches and coached by a fully qualified British Surfing Association instructor who guarantees to have beginners up and riding by the end of their stay and progressors pushing the boundaries of their surfing capabilities.To top it off you will be staying in a gorgeous contempary barn conversion where you can relax after a hard day on the water and which is 5 minutes away from the local town which has great restaurants and character pubs. Awesome.Trip Content : Your weekend will start by being greeted on Friday afternoon at either Newquay Airport or Penzance Railway or Bus stations and being transfered to your accommodation – a contemporary barn conversion in a secluded hamlet just 5 minutes walk from the picture-postcard village of Mousehole. There are a number of fabulous restaurants pubs and a quaint harbour – all within walking distance of the accommodation for you to explore on Friday evening.Your day will start on Saturday with a leisurely self-service breakfast where you can feast on muffins toast bagels and organic muesli with lashings of freshly squeezed juice and Fairtrade tea and coffee. At apx. 10am you will be picked up and taken to the beach by your dedicated surf instructor who will have already checked which beach has the best conditions. Onboard he or she will have your boards and suits [although guests are more than welcome to bring their own equipment should they wish]At the beach safe storage will be provided for your property and you will receive two hours coaching before having a break to have lunch and chill out before having another two hours coaching. Travelling to and from the beaches takes you through the varied landscapes of Cornwall from the rugged rural beauty of Zennor to the dramatic cliff drops around Sennen and Lands End. Saturday evening is yours to chill out at the barn or again check out the local pubs and restaurants. Sundays’ schedule will follow the same as Saturdays’ although for those who are interested in seeing more of Cornwall the centre can also organise excursions to sites of interest such as Tintagel (legendary home of King Arthur) The Eden Project St Michael’s Mount Geevor Tin Mine St Ives including a visit to Tate St Ives Lands End lunch at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurant in Newquay (subject to availability) lunch at Rick Stein’s restaurant in Padstow (subject to availability).Your break will finish with checking out at 10am on Monday and being transferred back to your transport link

Price:398.99


Gifts EX Element Surfing Improver Course

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Surfing is perhaps the purest of all the extreme sports it has an iconic status and proud history. There is a certain romance in surfing which comes from man harnessing some of the world’s most beautiful and powerful natural forces. Millions of people around the world surf and it isn’t as hard to learn as you may think you need to learn the basics correctly from the start and then it’s all practice practice practice. Our Improver course is designed for people who have mastered the basics and looking to hone their skills under the expert tuition and guidance of a qualified instructor. We have selected some of the UK’s finest surfing locations and with our British Surfing Association qualified coaches you can expect to receive the best possible instruction to ensure that you will progress as fast as possible. This course is suitable for those that have a lesson or two under their belt and looking to develop new skills under the watchful eye of an instructor.Course Content : The course is designed for people who have done some surfing before and looking to refine techniques whilst given the opportunity to practice new skills in a safe environment under the watchful eye of an Instructor. With the Improver lessons you will learn about how to turn catch unbroken waves surf etiquette surfing further out suitable equipment for yourself surfing conditions and generally build on your surfing repertoire in a safe and fun environment. The course comprises of two lessons each lasting about 2 hours which can be taken back to back or over a couple of days. We recommend that you don?t leave too much of a gap between lessons so that things are still fresh. After this course you will be well on your way to being a certified surf dude! Please ensure that you provide a contact telephone number when creating your account to purchase this item as we need to pass this information on to the company that we book these experiences with. Why not look at our full range of experiences

