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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 Discover 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. If Windsurfing is something that you’ve always fancied then our Discover Windsurfing intro could be the perfect taster for you. It consists of two hour’s private tuition with an experienced instructor the progress you make will really surprise you and it is very realistic to expect that you will be sailing across the lake or lagoon by the end of the two hours.Experience Content : Upon arrival at the centre your instructor will meet you and get you kitted out in your wetsuit. You will then be introduced to the equipment before doing some work on dry land with a simulator. It’s now time to hit the water under the watchful eye of your instructor who will constantly provide tips and advice to make your progress as fast as possible. This two hour introduction will give you an excellent insight to the exciting world of windsurfing and give you a real feel for the sport. You can realistically expect to be sailing by the end of your session which will leave you ready to come back and give it another go in order to learn some further techniques.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:59.99


Gifts EX Element Intro To Wakeboarding(Cable)

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Wakeboarding is one of the fastest growing Extreme Sports in the world and ALOT of fun. Using a cable ski facility is a great way to maximise the amount of time you get on the board and with the instruction provided by Extreme Element’s partner centre’s you will be performing big airs and wild tricks using the kickers and sliders in no time (well maybe not on your first go but you will have a lot of fun).Course Content : Discover Wakeboarding is ideal for those who have never wakeboarded skied or kneeboarded before or for those wanting to make the transition from boat to cable. This is an all-you-need-to-know 2-hour wakeboarding lesson with all kit provided. You will have an instructor on hand to make sure you make as fast progress as possible. If you can already wakeboard then this is still a great course for you the instructors will be on hand to help you improve your riding style and perhaps get you ready to try the odd trick or two. 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:44.99


Gifts EX Element Intro To Wakeboarding (Boat)

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Wakeboarding is one of the fastest growing Extreme Sports in the world and lots of fun. Wakeboarding behind a boat is still most people’s preferred option there is more variation and boats create an important ingredient in the world of wakeboarding which is…errr wake. Our Discover Wakeboarding is a great introduction to the sport; you will be given expert instruction by professionals who will share all sorts of tips and advice to get you up on the board as quickly as possible.Course Content : Your experience will consist of two 10 – 15 minute ‘pulls’ – this is most definitely enough as an introduction to the sport and your arms will know about it the next day. You will be provided with all the equipments that you need and have an instructor on hand to make sure you get the most from your sessions and progress as fast as possible. 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:58.99


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 Introduction to Surfing

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 one day introduction to surfing course will give you a fantastic start to the sport 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 also suitable for people who have had surfing experience as the instructor will tailor the tuition to your needs.Course Content : The course will start off with you being issued with your wetsuit and being introduced to the board you will then be taught the principles of surfing on the beach with the instructor covering paddling pop (standing up) stance and the all important timing. You will then hit the water where you will start putting the theory into practice. This full day course will really give you the best possible chance of catching your first wave an experience you will never forget! 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 Advanced Surfing Clinic

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. Our Advanced Suring Clinic is designed for surfers that have been surfing for a while and feel that they are not progressing. Whether you are trying to master the cutback with buckets of spray! Or just want to have a good looking bottom turn we can help! 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 from masters of their trade! This course is aimed at people who are confident and accomplished surfers wanting to progress further with the aid of top level Surfing Instructors many of whom have surfed worldwide and have a string of Competitive results behind them. You will be boosting airs in no time!Course Content : The advanced surfer clinic is for surfers who are surfing regularly and have developed their surfing and confidence in the water over a number of years. It is based very much on the individual and can be tailored to specific needs. The course will concentrate on more advanced manoeuvres for example Cutbacks snaps floaters making bigger and steeper waves and how to generate more speed which equals airs! Video analysis may be used to help explain coaching tips and to see where you might be going wrong. The course comprises of two lessons that can be taken whenever there is ample swell. We recommend that you try and take them as close together as possible. At the end of the course you will hopefully be able to add another trick or two into your repertoire and who knows maybe busting out some serious airtime! 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 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