The good news is that over this winter, from the 12th November, the centre will be open for canoes and kayaks but on a limited basis, with no rafts on the course. These are; 

• Usage of Legacy course – Friday’s 17:00 to 19:00, and Saturdays 10:00 to 13:00. Assessment slots will be 11:00 and 12:00 on Saturdays only.
• Usage of Olympic course – Saturday’s 12:00 to 14:00.

This programme will continue until March, no date available at time of writing, as it is liable to change. The normal booking process will be in operation, please see LVWWC website for details. (This has not yet been updated with the revised opening times at the time of writing) 

The centre will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period and then re-open again on the 5th January 2012, when the rafting operations will commence again. Canoeing and kayaking usage will remain as pre-Christmas period.

We are running a 'RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate Courses' on the following day:

When: Sunday 3rd June
Time: 9.30 - 17:00
Place: Brookbank London
Cost: £90 (includes VHF Handbook)
Need to bring: Passport size photo, Cheque for £30 payable to RYA

Info:
A one-day course for anyone who owns a fixed or hand-held marine VHF radio. The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to operate a VHF radio fitted with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on any British vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. Unnecessary transmissions could block out a Mayday distress call. All new VHF sets are either fitted, or can be interfaced, with DSC allowing calls to specific vessels. If you hold the ‘old’ VHF licence (pre-1999) you need to upgrade your qualification if you purchase new equipment. This can be done by attending this one-day course or, if no tuition is required, you can enter for direct examination.

Course topics include:

• The basics of radio operation
• The correct frequencies (channels) to be used
• Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures
• Making ship to shore telephone calls
• Digital Selective Calling (DSC) using simulators
• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
• Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
• Search and Rescue (SART)

For further information and to book a course, please contact Mark Underwood
on 01992 711611 or email: london@brookbank.co.uk.

There is going to be a lot going on through out the day, a little bit for everyone across both the sailing and paddling worlds. Just to tease you to begin with there will DVD showings through out the day of the hottest videos about, and 15% off absolutely everything in store as well as other special offers. If that isn't enough then how about a food bribe with a buffet of finger foods! Now that's got you thinking....

Thursday 17^th June 2010 at Brookbank London

Jonathan White and Will Gulliver from Marlow Ropes will be presenting several one hour evening lectures on Thursday 17th June to guide sailors through 'splicing' ropes. The Technical Marlow team will explain varied types of splicing including adjustable, locking and advanced locking, taper, control line and double braid. Also they will be on hand to answer questions on all the new rope developments that sailors require. 

Book early to ensure your place.

For further information please contact Brookbank London on 01992 711611 or london@brookbank.co.uk