MAY LONG WEEKEND COURSES - Get qualified with RYA Sailing at Firbush Friday 15 - Tuesday 19 May 2020 - The University of Edinburgh
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MAY LONG
WEEKEND COURSES
Get qualified with RYA Sailing at Firbush
Friday 15 - Tuesday 19 May 2020
INCLUDES
ACCOMMODATION,
MEALS, INSTRUCTION
& EQUIPMENT
Visit www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise
MAY LONG WEEKEND COURSES Over a long weekend in May, University of Edinburgh Sport & Exercise provides a programme of weekend courses at our outdoor activity centre at Firbush. With panoramic views of Loch Tay and the Ben Lawers mountain range, Firbush is situated in six acres of woodland on the lochside and just 3 miles from the village of Killin in Perthshire. With direct access to the loch and surrounding mountains, we offer the opportunity to complete a variety of courses, as well as the opportunity to relax and unwind in this beautiful location. RYA SAILING Four days of dinghy sail coaching delivered by qualified and experienced instructors with access to wide range of craft. This sailing course is aimed at the beginner through to intermediate sailor with the opportunity to gain / improve racing experience. For those participants who wish, there will also be an opportunity to gain relevant RYA qualifications. In addition there may be options to gain Keelboat experience. A TYPICAL COURSE PROGRAMME FRIDAY 17:00 Guests invited to arrive from this time onwards 18.00 Bar can open 20:00 Light evening meal (soup and a roll) 21.15 Instructor introduction and kit issue 23.00 Bar and social areas close SATURDAY / SUNDAY / MONDAY 08.30 Breakfast (choice of cereals, toast, cooked breakfast with tea & coffee) 09.30 Meet instructor for course 12.30 Lunch break at the centre 17.00 Cake & tea / free time 18.00 Bar can open 19.00 3 course dinner 21.00 Course related theory sessions 23.00 Bar and social areas close TUESDAY 08.30 Breakfast (choice of cereals, toast, cooked breakfast with tea & coffee) 09.30 Meet with instructor for course 12.30 Lunch break 15.30 End of course, debrief and kit return 16.30 Afternoon tea 17.00 Farewell Visit www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise Firbush.Office@ed.ac.uk T: 0131 650 2594
MAY LONG WEEKEND RATES
Course includes accommodation, meals, instruction, equipment, transport and the necessary
specialised clothing.
COURSE RATES
University of Edinburgh Students £216.00
University of Edinburgh Staff / Non-UoE Students £240.00
Sport & Exercise Members £240.00
University of Edinburgh Alumni £264.00
Non-University £287.00
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
HOW TO BOOK GENERAL INFORMATION
To book your place simply complete the booking form and return 1. Check in is available from 5pm onwards, if you arrive before
to Firbush.Office@ed.ac.uk. This course requires full payment this time, you may not be able to gain access to the centre.
at the time of registration. Payments must be made with credit/ On arrival please report to the Duty Instructor with your completed
debit card and we will contact you for details. declaration forms which are essential to conform to licensing,
safety and fire regulations.
CANCELLATION POLICY 2. All private vehicles should be left in the upper car park
Cancellations made 4 weeks or more before the course will be thus ensuring access to the building by emergency vehicles
entitled to a 50% refund. After this point we regret that we will at all times.
be unable to refund any cancellations. 3. Residents should read the fire drill instructions which are situated
on the back of all cabin doors and beside all fire alarms.
ACCOMMODATION 4. For Health and Safety reasons a NO SMOKING POLICY applies
throughout the main buildings and basement at Firbush.
Your accommodation will be in 4-bed rooms (bunk beds), each
5. We have our own bar at Firbush but the Licensing (Scotland) Act
provided with clean linen, duvets, cupboard space and a wash
(2005) prohibits Firbush from allowing residents to bring in private
basin. On the same floor there are toilets and shower facilities
supplies of alcohol. Drinks at Firbush are reasonably priced.
and in the basement there are separate male and female
Please co-operate with us by not bringing alcohol to Firbush.
changing and shower areas adjacent to a communal drying room.
6. The Centre is not resourced to deal with family pets and we
You should bring your own towels and toiletries.
expressly request that you do not bring animals to Firbush.
On the day of your departure we ask that you vacate rooms
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
by 10.30am to give staff time to turn the rooms around for
new guests. If you or any members of your group have any special dietary
requirement please include this on your booking form.
FURTHER ENQUIRIES
If you have any other questions please do not hesitate
to contact the Firbush booking office on 0131 650 2594
between 8:30am and 4:30pm from Tuesday to Friday.
Alternatively email Firbush.Office@ed.ac.uk
Visit www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise Firbush.Office@ed.ac.uk T: 0131 650 2594
FURTHER INFORMATION
EQUIPMENT
You do not need to bring any specific equipment as Firbush will provide everything required for the course.
However, if you have your own equipment you are welcome to bring it along and our instructors will check
for suitability on the arrival evening. Additionally wetsuits and buoyancy aids and will all be provided.
We advise to pack for a normal weekend ensuring that you have sufficient spare warm clothes allowing
for the unpredictable Scottish weather.
WHAT TO BRING
CLOTHING ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL ITEMS
• Waterproof jacket • Thermos flask
• Swimsuit / shorts • Water bottle
• Old trainers or wetsuit boots • Camera
• A few pairs of thick warm/woollen socks • Blister kit/small first aid kit
• Comfortable walking trousers
• Base layers (best to pack several layers to regulate WHAT WE RECOMMEND WEARING FOR WATER
to the changeable Scottish weather) BASED ACTIVITIES:
• Spare clothes • Swimsuit/shorts
• Hat • Long sleeved top (in cold weather we advise
2 layers)
WHAT ELSE TO BRING? • A wetsuit (provided by Firbush)
• Sunglasses • Waterproof Jacket (provided by Firbush)
• Waterproof sunscreen • Thick socks with old trainers/wetsuit boots
• Toiletries (shower gel, toothpaste, shampoo &
conditioner etc.)
• 2 Towels
Visit www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise Firbush.Office@ed.ac.uk T: 0131 650 2594You can also read
