Regular Clubs
Fancy paddling a kayak around the water? Maybe sailing is more your thing, or perhaps you would enjoy a happy variety of activities? Whatever takes your fancy, Fairthorne Manor has a club to suit you and your family and to help you spend some time together participating in fun, healthy activities.
Paddles Up
Children at Daycamps often tell us that Kayaking is one of their favourite activities. Paddles Up is a popular club for all those kayaking fans!
- Every Thursday between 22 April and 23 September
- 1800 - 1930
- Kayaking on the lake
- All abilities welcome
- Develop paddle skills
- Build confidence
- Play games
The whole family is welcome at Paddles Up. Sessions cost £4 per person per session and there is no need to book in advance.
Paddle Sport Courses
Paddle Sports are back by popular demand, with courses starting on 21 March 2010 and 9 May 2010. Paddle Sport Courses are for those who are after some more structured Kayaking skills development. 
- Develop flat water skills
- Sessions on the lake and the river
- Work towards Paddle Power Awards
- Potential to achieve British Canoe Union 2* Award
- 18 hours of water time per course
The seven sessions are programmed for September into October.
The cost is £80 per person for the whole course. Check out our Paddle Sport Course Info Pack 2010 for more information.
Family Club
We're sure that many families can appreciate how difficult it is to find fun, low cost and healthy activities to get children away from the games console every now and again and spend time as a family!
Family Club aims to achieve exactly that! The club involves;
- Visiting Fairthorne Manor one Sunday per month
- Meeting other like minded families
- Trying out new activities
The types of activities will vary throughout the year and can include;
- Outdoor adventure activities
- Camp craft
- BBQ and Lake Regatta
- Team building activities
The cost is £21 per family per month based on up to two adults and three children. Check out our 2010 programme (pdf 0.5MB) and see if it is your sort of thing! For full details, please download our Family Club Info Pack(pdf 1MB) or alternatively, contact us .
Onboard
YMCA Fairthorne Manor and the RYA are happy to announce that the Onboard scheme is now running at Fairthorne Manor. The scheme is available for children aged 8 - 16 of all abilities. Young people will follow a well planned programme that is adapted to suit individual needs.
‘Onboard’ is a nationwide programme, providing the opportunity for young people to learn how to sail in a safe, relaxed and fun enviroment.
The next Onboard course is yet to be confirmed and will cost just £80 for 13 hours of sessions on the water.
For more information or to book call 01489 772215 or email info@ymca-fg.org .
Sailability
After a successful 4 years based at Fairthorne Manor, Sailibility sessions will now be operating on a Monday evening from 1830-2100 at SWAC near the Itchen Bridge in Southampton. To make a booking, please contact SWAC directly on 02380 915753 or email Anna.Zakotti@southampton.gov.uk
