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May Half Term (8-18s) – 26- 29 May 2026

12 April 2026 by Hillingdon Outdoor Activities Centre

Are you looking for something for the children to do over the May Half Term? Why not book them onto one of our courses?

Location:

We have teamed up with Rickmansworth Sailing Club to offer an exciting range of water activities operating from their Lake.

See more details below:

Kayaking / Paddlesports

Kayaking (8–18 years)

Enjoy kayaking on calm waters, this course is suitable for complete beginners and kayakers who already hold awards. The syllabus covers the basic kayaking strokes and gets them comfortable going forwards, backwards and safely capsizing. We will try and progress the kayaker through the PaddleUK Awards.

 Sailing

Pico Intro/Improver Sailing Half Day (8 – 18 years)

Learn the basics of sailing in a fun and safe environment. This course is perfect for beginners or those with some sailing experience. You’ll practice sailing skills through hands-on exercises and games, all while improving your technique.

Cost:

4 half-day sessions for £125

Full-Day Option:

Book both the morning and afternoon sessions for a full day of action-packed activities. Supervision is provided during lunchtime, and we ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for all participants. Please ensure your child brings a packed lunch.

Extended Hours:

We are open and ready to welcome participants as early as 8:30 AM and will remain open until 6PM for pick-up at no extra cost. Feel free to drop off your child before the sessions start and pick them up after the day’s activities. Morning only courses to be collected by 1.30pm. Afternoon only can be dropped off from 1.30pm.

If you need to drop off earlier then 9AM we will be able to accommodate a number of children from 8.30AM if booked and paid for in advance. £5 per session.

Instructor Ratio:

Sailing 1:6

Kayaking/Paddlesports 1:8

  • Kayaking - Tuesday 26th – Friday 29th May 2026 PM
     26 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
     2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
     Rickmansworth Sailing Club Kayaking Course 2pm - 5pm for 8 - 18 year olds
  • Sailing - Tuesday 26th - Friday 29th May 2026 AM
     26 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
     10:00 am - 1:00 pm
     Rickmansworth Sailing Club Sailing Course for 8 - 18 year olds 10AM - 1pm. Please note any previous experience in the first box.
  • 1 Day Early Drop Off 8.30am
     26 May 2026
     8:30 am - 9:00 am
     Rickmansworth Sailing Club 1 Day early morning drop off for one child. Please add in the notes which day you intend to drop off early.
  • 4 Days Early Morning Drop Off Tuesday 26th - Friday 29th May
     26 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
     8:30 am - 9:00 am
     Rickmansworth Sailing Club 4 days early drop off from 8.30am for one child
  • Wednesday Early Drop Off 8.30am
     28 May 2025
     8:30 am - 9:00 am
     Rickmansworth Sailing Club Per Child
  • Thursday Early Drop Off 8.30am
     29 May 2025
     8:30 am - 9:00 am
     Rickmansworth Sailing Club Per Child
  • Friday Early Drop Off 8.30am
     30 May 2025
     8:30 am - 9:00 am
     Rickmansworth Sailing Club Per Child
  • Tuesday - Watersports Day
     27 May 2025
     10:00 am - 5:00 pm
     Rickmansworth Sailing Club For ages 8 - 18 years. Please note any experience in the notes to staff box. Activity choice will not be made until the day but could include a mix of kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing. 
  • Wednesday Watersports Day
     28 May 2025
     10:00 am - 5:00 pm
     Rickmansworth Sailing Club For ages 8 - 18 years. Please note any experience in the notes to staff box. Activity choice will not be made until the day but could include a mix of kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing. 
  • Thursday - Watersport Day
     29 May 2025
     10:00 am - 5:00 pm
     Rickmansworth Sailing Club For ages 8 - 18 years. Please note any experience in the notes to staff box. Activity choice will not be made until the day but could include a mix of kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing. 
  • Friday - Watersports Day
     30 May 2025
     10:00 am - 5:00 pm
     Rickmansworth Sailing Club For ages 8 - 18 years. Please note any experience in the notes to staff box. Activity choice will not be made until the day but could include a mix of kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing. 
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Venue:   Rickmansworth Sailing Club

Venue Website: http://rscsailing.org

Address:
Old Uxbridge Road, West Hyde, Harefield, Hertfordshire, WD3 9YB, United Kingdom

Description:

We will be operating courses from Rickmansworth Sailing Club this season.

Please ensure you approach from the A412 – google maps may take you to the wrong side of the canal.

Access to the site is via a single track gravel road. Please observe the 5mph speed limit and take care or other road users and pedestrians.

Drive past the Marble and Granite works and follow the road to the end

Rickmansworth Sailing Club is based on a 45 acre lake perfect for HOAC operations for our holiday courses

 

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Dews Lane
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