Price:68.99


Gifts EX Element Luxury 2 Night Surfers Break

Monday, April 5th, 2010

This is a great two night break in Cornwall which has been the home of British surfing since the 1960s. With its world class Atlantic coastline and waves of all sizes year round striking sunsets and long sandy beaches Cornwall has fantastic beaches and surf for learning and progressing. With an average annual temperature of 14 degrees celsius you will experience some of the best surfing in Europe.A trip to Cornwall is ideal for surfers of all abilities including first-timers. It is perfect for those wishing to enjoy great waves and expert guiding in the hands of our expert team where you’ll be guided to and from the best beaches and coached by a fully qualified British Surfing Association instructor who guarantees to have beginners up and riding by the end of their stay and progressors pushing the boundaries of their surfing capabilities.To top it off you will be staying in a gorgeous contempary barn conversion where you can relax after a hard day on the water and which is 5 minutes away from the local town which has great restaurants and character pubs.Trip Content : Your weekend will start by being greeted on Friday afternoon at either Newquay Airport or Penzance Railway or Bus stations and being transfered to your accommodation – a contemporary barn conversion in a secluded hamlet just 5 minutes walk from the picture-postcard village of Mousehole. There are a number of fabulous restaurants pubs and a quaint harbour – all within walking distance of the accommodation for you to explore on Friday evening. Your day will start on Saturday with a leisurely self-service breakfast where you can feast on muffins toast bagels and organic muesli with lashings of freshly squeezed juice and Fairtrade tea and coffee. At apx. 10am you will be picked up and taken to the beach by your dedicated surf instructor who will have already checked which beach has the best conditions. Onboard he or she will have your boards and suits [although guests are more than welcome to bring their own equipment should they wish]. At the beach safe storage will be provided for your property and you will receive two hours coaching before having a break so you can get lunch and chill out before having another two hours coaching. Travelling to and from the beaches takes you through the varied landscapes of Cornwall from the rugged rural beauty of Zennor to the dramatic cliff drops around Sennen and Lands End. Saturday evening is yours to chill out at the barn or again check out the local pubs and restaurants.Sunday will start the same way as Saturday with a great breakfast before hitting the beach for a great mornings surfing with expert tuition. After you have had lunch you will head back to the barn where you will have time to shower and pack before being transferred back to your transfer link at around 4pm. Please ensure that you provide a contact telephone number when creating your account to purchase this item as we need to pass this information on to the company that we book these experiences with. Why not look at our full range of experiences

Price:348.99


Gifts EX Element Paragliding EPC Course

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Paragliding is about as close as you can possibly get to the ultimate dream of free flight! The Elementary Pilot Certificate (EPC) is the first qualification recognised by the BHPA and upon successful completion you will be qualified to fly solo under the supervision of an instructor! The course is great fun and you will learn a massive amount about the equipment safety weather and most importantly….flying! The follow up course to the EPC is the CPC after which you will be qualified to fly independently.Course Content : The course normally takes around 4 days – two days on the lower slopes of a hill and two working your way to the top. When you get your EP you will be able to prepare your wing and equipment do the necessary safety checks assess site/weather conditions take off and land by yourself carry out moderate turns and execute a simple flight plan.Please ensure that you provide a contact telephone number when creating your account to purchase this item as we need to pass this information on to the company that we book these experiences with.Why not look at our full range of experiences

Price:549.99


Gifts EX Element Paragliding EPC + CPC Course

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Paragliding is about as close as you can possibly get to the ultimate dream of free flight! This is a double course for anyone who is really serious about getting into the great sport of paragliding. You will cover both the Elementary Pilot Rating and the Club Pilot rating. The Elementary Pilots Certificate (EPC) is the first qualification recognised by the BHPA and upon successful completion you will be qualified to fly solo under the supervision of an instructor! The course is great fun and you will learn a massive amount about the equipment safety weather and most importantly….flying! You will then move on to the The Club Pilots Certificate (CPC) which is the qualification recognised by the BHPA that upon successful completion will allow you to fly without the guidance of an instructor! By the end of this great double course you will have the confidence and skills to soar with the birds!Course Content : The EPC normally takes around 4 days – two days on the lower slopes of a hill and two working your way to the top. When you get your EP you will be able to prepare your wing and equipment do the necessary safety checks assess site/weather conditions take off and land by yourself carry out moderate turns and execute a simple flight plan. The CPC Builds on the skills learned during your EPC course; you will perfect more defined turns and more elaborate flight plans which will enable you to soar for the first time. You will then explore the flying characteristics and stability of your wing more fully. The final part of the course is usually the top landing tasks – yes you will land on top of the hill no more walking up!Please ensure that you provide a contact telephone number when creating your account to purchase this item as we need to pass this information on to the company that we book these experiences with.Why not look at our full range of experiences

