The Ahoy Centre

The Ahoy Centre, a great charity based in Deptford, offers learn to row courses as well as RYA qualifications in;

• Powerboating
• Sailing

Using sailing and rowing to change the lives of young and disabled people, The Ahoy Centre is always after volunteers – both adults and youth, and also has three rowing challenges that you and your team can compete in to raise money for The Ahoy Centre.

For adults, The Ahoy Centre needs people to help with reception and admin type things, fundraising activities and for qualified people to help with the water activities that The Ahoy Centre runs, as well as with maintenance. Youth volunteers will learn how to sail and row so that they can go and help others, and can gain RYA qualifications.

Why not contact The Ahoy Centre today to see how you can help?

The Ahoy Centre, a great charity based in Deptford, offers learn to row courses for those that are wanting to get started on this great team sport.

As The Ahoy Centre is also a charity, they are also always after people who would like to compete in their races to raise money for the work that they do. The races that you can compete in are;

• The Meridian Pull – A 8.5 mile race past the Houses of Parliament and under Tower Bridge, this a challenging but fun row. All equipment needed can be provided, and  training is also available if you need it.
• Great River Race – Competing with teams from all over Europe, this is a great race to compete in. If you fundraise for The Ahoy Centre, they will provide you with the equipment needed, as well as any training needed.
• Cross Channel Row – Row from Dover to Calais and raise money for The Ahoy Centre. This is a great experience and all levels of skill are welcome to take part. 10 training sessions are given to you before the big day.

The Ahoy Centre, a great charity based in Deptford, offers RYA power boating qualifications. The courses on offer are:

• RYA Powerboat Level 1 – A good introduction to powerboating, this course covers launching and recovering techniques, as well as using safety equipment and many other basic skills needed for you to get started.
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 – This two day course is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence and includes learning skills like man overboard recovery, high speed manoeuvres and more.
• RYA Saftey Boat – This course goes into more detail about how to act when escorting other sea crafts, as well as rescue techniques and race management.

As The Ahoy Centre is also a charity, they are also always after people who would like to volunteer!

The Ahoy Centre, a great charity based in Deptford, offers RYA Sailing qualifications. Some of the courses on offer are:

• RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) – An introduction to sailing that will teach you how to get started in this fun sport.
• RYA Basic Skills (Level 2) – A great course for you to build on your skills from level 1. Learn capsize recovery, launching, essential safety knowledge and more.
• RYA Better Sailing (Level 3) – Introduces new skills, and makes you more confident in the skills you already have.
• RYA Day Sailing – Learn how to plan and complete a cruise and learn how to make good decisions.

The Ahoy Centre also offers lessons for young people who would like to start learning how to sail.

• RYA Youth Scheme Stage 1 – A great way for young people to experience this sport for the first time.
• RYA Youth Scheme Stage 2 – Sharpens the sailing skills that young people would have learnt in the last course.
• RYA Youth Scheme Stage 3 – By the end of this course, the people doing it should be able to sail by themselves, and feel confident doing so.
• RYA Youth Scheme Stage 4 – Builds on the skills learn in the previous 3 courses.