If you’ve ever found yourself staring out of the window on a windy day, wondering how to make the most of it despite the unpredictable weather, then a land yachting experience may well be just for you. The truth is, you can’t get very far in Land Yachting without the wind, so if you decide to try it, you’ll soon be feeling thankful for the blustery gales. If you’ve never heard of Land sailing before, essentially, it’s an adrenaline filled activity where you use the wind and sails to control your direction of movement across land. In this experience, you’ll be breezing across the hills of New Romney in Kent, after learning how to control the vehicle with an expert instructor on hand. Land yachts are not only fun and quirky vehicles, but a bit of a challenge to get used to as they have no brakes. Part of the skill in mastering them is learning how to control the speed so you can naturally come to a stop. This will be one of the first skills you learn in this course, as you eventually progress up to doing figures of eights and maybe even more challenging circuits. If you want to try something new and embrace the chance to get out in nature when the gusty winds are showing no signs of slowing, this is the experience for you. By the end of it, you’ll be looking forward to those windy days, rather than dreading them spent cooped up inside. With all safety equipment provided at no extra cost, this is the ideal activity to try if you’re sticking to a tight budget or simply want to explore something new.
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Overview
- Learn land yachting at New Romney in Kent
- Harness the power of the wind!
- Try the training circuit, then the figure of eight
What's Included
- A land yachting Experience
- A one yacht experience
- The course lasts two hours
- Welcome and safety briefing
- You will form part of a group with a maximum instruction ratio of 6:1
- Safety helmets and gloves are provided
Suitable For
- Minimum height is 4ft 11in
- Maximum weight is 16 stone (102Kg)
- You will need to be reasonably agile to get into the craft
- No previous experience is required
- Warm, waterproof clothing is advised in poor weather
- Upon booking your course, the supplier may send you some pre-course information to help make the most of your time in the Land Yachts
- Pupils will be required to sign a disclaimer before they start
Availability
- Available on weekdays throughout the year, subject to availability
- The activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions
- Weekend and Bank Holiday upgrades are available at a charge of £10.00 per person, payable upon booking
Location:
- Romney Marsh, TN29, within easy reach of Ashford, Folkestone and the M20
- To ensure the best land yachting conditions and safet,y these activities take place on an inland field course and not on the beach
Restrictions
Minimum Height: 150.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 102.00 kg
Anything Else
- Free parking is available at Lydd Airport next to the land yachting location
- There are onsite toilets, and food and drink can be purchased
- Spectators are very welcome to come and watch, the surrounding area offers a variety of seaside attractions
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
