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Dinghy Sailing
Getting more out of....Dinghy Sailing
Test drive a dinghy - before you buy
If you are considering buying a dinghy (new or second hand) you'll need to choose a class of dinghy. This decision will be dependent on the type of dinghy that you are looking for. There are many types of dinghy such as:- Car portable - such as Toppers
- One person dinghies - such as One man Lasers
Sport / Activities
Whitewater Rafting... where to go
You can stay local or go worldwide - it all depends on how much fun and excitement you can handle?
You can stay (relatively) local in Europe or USA or you can spoil yourself and head for the big rivers (usually below the big mountains). ... click to read more ...Skiing
Skiing ... getting more
If you want to get more out of skiing, try
- going more often
- venturing off-piste
- trying slalom racing
- snow boarding or even,
- ski-jumping ????
Dinghy Sailing
Dinghy Sailing... getting started
Dinghy Sailing is very popular across the world - with perhaps the exception of North America where it gives way to Yachting and other sports.
Dinghy Sailing is very popular across the world - with perhaps the exception of North America where it gives way to Yachting and other sports.
You've really got 3 choices on where and how to get started.
Either learn dinghy sailing:
- On inshore lakes
- In coastal waters
- On holiday
Dinghy Sailing
Dinghy Sailing... why?
There is nothing like a sunny late Autumnal day on the south coast of England for exhilarating and memorable sailing...
The wind heaves at a force 5 to 6, the sun leaves the field in the west and ... read on ...Sport / Activities
Whitewater Rafting ... getting started...
For most people white water rafting is a once in a lifetime experience
So don't worry if you've never been rafting before. You don't need any previous experience... ... read more ...Sport / Activities
Whitewater Rafting - age, safety and river grading
What risks are there with Whitewater Rafting, and what do River Grades tell you?
All river rapids are graded according to an international (albeit sometimes rough) standard. The maximum grade of 6 is considered unrunnable...Canoeing
Canoeing... getting more out of it
The range of canoe sports is very large
Once you've decided canoeing is for you it's quite possible to specialise in one or more disciplines in addition to general recreational paddling.
There are 3 basic types of canoe:
Canoe -
Kayak -
Open canoe -
Skiing
Snow Skiing... learning and getting started
No matter who or what you are, you can learn to ski.
If you picked up a musical instrument for the very first time, you would probably be able to make a noise, but you wouldn't know how to play it.Skiing is similar. It's exciting from day one, but the more you practice, the more you get to do. ... read more ...
Skiing
Skiing
Skiing ... holidays on the cheap
Skiing can be reasonably cheap
However there are lots of components to the cost of a skiing holiday. Here's a list of things you can do to minimise your expense:As a beginner you don't need the big ski areas of ... click to read more ...
Canoeing
Canoing ... learning and getting started
The best way of starting to canoe is by contacting your local club
There are hundreds all over the country, for the one nearest you try looking up your local club in JoJaffa's Canoe Club listings. Just search for 'canoe' ... read more ...
Canoeing
Canoeing... why?
It's Friday. It's an hour or two after lunch, it's been a long hard week at work
, but you're cheered by the knowledge that the start of the weekend is in sight.It's Saturday. It's an hour or two after lunch, you're back on the water almost regretfully having found an idyllic spot to relax and picnic.
Getting fit preparing for an active cycling holiday
As with everything else, your chances of success in improving your fitness are improved by setting a goal and making a plan.
As with everything else, your chances of success in improving your fitness are improved by setting a goal and making a plan.Learn more while learning a language
If you find the idea of learning a language interesting, but the thought of an intense course just too, well, intense, then consider combining it with something else.
If you find the idea of learning a language interesting, but the thought of an intense course just too, well, intense, then consider combining it with something else.Goal setting inspiration - Lance Armstrong & the Tour de France
If you're looking for some more encouragement in setting and working towards your goals, the upcoming Tour de France should do the trick.
If you're looking for some more encouragement in setting and working towards your goals, the upcoming Tour de France should do the trick.Here comes the summer...
The sun is out and so too are the camps and fesitvals to go with it.
But what sort of camp or festival will you attend this year? Here's our short intro to a summer of fun....Tags: Clubs, Courses, Dance, dance courses, drama courses, festivals, Sailing, summer camps, Writing, writing courses
Injured troops are enjoy scuba diving as part of their rehabilitationLosing weight, maintaining energy
All too often an attempt to lose weight leads to the reverse. After a day or two of over-dieting, then comes the backlash.... Read how to eat yourself fitter and stronger
All too often an attempt to lose weight leads to the reverse. After a day or two of over-dieting, then comes the backlash.... Read how to eat yourself fitter and stronger
Mountain bike tricks - they're easy right?
