Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre

Thursday 15.00 – 16.00 £15.00 per session

(pre-booking advisable) Term Time Only All Year Round Weather Permitting.

A mixed group for adults who are free in the daytime and want to try out a Canoe, Kayak or Stand Up Paddleboard or practice with an instructor. Pre booking advisable weekly.

Adults Age 16+

We run tasters, formal courses, hire and clinics to brush up your skills all based on the RYA National Sailing Scheme. Beginners use our crewed boats in Level 1 Start Sailing courses with an instructor on board. It’s best to follow this up with Level 2 Basic Skills to reach the point when you can sail independently in light winds and hire a boat to keep on sailing. The Level 3 Better Sailing helps you sail in a competent way in light to moderate winds – ideal for those who have Level 2 but not done a course recently. Finally our clinics give anyone with at least Level 1 a chance for some supported sailing with an instructor to coach you on the water.

Start Sailing- Taster Sessions (2 Hours)

Please contact us if you would like to arrange a taster session. 

Adult Sailing Courses Age 16+ years

Contact centre directly for course availibility.

To discuss your individual party requirements in more detail please contact the centre.

All equipment provided.

Prices from £105.00 per hour includes 1 hour room hire.

Junior Age 8-16yrs DC1 Tuesday 16.30 - 17.30 Nothing scheduled as yet 

Adult Age 17+ DC2 Friday 13.00 – 14.00 £15.00 per session (booking essential). No scheduled dates as yet

Seamanship Skills

This develops double handed sailing for lakes or sea for those with some experience. *Requires Level 3 or equivalent experience.

Please check back for available dates

Sailing with Spinnakers *requires level 3 or equivalent experience. 

Courses available on request. 

Find your way through our maze of stalactites and stalagmites in search of hidden fossils in our fabulous, multi layered, indoor cave. It’s fun for all ages (8 years +) and abilities. There are trolleys for disability access allowing everyone to enjoy the twists and turns of our very own subterranean adventure.

Available for groups for up to 8 people. For group bookings contact us for more details by calling 0113 3760398 or email sailing.centre@leeds.gov.uk

Juniors Age 8-15years

An Introduction to the parts of the boat and the basic principles of how to get a boat sailing and developing the skills needed to sail around a course to become a confident sailor.

Juniors with Stage 2 can develop further by joining the after school weekly On-Board club. Courses are modular so certificates are awarded when all sections are signed off.

Junior Sailing - Taster Sessions

A two-hour introduction to sailing for juniors, no experience needed. Enjoy the experience of sailing on the water and pick up basic boat handling skills.

Junior Sailing - Stage 1-2

Two days sailing for beginners or those with Stage 1. Learn to control your own boat following the RYA course for Start Sailing

Junior Sailing - Stage 2-3

Two days sailing for those with Stage 1. Learn to control your own boat following the RYA course for Start Sailing. 

Paddle Start- An introduction to useful basic skills for an enjoyable paddling experience

Paddle Discover- Taking you on your next steps towards becoming an independent paddler.

Paddle Explore- Gives you ownership recognising your ability to independently paddle your chosen craft in a sheltered water environment.

Junior Courses Aged 8-15 years

The Award scheme provides a logical progression through safety awareness, skills, varied experiences and developing supporting knowledge in a variety of craft. Courses are modular and the award completed when all sections are signed off.

• Taster - Start  An introductory session using a variety of craft.
• Beginner (Discover) work through various competencies, skills & knowledge in in a variety of craft including basic capsize.
• Improver (Explore) Includes peer rescues, capsizing and advanced skills in a variety of craft 

Explore canoeing week

An action packed week exploring all things paddlesport – Canoeing, Kayaking, Bell Boating and Stand Up Paddleboarding. Suitable for all abilities.

Junior Canoe and Kayak Club

Our Junior Club is aimed at providing some regular water based activity for 8-15 year olds, where young people can continue to develop their skills on a weekly basis during term times.

Bikes, gloves and helmets are provided. 

Junior Off Road Biking Taster Age 8+

Develop your ability on an off-road bike using gears and managing different terrain.

Junior Off-Road Biking Trip Age 8+

Using local trails (must have attended a LSAC Biking Taster previously)

Junior Off Road Biking Club Age 8 – 12

Introduces you safely and confidently to progressive steps to enhance your biking capabilities. Includes an insight into basic trailside maintenance.