Price:989.99


Gifts EX Element Paragliding CPC Course

Monday, April 5th, 2010

In order to take this course you must already be qualified to Elementary Pilot Certificate (EPC) level and by the end of it you will have the confidence and skills to soar with the birds! Paragliding is about as close as you can possibly get to the ultimate dream of free flight! The Club Pilots Certificate (CPC) is the qualification recognised by the BHPA that upon successful completion allows you to fly without the guidance of an instructor!Course Content : Building on the skills learned during your EPC course you will perfect more defined turns and more elaborate flight plans which will enable you to soar for the first time. You will then explore the flying characteristics and stability of your wing more fully. The final part of the course is usually the top landing tasks – yes you will land on top of the hill no more walking up!Please ensure that you provide a contact telephone number when creating your account to purchase this item as we need to pass this information on to the company that we book these experiences with.Why not look at our full range of experiences

Price:538.28


Gifts EX Element Paragliding 1 Day Intro Course

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Paragliding is about as close as you can possibly get to the ultimate dream of free flight. The One Day Introduction to Paragliding Course is a fun day where you will really get a feel as to what this great sport is all about. You will be introduced to the equipment and the principles of paragliding and will have a go at all sorts of things such as ground control launching and take off! This is a great day and if you decide to continue with your training to become a qualified paraglider this counts as the first day of your EPC course. You can soar with the birds!Course Content:You will start your day by either meeting your instructor at the centre or at an agreed location which will be selected depending on conditions. You will have a safety briefing and be introduced to the equipment which includes the glider harness and helmet. You will then work on how to handle the glider when it is on the ground and how to control it when it is in the air. The fun really starts when you start learning to land and take-off and you will depending on conditions finish the day with some low level flights. This course will teach you the basics of paragliding and as well as being a fun day will provide an excellent grounding if you choose to continue with the sport. This day counts as the first day of training towards the EPC (Elementary Pilots Course) qualification.Please ensure that you provide a contact telephone number when creating your account to purchase this item as we need to pass this information on to the company that we book these experiences with.Why not look at our full range of experiences

Price:148.99


Gifts EX Element Kitesurfing 3 Day Course

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Kitesurfing or Kiteboarding has exploded on to the Extreme Sports scene over the past five years; it takes the best from a range of water sports like surfing wakeboarding windsurfing and paragliding. With the introduction of modern equipment and a structured approached to learning which is developed by the International Kitesurfing Organisation (IKO) learning to Kitesurf has never been easier. Our 1 Day Introduction to Kitesurfing Course is your way in to one of the fastest growing sports of the 21st century and the perfect way to get a taste of this great extreme sport. Find out what all the hypes about… This three day course will cover all aspects of kitesurfing to take you from being a complete novice to a safe kitesurfer who can go out and enjoy and practice the sport without instructor supervision. During the course you will cover launching and landing of kites pre flight checks water safety body-dragging re-launching from water water self rescues load and launch board starts rules of the road edging & riding up wind self launching self landing weather theory and much more In short the complete Kitesurfing course.Please ensure that you provide a contact telephone number when creating your account to purchase this item as we need to pass this information on to the company that we book these experiences with. Why not look at our full range of experiences

Price:308.99


Gifts EX Element Kitesurfing 1 Day Course

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Kitesurfing or Kiteboarding has exploded on to the Extreme Sports scene over the past five years; it takes the best from a range of water sports like surfing wakeboarding windsurfing and paragliding. With the introduction of modern equipment and a structured approached to learning which is developed by the International Kitesurfing Organisation (IKO) learning to Kitesurf has never been easier. Our 1 Day Introduction to Kitesurfing Course is your way in to one of the fastest growing sports of the 21st century and the perfect way to get a taste of this great extreme sport. Find out what all the hypes about… This one day course will give you all the fundamentals of kiteflying (which is 90% what kitesurfing is all about) and give you an introduction to all the equipment kiteboards kitesurf kites and safety. The fun really starts when you hit the water and start practicing body dragging (which is being pulled over the water by the kite) this is when you will really start to appreciate the power that these kites generate. By the end of the day depending on your progress you might start putting your new skills together and start attempting some board starts.Please ensure that you provide a contact telephone number when creating your account to purchase this item as we need to pass this information on to the company that we book these experiences with. Why not look at our full range of experiences

Price:119.99