August 17th, 2012
Wow, what a Summer Olympic Games, hey? The Cobnor Activities Centre team was delighted with the results that our ladies and gents achieved during London 2012 – a total of 65 medals. What a coup for the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), British Cycling and the British Canoe Union (BCU), to boot!
Unfortunately, London 2012 took place during two of Cobnor’s busiest weeks. Our Summer Holiday Youth Weeks (14-16 Expedition Camp,…
October 20th, 2011
Sailing isn’t always about tallyhos and cruising gentle waves with the sunshine on your back, it’s a watersport with its own risks and safety measures. One of Cobnor’s safety measures is the use of a powerboat fleet of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) to act as safety boats.
We’re a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) accredited sailing school and we use safety boats when providing sailing lessons as standard. Obviously, our professional…
June 30th, 2011
The Cobnor Activities Centre team was very pleased to have this arrive in their inbox last week:
Hi Bryn and all at Cobnor,
Just a quick message to say thanks for Phoebe’s great course, which finished on Thursday (RYA level 2). Hugh was absolutely fantastic with the children and is a great instructor. Phoebe loved his enthusiasm and fabulous knowledge – what a star! We really appreciate his excellent tuition.…
April 20th, 2011
Olly Osborne has been selected as a skipper for the Clipper 2011-12 Round the World Yacht Race, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year.
The event, which begins in August, is the longest of its kind at 40,000 miles. The fleet, made up of 68ft racing yachts, will stop at 15 ports around the world before arriving back in the UK in July 2012.
This is the only global ocean…
August 23rd, 2010
Cobnor Activities Centre doesn’t just offer outdoor education but we are actually affiliated with some of the industry specialists in sailing, powerboating, paddle sport and cycling, meaning we offer the very best courses and qualifications in outdoor activities.
Royal Yachting Association (RYA) qualifications are known and respected the world over and designed for all ages and abilities. Cobnor Activities Centre is an RYA recognised centre, specialising in both RYA sailing…