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Evening Courses 2011 at Avon Ri Adventure Centre
Will Resume in Spring 2012
| January | Sunday’s @ 6pm | Kayak in Pool |
| February | Sunday’s @ 6pm | Kayak in Pool |
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Kayaking Evening Sessions
Come and enjoy a couple of hours kayaking with us in the evenings from 6.30pm. Please contact us for days. These sessions will resume in Spring 2012
Kayak Pool Rolling Sessions
Have recommenced and take place in our pool every Sunday at 6pm. Booking is essential, limited places
Windsurfing
Learn the skills and techniques on how to windsurf. Beginners are very welcome. Please contact us for availability. These sessions will resume in Spring 2012
Courses
We run Sailing, Kayaking, Windsurfing, Powerboat and First Aid Courses.
All courses must be pre-booked and a minimum of 4 is required for each course.
Hill Walking
Come walk with us through some of the spectacular walks in Wicklow. Meet new friends and enjoy the fresh air. Please contact us for more details.
Mountain Bike Courses
Want some adventure? This is for you!! Come with our qualified mountain bike instructors to trails for adventure.
Contact us for more details on 045 900 670 ext 3
Shotgun Safety & how to improve your shot.
The aim of this course is give the participant the skills and knowledge for safe operations while on the shooting range. And also improving your shot.
- Safety rules
- Gun safety
- Shot safety
- How to break and clean a gun
- The part of a gun
- Skills on how to improve your shot
Emergency Care Course/ First Aid
This is a minimum of 14 hours training which provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to provide emergency first aid in the marine environment.
- Accident Procedure
- Basic Life Support
- Wounds & Bleeding
- Shock
- Head Injuries
- The Vital Signs
- Common Medical Emergencies
- Fractures, Sprains, Strains & Dislocations
- Casualty Handling
Adventure Race Training
Want to start adventure racing but don’t know where to start? Avon Ri is running a 6 week training program covering all aspects of adventure racing: Kayaking, Biking and running. We also run weekend adventure race training.
Compete in the Motivate challenge 24th September 2011
Beginners
Intermediate
Coastal Navigation Training for small boats
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to
safely navigate a boat by day and by night in coastal waters with which you are familiar. It
is intended as preparation for:
• ISA Advanced Sailing Certificate (sailing dinghies, keelboats or catamarans).
• ISA Advanced Powerboat Certificate (open powerboats).
Participants should have completed either:
• ISA National Powerboat Certificate (open powerboats)
• ISA Improving Skills Certificate (sailing dinghies, keelboats or catamarans)
• ISA Competent Crew Certificate (sailing yachts)
• ISA Helmsman Certificate (motor yachts).
Duration:
The Coastal Navigation for Small Boats would normally consist of a minimum of 8 hours
contact time. However, the length of the course may be extended where it suits, or is
necessary, for participants to take a more relaxed approach to the programme.
Mountain Navigation Training
Walking is one of the most popular leisure activities. Part of the attraction of the hills is their fickle character, a calm day, a storm with wind & rain and mist can all be thrown into the mix. There are some basic skills that can be taught on this one day introductory course which will help you Navigate on the hills.
- Personal Equipment
- What to carry
- Maps
- The scales
- Signs & symbols. Contours
- The grid system
- Relating the map and land to each other
- Using A Compass
- Following a Bearing
- Dealing With Incidents
This can be run as a one/two day course which will have a class room element to it, but 2/3 will be spent on the hills.
Mountain Bike Training
With Mountain Biking growing as a sport and a large number of trails opening, this day course is well suited for the person who wants to learn new skills, trails and have a fun day out.
- Bike set up
- Personal Equipment
- Safe Cycling
- Trail side repairs
- Skills and Techniques
- Navigation
- Weather
- Fuel & Hydration
Instructor Courses
We are running a number of instructor courses over the 2011 session. These will be in sailing, kayaking, canoeing and archery. If you would like more information on these courses, please call 045 900670.
Week long courses
Halloween Camp 2011
Avon Ri Adventure Halloween Camp starts on Monday 31st October - Friday 4th November. The children will get to do many exciting activities, such as Kayaking, Climbing wall, Segway, Low Ropes Course and much, much more. This camp is suitable for children age from 8 - 14 years
The cost for the Halloween Camp is only €150 for 1 week. Have a look at our sample Summer Camp Programme.
Book 2 or more children at the same time for only €140.00 per child
Daily Rate is €35 per child
Please call us in the adventure centre to book your place early !
