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General Information
What to bring |
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The following list made up of items we have found necessary
for your child to bring them for the duration of their course:
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An OLD pair of trainers or plimsolls,
that you don’t mind them getting wet and muddy.
(Children will not be allowed on the water without soft
soled shoes). Open toed sandals are not recommended. |
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An OLD pair of shorts that can be worn
over a wetsuit to help reduce wear. |
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Swim wear and a towel. |
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Sun cream and a hat – even on cloudy days! |
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Waterproof jacket or cagoule. |
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Packed lunch (for full day courses). |
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Snacks (for half day course). |
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A water bottle. |
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Spare change for refreshments from the café. |
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| Lost
Property & Valuables |
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Please ensure that all personal items are clearly labelled
with your child’s name. If your child does lose a personal
item then please contact the Centre as soon as possible. Lost
property items are kept for one week and thereafter disposed
of unless directed otherwise.
PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW your children to bring large amounts
of money, mobile phones or expensive items of clothing as
inevitably every year some of these items will go missing.
The Centre does not have a serious problem with theft, however,
prevention is better than cure.
The Centre does not accept any responsibility for the loss
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| Disruptive
Students |
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In our environment it is essential that the instructors
directions are followed. In the interest of safety any children
who are considered to be consistently ignoring such directions
will be asked to leave the water. This may be temporary or
permanent depending upon the situation. Children will be given
two verbal warnings and if their unruly or disruptive behaviour
persists, they will be removed from the water and their parents
contacted to collect them.
In such circumstances the child will not be asked back to
complete the course and there will be no refund of course
fees. Please ensure your child is aware of the consequence
of such behaviour as the Centre’s decision is final.
Similarly, bullying is not tolerated at the Centre and can
result in the same course of action as disruptive students
i.e. expulsion from the course. If your child feels that they
are being bullied it is important that the Centre staff are
informed as quickly as possible so that we can take action.
This is a complicated and sensitive issue and each scenario
will be handled accordingly and with discretion.
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| Heath
& Safety |
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Bray Lake has been teaching watersports for 25 years and
is one of most highly respected centres in the country. We
openly encourage the participation of young people in watersports
at all levels through our junior and schools programme, Junior
Club activities and the sponsorship of local aspiring racers.
Our primary aim is to ensure that all our activities are
fun, rewarding, but above all safe. Today all commercial centres
offering adventurous activities have to comply with strict
Government legislation and guide lines as set down by the
sports Governing Bodies. This basically means that waters
sport participation at recognised centres has become one of
the safest forms of adventurous activities.
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Centre Recognition
The Centre is recognised by the Royal Yachting Association
(RYA) and British Canoe Union (BCU), and holds an ‘Adventure
Activities Licence’ (AALA approval). It is required
to have yearly inspections by these National Governing
Bodies (NGB’s) to ensure that it meets with industry
standards. All areas of the operation are inspected
with close attention given to health and safety, insurance,
coaching standards, equipment quality and condition.
A copy of our Inspection Certificate is available on
request, please contact
the Centre.
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Centre Health and Safety Policy and Operating
Procedures
The Centre is required by law to have a written document
that states its Health and Safety Policy and its day
to day Operating Procedures. This is checked yearly
as part of the centre recognition process and is updated
on a regular basis to reflect new industry standards
and to ensure continued safe practice. All staff are
required to work within the operational guidelines set
down by the Operating Procedures Manual. A copy of our
Operating Procedures Manual is available on request,
please contact the
Centre.
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Centre Staff
All instruction at Bray Lake is provided by qualified
RYA or BCU instructors. All of our staff undergo in-house
training to ensure that health and safety issues specific
to Bray Lake are covered. Our instructor / student ratios
comply with NGB recommendations. All of our staff are
first aid qualified, qualified powerboat drivers, and
are in radio contact with base at all times. Copies
of our staff qualifications are available on request,
please contact the Centre.
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Buoyancy Aids, Wetsuits and Helmets
Buoyancy aids are compulsory and are provided for all
participants. They are fitted by our instructors to
ensure correct size and usage. Wetsuits will be provided
by the Centre for activities that involve regular immersion,
such as windsurfing, but will otherwise be at the discretion
of the Senior Instructor on the day. The use of helmets
for dinghy sailing and kayaking will also be at the
discretion of the Senior Instructor on the day.
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Safety Boats
All groups, with the exception of kayaking & canoeing,
will have coach boats assigned to them whilst a dedicated
safety boat will be on stand by when groups are afloat.
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Equipment
All of our equipment is replaced on a regular basis
and undergoes daily maintenance checks to ensure good
safe working condition. All of our junior equipment
is designed and chosen specifically to assist young
people in learning new skills.
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Water confidence
All participants involved in ‘on water’
activities must have a degree of water confidence. Participants
do not have to be able to swim, our buoyancy aids provide
more than adequate floatation, but they should be confident
enough not to panic.
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Centre Insurance
Bray Lake Watersports is required by law to have adequate
Public Liability Insurance. Please be aware that our Insurance
policy does not cover against personal injury or loss
or damage of personal possessions. For school groups attending
the Lake it is recommended to qualify their own insurance
policies for out of school excursions. A copy of our Public
Liability Insurance is available on request, please contact
the Centre. |
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