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GJW Direct SailFest 2014 offers an unrivalled selection of activities for the whole family

Moving along the coast to the Solent setting of Calshot not only gives a new stretch of water for the racing but an unrivalled selection of water and land-based activity facilities based in and around the massive Sunderland hangar.  Run by Hampshire County Council, Calshot Activities Centre is one of the largest outdoor adventure centres in the UK.

All of the activity sessions (except the recreational skiiing) include instruction from the Centre's fully qualified staff who are keen to point out these are proper taster 'lessons' not just a 'have-a-go'.

The Sunderland hangar houses extensive climbing walls to suit anyone from novice to experienced climber with low 'bouldering' sessions for children from 7 upwards.  Three ski slopes in the hangar vary in gradient and are covered in hole-free Snowflex.  Unlike all other activity lessons available, ski/snowboard sessions at SailFest are fully supervised but not instructed so only for competent skiiers at £15 for 90 minutes, including skis. Children from as young as 4 years old can enjoy a ringo session for £10 for 45 minutes.  And of course this is also where you will find the velodrome - anyone who cycles has to give it a go!  A 90 minute session includes bike, instruction, shoes and helmet for just £28.
 
Windsurfing and kayak sessions are timed to take advantage of the tides over all four days of the event, a little later in the morning on successive days.  To really get to grips with windsurfing, book any three of these 90 minute sessions at a reduced price of £72.
 
Check out the recent news item for details of how to register for the match racing in the Icons - free to enter and the 2 matched boats are provided but spaces are limited.
 
Activities are now open for booking.  Although spaces are limitied, additional sessions can be added to the schedule.  If any class or group would like to book a session at a time not advertised, contact SailRacer via the contacts page of the website.
 
 

8/7/2014 20:53