Off-Road Biking Skills Workshop  Age 16+

Whether you’re a complete beginner or seasoned improver, we offer workshops to enhance your Off-Road Biking Performance. Several local trails to choose from.

• Team building activity days. We are able to offer a range of options for your specific needs
• Raft building, bouldering wall, problem solving and soft archery
• Hiring of our meeting rooms
• Bespoke packages for large groups e.g. school, youth and community groups
• Coaching, employment, work experience and Duke of Edinburgh Award opportunities. 

Please contact us for more information. 

Outdoor Activity Camp  Age 8+

A week Canoeing, Kayaking, Orienteering, Sailing, Raftbuilding, Standup Boarding, Problem solving, Mountain biking, Indoor Cave, Bushcraft.

Multi Activity Day Age 8+

A shorter version of our popular Activity Camps and a chance to try various activities for a day, indoor and outdoor depending on the weather.

Orienteering Age 8+

Bushcraft/Survival skills/Campcraft   Age 8+

1:1 £35.00 and 2:1 £45.00 sessions available in most of our activities. For 3 or more people our normal group rate applies.

Adult Rowing

Taster Sessions 

Adult Explore Rowing- Comprised of 4x2 hr sessions. The complete course to get you started.

Other courses are available on request 

Junior Rowing Age 11+ Go Row (includes 3 months British Rowing Membership)- British Rowing Learn to Row Scheme, using single sculls with sliding seat.

Junior Rowing Club Age 11+ Must have attended the Go Row Course.

Other Powerboat Level 2 courses are available on request October to March out of season period. We may offer this curse during mid season (May) and late season (September). Please contact us via email to discuss options sailing.centre@leeds.gov.uk

This course will cover rescuing other water users, providing skills and techniques for those escorting race or training fleets or working in a water sports environment including different types of craft.

Pre-requisites – candidates must hold the RYA Level 2 National Powerboat certificate and should have a basic understanding of sailing and windsurfing. 

Courses available on request between October to March, please email a member of the team on sailing.centre@leeds.gov.uk

Adult Courses

Introduction to moving water/river trip- Designed to develop skills to assist in the transition from still to moving water.

The Foundation Safety and Rescue Training Course (FSRT)- This training course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and to be able to deal with common emergencies. These skills form the foundations for safety and rescue throughout BCU qualifications.  Course price excludes BC certification fees.

Leadership Awards- Provide qualifications for paddlers to lead others in a range of disciplines and environmental conditions. Includes one day off-site. *first aid certificate is required to book on this course

Paddlesport Instructor Course- The Paddlesport Instructor qualification is for people whose main focus of work is delivering paddlesport taster/starter sessions within clubs, centres or other organisations. The qualification is not discipline specific and is suitable for instructors who work with paddlers from any of the competitive and non-competitive paddlesport disciplines.

If you would like to discuss any of these courses further or understand the prerequisites please contact us. 

Junior Taster Sessions

Please ensure if any details change that you notify Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre.

Bell Boating, Bushcraft, Canoeing, Indoor Cave, Kayaking, Off Road Biking, Orienteering, Power Boating, Problem Solving, Raft Building, Rowing, Sailing, Soft Archery, Team Building, Windsurfing.

Details of visit to: Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre, Cemetery Road, Yeadon, LEEDS, LS19 7UP (Tel No. 0113 376 0398)

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Fridays 11.00 -12.00

£15.00 per session (pre-booking advisable) Available all year round weather permitting. 

Weekly term-time women only session with an instructor for all ages over 16 years for an introduction to Sailing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding. Boat hire if you have the pre-requisites. Safe, sociable and fun. 

Pre booking advisable weekly.

Beginner/intermediate boards and sails. Wetsuits provided. The only requirement is a degree of water confidence

Adults

Taster sessions

Start Windsurfing Course Age 16+

A gentle introduction giving you the skill to sail where you want and return. Follow this up with hire sessions to gain further experience

Windsurfing refresher and improver clinics are also available on request. Contact the centre for details

Beginner/intermediate boards and sails. Wetsuits provided. The only requirement is a degree of water confidence

Juniors Age 10+

RYA Stage 1 

RYA Stage 2