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Learn to sail with Haven on the Dorset coast


Fencing Experience, held at the Norton Grange Holiday Village, Yarmouth, offers one-to-one tuition from an expert fencing coach in two sessions of two hours, on weekends throughout June, July and August. Guests will be introduced to fencing rules, traditions and techniques and, most importantly of all, exactly when you get to shout “touche” and “en guard” at one another. A three-night Experience break at Norton Grange starts from £195pp based on two people sharing a Chalet Room on July 13. ■ bourneleisuresales.co.uk


Sailing in Dorset With over 11,000 miles of coastline to sail around, it’s no wonder Blighty has produced its fair share of yachting medallists. One of our strongest hopes for this year is three-times gold medallist Ben Ainslie. Haven’s Rockley Park is just down the road from Weymouth Bay where the pros will be navigating the waves come the summer. But before you get to Ben’s standard, you need to learn your starboard from your port and your tacking from your fleet race. Rockley Park works with nearby


Rockley Watersports to offer RYA- approved sailing courses, for juniors (8-12), youths (12-16) and adults, as a three or five-day course. A four- night break at


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Rockley Park, which overlooks Poole harbour, starts from £104 per unit of accommodation based on a standard two-bedroom, six-person caravan. Three-day sailing courses start from £195; five days from £285. ■ bourneleisuresales.co.uk


Cycling in London If cycling makes you look like glamorous Beijing Olympic medallist and 2012 hopeful, Victoria Pendleton, then sign me up. Yes, there are countless mountain biking trails across the country for those that


want to head off-road. But with attention focused in the Olympic Park Velodrome, the roads of London should be nice and clear, fingers crossed. First time visitors to the city can get their bearings with a guided cycle-ride taking in the capital’s biggest sites; Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey are all included as well as a more tranquil jaunt through London’s parks. If you’re not used to the pace, fear not; there’s a pit-stop at a pub to fill up on shandy and a bite to eat. The tour costs £20pp. ■ dosomethingdifferent.com


SHOOTING on the Isle of Man: Ready, aim…..spectators take cover…..and fire! Clients can test their accuracy and skill with a day’s shooting at the Isle of Man- based Venture Centre, which offers air rifle shooting tuition and target practice. A sporting weekend at the Venture Centre in April or May costs £208 per person, based on two sharing in bunk beds, including meals and return ferry crossings between the Isle of Man and Liverpool with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. ■ steam-packet.com/agentlogin


FOOTBALL with Butlins: Guests at all three Butlins resorts can take advantage of professional training from FA- qualified instructors. The free tuition comes courtesy of the Coca Cola Football Club with games including Beat the Goalie, Crossbar Challenge and Round the Wall. The activity is suitable for children aged 8-12 years. ■ bourneleisuresales.co.uk


Warner Leisure Hotels offers fencing on the Isle of Wight


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