UKSA will be expanding their services for island residents this month as they take over the running of the food outlet and conference facilities at The Orchards Holiday Park in Newbridge. Newly renamed The Tender Rib in recognition of UKSA’s maritime connections, the new outlet will be dishing up sticky ribs and a flotilla of other delicious meals, with all profits going directly to help young people from the Island get out on the water.
UKSA already provides outstanding conference and catering services for island businesses, which will now be expanded to include the excellent facilities available at The Orchards. Visitors to the park will also benefit from the new venture, with access to UKSA’s sailing facilities now available for campers of all ages.
Jon Ely, Chief Executive at UKSA, comments: “The new partnership between UKSA and The Orchards will not only enable us to expand our conference offer to all Island businesses with an exciting venue with increased capacity, but will also allow more young people from the local area to benefit from activities on the water.”
Debbie Downer from The Orchards adds: "We are delighted to be working with UKSA and feel sure their excellent reputation for catering and conferencing will allow us to provide exceptional service to all our visitors. The new outlet will not only serve delicious food to our customers but will also benefit island youngsters through the funds raised, really making a difference to the whole community.”
Mavis Barry, Catering Manager at UKSA will be ‘at the helm’ of this joint venture, bringing years of culinary expertise to the role.
The Tender Rib will be open six days a week (closed Sundays) from 5.30pm - 8pm from 19th March, and from 4.30pm - 9pm every day during the school holidays.
26 March, 2010
UKSA dishes up new food services at Orchards Holiday Park
Easter Dinghy Sailing at UKSA
Learn to Sail this Easter
5th - 9th April12th- 16th April
Residential cost £330 / Non residential cost £270
For those wanting to focus purely on their dinghy sailing, we also have 2 start sailing courses, the ideal option for anyone wanting to get out on the water this summer to enjoy all that sailing can offer.
No previous experience is necessary.
To book onto any of these programmes, or if you have any questions please call Alix on 01983 203046.
Easter holiday activities for kids
If you are aged 8-16 and are looking for something fun to do this Easter during the school break, check out the early season on the water courses multi activity courses being run at UKSA. UKSA have a host of options to entice you out on the water.
Easter Camp
5th- 9th April ( Non residential only)12th - 16th April
19th - 23rd April
Residential cost £330 / Non residential cost £270
to book onto any of these programmes, or if you have any questions please call Alix on 01983 203046.
Last minute deals for school trip and group visits
• Full watersports/activity programme
• 1:10 leaders go free
• All equipment and instruction
• Full board
• Purpose built accommodation
Save 1/3rd off RYA Dayskipper Practical Training
UKSA are offering with 1/3rd off an RYA Dayskipper course running between the 12th April - 16th April 2010.
This 5 day RYA Dayskipper Practical training programme is the ideal programme for anyone wanting to take command of their own yacht. You will train aboard one of our yachts for 5 days, learning from one of our experienced professional skippers. Space is limited, and this offer is offered on a first come first served basis.
Book this introductory yacht skippering course for just £273! ( normally £410)
This price includes all your accommodation and food on board,
but hurry, at the time of posting this, we only have 2 spaces still available.
To book call Alix on 01983 203046 before 3pm on Friday 2nd April 2010* quoting our blog offer code 'Blog LYC/33'
*Terms of offer
This offer is subject to availability, and must be redeemed at the point of booking.Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or promotions.
Save 1/3rd off an RYA Competent Crew Course
UKSA are offering with 1/3rd off an RYA Competent Crew course running between the 12th April - 16th April 2010.
This 5 day practical RYA Competent Crew Course is the ideal introduction to sailing and crewing a yacht. You will live aboard one of our yachts for 5 days, learning from one of our experienced professional skippers. Space is limited, and this offer is offered on a first come first served basis.
Book this great 5 day introduction to yachting for just £273! ( normally £410)
This price includes all your accommodation and food on board, plus RYA logbook.
but hurry, at the time of posting this, we only have 2 spaces still available.
To book call Alix on 01983 203046 before 3pm on Friday 2nd April 2010* quoting our blog offer code 'Blog LYC/33'
*Terms of offer
This offer is subject to availability, and must be redeemed at the point of booking.Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or promotions.
25 March, 2010
** NEW ** date for STCW95
Due to the continued demand for STCW95 Basic Training courses for the 2010 Med season we have added an additional course from 13th - 18th April.
The cost of the course is £810 which includes accommodation and food. Please call our friendly course advisory team on +44(0)1983 203034 for more information or to reserve your place.
Hurry though, we anticipate that as normal, the places will be snapped up very quickly.
17 March, 2010
UKSA St Patrick's Day Firewalk party
Here's whats happening later today at UKSA, So don't be late :-)
- Bar opens at 17:00 with Guinness and Magners promotions
- BBQ from 19:00 to 21:00 at the front of the main building.
- Live music in the bar from Switch at 20:00
- THE WALK at 21:00
- Live music in the bar from Switch 21:30-23:00
- Plus non-stop St Patrick day goodness - bring your own leprechaun
16 March, 2010
Great document about risk in adventure activities.
This document offers great advice for those looking to organise adventure activity visits and outlines with evidence how low risk taking students on outdoor adventure activities.
01 March, 2010
Learn to sail with UKSA H20 clubs
UKSA is once more offering its H20 training programme for budding young sailors from the Isle of Wight. Designed for 8-16 year olds, H20 training offers young Island residents the opportunity to learn and improve at a variety of watersports throughout the summer months through weekly training sessions at UKSA.
UKSA's Director of Development Simon Davies explains, "If you live on the Isle of Wight, are aged 8-16 and want the opportunity to explore and enjoy a new watersport, then these H20 training sessions are just the ticket. Each week from April onwards we are running 3 hour sessions for young people wanting to learn the basics in either dinghy sailing, windsurfing, kayaking or Keel boating. We supply all the equipment and professional instruction, you just have to sign up and attend each week. It's all about having fun with your Friends and just giving it a go on the water."
Training will take place once a week in six week bocks for each sports, giving you the chance to master each of the watersports. Each 6 week training block costs just £90, making this one of the most affordable ways to get to grips with watersports that the Island has to offer. Once initial training is complete, you become a H20 club member and can take part in more advanced intensive training at UKSA with up to a 1/3rd discount.
Last years H20 programme saw over 100 young people from the Isle of Wight successfully take to the water. We hope that this years programme will increase that number and inspire local young people to make the most of the Island's fantastic watersports
If you would like to find out more, visit our website at http://www.uksa.org/h20club
