Courses

Salford Quays provides the ideal learning environment for progressing in watersports. If you have a particular watersport that you like, and want to progress along the governing body training scheme, then we have a course for you. Or if you are a complete beginner and just want to 'dip your toes in', then our introductory courses are ideal for you to get a taster of the different watersports available.

All our courses are run to strict governing body guidelines. We are inspected annually by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and the British Canoe Union (BCU) to ensure that we meet their standards and to ensure that you are getting the highest standards of tuition.

Once you have completed your course, you can attend our weekly Open Hire Sessions where you can hire equipment and go out on the water to gain experience before moving onto the next level. If any of our course dates do not suit you, then, providing there is sufficient demand, we may be able to put on extra courses.

To view course dates, you can either visit the adults' courses, or junior courses pages. Alternatively you can download a copy of the course dates by visiting the table at the bottom of this page.

Course information

Equipment for all courses is provided. All you need is swim wear, old trainers and a towel. The Watersports Centre will not accept responsibility for loss of valuables. Lockers are available.

Booking information

To book a place, please complete a course booking form from our downloads page, and return it to us with the full course fees. Cheques should be made payable to 'Salford Community Leisure Ltd'. Course places will be confirmed on receipt of the booking form and course fees. Telephone bookings and payments will be available soon.

Cancellation information

Every attempt will be made to ensure your course runs. However, Salford Watersports Centre reserves the right to cancel a course if viable numbers are not achieved. Where a course has to be cancelled by Salford Watersports Centre, we will offer either a full refund of fees or a place on an alternative course. If a session has to be cancelled due to weather conditions, Salford Watersports Centre will attempt to reschedule any missed time. This cannot be guaranteed. Please check availability of courses if wanting to book less than two weeks in advance. If a place is cancelled by the client less than ten working days prior to the date, 50% of the fees will be charged. If a place is cancelled by the client less than five days prior to the date, the full fee will be charged.

This page was last updated on 20 December 2011