General information

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FAQ's

Calshot has a programme of over 400 courses across a wide range of activities, catering for all levels of ability. Our bookings staff will ensure that you receive the most appropriate advice on your choice of course, or will refer you to our instructional staff if more technical advice is required. We also offer private tuition for all our activities.

Course Start and Finish times

Start and finish times are indicated with the course details. If you would like any advice or further information regarding course timings please contact our bookings staff. If you are residential on a Saturday night we offer the chance to use our bouldering wall from 1900-2030

Groups

If you have a group wanting to take part in any of our activities, please contact us to discuss dates and detailed requirement, which can then be tailored to your specific needs.

Safety

Safety is our prime consideration. The Centre operates within the guidelines laid down by National Governing Bodies, and the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority, as well as conforming to the very stringent standards laid down by Hampshire County Council.
Examples of our commitment to safety include:

• Activities overseen by experienced and qualified staff
• All instructional staff are first aid qualified.
• Mobile phones are available for groups off site.
• VHF radios are used afloat and ashore.
• Minibuses have forward facing seats with seat or lap belts.
• Helmets are worn by all novice sailors in singlehanders.
• All ski bindings are set to individuals ‘DIN’ setting.
• Full body or chest harnesses are available for climbing.

However, the activities provided by Calshot are potentially hazardous in nature and participants must accept a certain degree of risk. Those with parental responsibility must also recognise a degree of risk when signing the consent form.

Can’t find dates or the course you want?

If you want something other than our standard courses, or our dates do not suit, we can offer private tuition. If you have your own group, (this could be as few as three), we can tailor courses or dates to your specific requirements.

Staff

Calshot’s Instructional team is led by a highly qualified and experienced group of staff, whose qualifications include RYA Dinghy Coach/Assessors, RYA Windsurfing Trainers, RYA Powerboat Trainers, BCU Coaches and MLTB Trainers. As Instructor Trainers/Assessors they have the perfect credentials to ensure our whole instructional team is working to the highest standards.

Equipment

The design, construction and performance of outdoor sports equipment is ever changing and evolving. Many of these changes have led to safer, easier and more enjoyable participation for beginners and experts alike. To take advantage of these factors we are continually evaluating and where necessary updating equipment, recent examples being:

• 50 square metres of new traversing wall
• variable speed ski/snowboard lifts sor easier use
• Campus board with fully matted area
• State of the art competition class indoor velodrome.
• Fastfwd windsurfing courses
• New Naish Titan intermediate short windsurf boards

• New range of Naish Vantage windsurf sails and booms

• A new fleet of RS Fevas for adult and junior sailors
• 6.3 metre Rib with 115hp engine-fully kitted out with navigation equipment

Accommodation

We can provide accommodation for up to 160 visitors in a mixture of twin, triple bunked and larger four to eight bunked rooms. Whenever possible adults are accommodated in the smaller rooms. All rooms have washbasins with hot and cold water. Ample toilets and showers are available on each corridor. Single rooms can be booked, subject to availability, on payment of a supplement (see booking form).

Catering

Our catering is to a high standard in our large modern dining room which overlooks the Solent. We recognise that active people have healthy appetites and we provide three good meals a day. If you are going off site, then we’ll provide a filling packed lunch. There is always a choice of main meals with an excellent vegetarian alternative available. Visitors with special dietary needs can be catered for as long as we know in advance.

Value For Money

There are no extra hidden costs to spoil your enjoyment.
Our course fees include:

• All specialist equipment and clothing.
• Residential – accommodation from the time of arrival and all meals for the duration of the  

   course.
• Non-residential – meals as indicated in the course description
• Evening activities when appropriate.
• All course transport (when needed).
• Detailed set of joining instructions.
• Tea and coffee during breaks.
• Certificates (unless otherwise indicated)
• On site parking.

Not included:
• Travel to and from the Centre.

• Accommodation prior to the course starting
• A Friday evening meal for weekend courses. (Can be booked for groups).
• Insurance (Optional – for full details see page 22).
• Registration or examination fees.
• National Governing Body log books (except Level 1 Windsurfing Courses).
• Footwear, Towels, soap.

For further details contact our Bookings Office.
023 8089 2077

Calshot Activities Centre,
Calshot Spit, Fawley, Southampton, Hampshire
SO45 1BR

Tel: 023 8089 2077
Fax: 023 8089 1267

Email: calshot.ac@hants.gov.uk

How to find us

By Car (click here for map)
From Southampton, follow A326 Fawley and the brown tourist signs for Calshot Activities Centre and Castle.
Car parking fees are not applicable to those attending courses.
If you are stopped at the gate please show your course confirmation letter or this form as verification.

By Rail

Nearest mainline stations are Southampton Central or Brockenhurst, both approximately 16 miles away. It may be possible to pick up groups by prior arrangements with our Bookings Staff. Telephone 0845 7484950 for further information on train times.

By Bus

Up to date information is available from Solent Blue Line, generally one bus per hour. Telephone 023 8061 8233 or 023 8022 6235 for further information on buses.

By Taxi

West Quay Cars        023 8022 3450   Approximate one way cost from Southampton

£25 - £30

Streamline Taxis 023 8022 3355    From Hythe Ferry (023 8084 0722) approximately £15. Free bus link Town Quay/West Quay/Southampton Railway Station.

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