PREMIUM 6 FAMI LY VALUE S 21 JUNE 2014


Sailing - get the whole family out on the water for fun and friendship


Ask any child why they enjoy sailing you’ll find that fun and friendship are pretty much top of the list. Racing or playing games on the water and in and meeting


all weathers, lots of youngsters


the same age, is a winning combination. So it’s no surprise that for many, sailing — in a boat or on a board — becomes not just a hobby, but a lifelong passion. Sailing can help youngsters to develop a range of life skills. Amanda Van Santen, RYA Chief Instructor for


Dinghy and Windsurfing, explains: “Being out on the water is fantastic for keeping fit, building confidence and self-esteem, as well as resilience and independence. Parents, meanwhile, find it’s great to see their children outside and being active, many also see an improvement in school work coinciding with a growing interest in sailing and all it brings.” Emily Colville, age nine, who belongs to the


Sprats at the Warsash Sailing Club, says, “I love sailing. It helps you to work with other people in a team. You can race against others, have a laugh and learn new things together, and I’ve made loads of friends through the club.”


Whatever kind of sailing your children want to do,


the most important factor to remember is the fun factor. Aside from enjoying racing their friends and taking part in events, capsizing, water fights, pirate treasure hunts and sailing picnics feature high on their wish list. It’s got to be fun, it’s got to be safe, and it’s got to be about them learning new things.


iGetting out on the water s easy!


With the summer holidays just around the corner, clubs and centres nationwide will be booking up their summer school and holiday courses. Most will run short taster sessions, normally a couple of hours’ for a small cost, so your children can see whether they like it before being signed up to take a course. If they get bitten by the bug, the RYA Youth


Sailing and Windsurfing Schemes (from Stage 1 to Stage 4) provide a range of knowledge and skills, including steering and boat handling techniques before progressing to setting the boat or board up, launching, sailing in any direction and solving


problems afloat. All this is taught under the watchful eye of a qualified RYA Instructor. Children aged eight to 18 can also get into the


sport through the RYA’s grassroots programme, OnBoard, which provides thousands of low cost sailing and windsurfing opportunities as part of


the curriculum through local youth groups.


Join the club Sailing clubs are open to the whole family, with children from a very young age able to sail with their parents. Tere are 1,500 sailing clubs across the country, so there will certainly be one in your area. Many also run junior and youth clubs to help youngsters stay keen and progress with their sailing


schools and If you want to get involved in a sociable outdoor


sport for the whole family, or simply want to see your children getting outdoors and taking part in a sport that’s fun and rewarding, then sailing ticks the box. At any age, you can experience the very best of


sailing across the UK on lakes, estuaries, rivers and the sea and there are plenty of opportunities to sail in and around the cities.


Find your nearest course and sailing venue at www.rya.org.uk/ wheresmynearest


“Being out on the water is fantastic for keeping fit, building confidence and self-esteem, as well as resilience and independence”


Fancy a classic VW Camper holiday? Now you can Hire – Drive – Enjoy!


original SO19 Bosch demonstration bus, circa 1957. So when you hire one of New Forest Safari Campers’ vans you can be assured of a high standard of workmanship that ensures your safety and the vehicle’s reliability. Karen is a full-time mum to her and Ed’s two-


year-old son, Isaac, and also has a full-time job. Her background in marketing is invaluable and, with her finger on the pulse, keeps the company website fresh and up to the minute. Amy, joined the team recently from a local family


run business, where she gained valuable customer service experience. Amy has lived in the local area her whole life, which gives her extensive knowledge of the surrounding areas. She is also a competent horse rider, so brings with her the expertise of knowing local tracks, trails and treks.


Take to the open road What is it about seeing a classic camper on the


road? Nostalgia? Sheer pleasure? Whatever it is, you’ll find yourself wearing a permanent broad smile, making friends with complete strangers who just want to talk about the van, and have tired arms from waving. A camper van holiday is not for someone with a shy and retiring disposition! We have eight campers available to hire, ranging


Why not take a walk on the ‘Safari’ wild side? Over recent years, VW Camper vans have become very popular, but they can be expensive and costly to run all year round. Tat’s where New Forest Safari Campers can help. Now you can hire a camper instead — and ‘live the dream’. Based in the heart of the New Forest, Hampshire,


New Forest Safari Campers are a dedicated team that brings their skills and expertise together with the aim of providing an unforgettable holiday experience for their customers. So why not hire one of their camper vans for your next holiday in the New Forest? Tey’re great fun for all the family.


Meet the team Te company was formed in November 2012 and


has three key members: Ed Gray, owner and camper van guru; Karen Collins, Ed’s partner; and Amy Loader. Te idea had been in the back of Ed’s mind for several years while he was working on his restoration business, Wide5, where he built up a reputation in the world of VW campers doing bespoke restorations of authentic classic VWs for enthusiasts who share the passion of owning such iconic vehicles. Some of the rarest vans in the collection includes a 1962 23-window Samba, a 1953 Barndoor and an


from the iconic 1960s split-screen and to the classic early 1970s bay windows. Our first three vans came from Ed’s restoration stock:


‘Sunset’, a left-hand


drive Westfalia, that was collected from Germany in 2011; ‘Ocean’ and ‘Berry’, both right-hand drive vehicles were obtained in the UK during 2012. Ed will go to any location within Europe to get the ‘right’ van; it’s a question of keeping his ears to the ground and eyes peeled and, of course, the contacts he’s built up over the years are a great source. Obviously, Ed maintains the vans and each one


undergoes a thorough inspection and test before going out on hire. All the vans are fully equipped with the essentials you need for a perfect holiday, including a two-ring gas hob, cool box, cooking


equipment, table and chairs, sink with on-board water


supply. Visit www.newforestsafari.com for


a full list of what’s included. Most of the campers sleep up to four people, plus two extra people in the drive-away-awning sleeping pod. A three-night weekend break during the summer


costs from £396, a four-night mid-week break from £432 and a seven-night break from £660, depending on the type of camper and month. Customers often flock in for last-minute breaks,


thanks to the team’s flexibility on pick-up and drop-off times — and their attention to detail. Another attraction is that they offer Day Hire from October to May, which is great for birthdays, anniversaries and even Christmas presents.


Book your New Forest Safari Camper — T: 01425 621089 E: info@newforestsafari.com www.newforestsafari.com


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