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The Southampton Water Activities Centre

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Beginners
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Individuals
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This purpose built centre is situated in the heart of Southampton's historic waterfront area adjacent to Ocean Village Marina. The Centre operates on the lower reaches of the River Itchen and Southampton Water, offering waterspouts and outdoor activities to schools, colleges and the local community in general.

The Centre contains excellent facilities that include heated lecture rooms for shore-based sessions. Changing rooms with hot showers. Access for wheel chair users to classrooms, changing rooms, showers and toilets. Experienced and highly qualified staff. Pleasant lounge facilities to relax in and small classes.

The Centre has modern, up to date fleets cruising boats, a superb fleet of 16 powerboats and much more. The Centre is recognised by the Royal Yachting Association for Dinghy Sailing, Power boating, Windsurfing, Shore based Navigation, Cruising, First Aid, Sea Survival, VHF, Diesel Engine Maintenance and Instructor Training courses.

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The Southampton Water Activities Centre
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Please Note: Premises and activities comply with current Health and Safety Regulations. Lifejackets, buoyancy aids, safety craft and safety equipment are all regularly inspected and professionally maintained. All teaching staff are trained and qualified to national standards for watersports and land activities. All minibuses are regularly inspected and serviced by engineers at the City Council's workshops.
Please Note: For all courses, children should be between 8 and 16 years of age and be able to swim 50 metres. If children are unable to meet this swimming requirement due to disability, please phone the centre to discuss any special needs. Where appropriate children will be divided into different age groups according to the nature of the activity. In the event of adverse weather, the centre reserves the right to offer alternative activities to those described. For example in the event of gale force winds, sailing would be inappropriate and therefore a land based activity may be substituted.
Suitable for: Beginners, Experienced, Individuals, Competition Teams
Tuition: Instructor Course
Family Friendly: Child Friendly