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Some Don't Like It Hot

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Forum Name: Sailing Holidays
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Topic: Some Don't Like It Hot
Posted By: Pewat
Subject: Some Don't Like It Hot
Date Posted: 23 Sep 08 at 5:59pm
Hi,

I am looking for a family watersports holiday where we can learn to sail dinghies (and enjoy other watersports).  Basically the sort of thing that SunSail, Mark Warner Neilson, etc. seem to do so well.  However family circumstances mean that we will be have to go at the end of August 2009, and all these operators seem to concentrate on places that are too hot for me, e.g. Greece / Turkey / etc.

Does anyone know any cooler destinations for such holidays?

I'm happy to stay in the UK, or go to France / North Italy / Scandinavia, etc.
If in the UK, are any RYA training places particularly good for holidays?
If abroad then I would prefer a package rather than the hassle of sorting out too much stuff locally.

Thanks for any suggestions,

Peter.



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Posted By: vscott
Date Posted: 23 Sep 08 at 6:21pm
There is Loch Ken in Galloway, Scotland?

Also Cumbrae?

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Posted By: foaminatthedeck
Date Posted: 23 Sep 08 at 6:24pm
I'd suggest the Island Crusing Club in Salcombe

I have worked for them in the past and still think that the organisation is great and a beautiful location, have a look at the web site http://www.icc-salcombe.co.uk/ - http://www.icc-salcombe.co.uk/


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Posted By: tgruitt
Date Posted: 23 Sep 08 at 8:28pm
Originally posted by foaminatthedeck

I'd suggest the Island Crusing Club in Salcombe

I have worked for them in the past and still think that the organisation is great and a beautiful location, have a look at the web site http://www.icc-salcombe.co.uk/ - http://www.icc-salcombe.co.uk/


I have worked there too, it's a beautiful part of the world. Good river and sea sailing, with a lovely town too, lots of food, pubs and other things to do as well.


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Posted By: Graham T
Date Posted: 23 Sep 08 at 8:34pm
Tighnabruaich Sailing School in Argyll - fantastic location and really good instruction (at least it was a few years ago when my son had lessons there...)

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Osprey 55 "Tebutinnang"
Osprey 1245 "Two Bob Bit"
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Posted By: radixon
Date Posted: 23 Sep 08 at 9:11pm
I have heard good things about ICC.
The RYA chose the centre to film their DVD's they launched recently.




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Posted By: alstorer
Date Posted: 23 Sep 08 at 10:21pm
For the UK, it might help to know approximately where you live- as I'm guessing if you want to do the whole "holiday" part you'd rather not be somewhere on your doorstep. Also, how hot is "too hot"?

My recommendation (though based on working for them in the past, rather than from a client experience) would be Rockley Watersports- either their base in Poole (lots of traditional British seaside holiday stuff to be found in Dorset) or South West France- the centres are between Bordeaux and Biarritz, on lakes just a few miles from the Atlantic coast. Can still get pretty warm during the day (high thirties) but usually cools off at night (low teens).


Posted By: no limits
Date Posted: 24 Sep 08 at 1:10pm
another vote for the icc

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Posted By: Pewat
Date Posted: 25 Sep 08 at 8:48am
Hi,
Thanks for the suggestions  -  ICC at Salcombe and Rockley Watersports look worth investigating further.

I have also spotted a "family sailing" week at Plas Menai in North Wales  -  has anybody been there?

I live in NW England, and ideally I would like a bit of sunshine, but not the Mediterranean in August.  I have suffered with heat exhaustion when walking and kayaking in this country on hot days, so I don't want to risk ruining an active holiday.  In a couple of years I might be able to get away for an October half-term break - so could then look at Sunsail etc.

Cheers,
Peter


Posted By: radixon
Date Posted: 25 Sep 08 at 9:19am

I haven't been but other half has to Plas Menai. It is a great centre but does have strong tidal currants running through the Menai Straits.

The centre itself is excellent and she would return there again.

I know James (AKA Ratface) worked for Rockley last year in France, he could give you more information as to what the company is like and the holidays etc.



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Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 25 Sep 08 at 11:38am
I went to Plas Menai a few years ago right at the end of their season. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Our instructor spent most of his week in the bottom of his RIB laughing his head off at our antics (the highlight being the pitchpole of the hobie 16 and a F5 and the helm landing on me having managed to unhook himself and miss the jib).

I would go there again but the current GF has no interest in sailing at all....


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Posted By: dics
Date Posted: 25 Sep 08 at 12:56pm

Originally posted by Pewat

Hi,
Thanks for the suggestions  -  ICC at Salcombe and Rockley Watersports look worth investigating further.

Hi Pewat,

If you are thinking about the ICC I have a holiday home in that part of the world if you are interested. It is based in a coastal village with a harbour from which you can sail, snookle, dive and surf from and beaches and is about a 10 mins drive from Salcombe (or an 8 mile walk along the coastal path).

If you are interested PM me and I will send you the link to our web site.

Richard



Posted By: The Moo
Date Posted: 26 Sep 08 at 1:44pm
A bit of a leftfield suggestion but consider Oceanus based in Wells Next the Sea North Norfolk. A great place, generally a sunny spot but not too warm.

http://www.oceanus-sailing.com/ - http://www.oceanus-sailing.com/



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