A 6-day holiday dedicated to sport in the company of friends
This is the 11th edition of Surf, Sailing and Kite Camps with a lot of emotion and satisfaction!
In the past the Camps were just for the Italians but in the last 3 years we have created the International Camps to allow all the kids and teenagers from every Nation to participate. For this reason English will be the official language for communication both during watersports and all the other activities.
ACTIVITIES - Primary: windsurf (Surf Camp), sailing (Sailing Camp) or Kitesurf (Kite Camp from 12 years old), - Secondary: canoe, sail sport games for the younger, kitesurf basics for the older ones, sports and team games, physical expression, treasure hunts.
- Excursions: canoe, bike, trekking in Piani di Spagna Nature Park.
The main activities, characterizing the camp and to which most of the time is dedicated, are windsurf, sailing or Kitesurf; canoes and mountain bikes are used as vehicles for nature excursions or to reach the Camping Place. In case of bad weather and for relaxation, the children will be occupied with sailing "giocosport", team games, seafaring arts, ground-based kitesurf basics (for the older ones), or watching videos and films of the day's activities. The nature excursions depend on weather and wind condition. The nearby Piani di Spagna Nature Park can be reached by canoe, sail or inflatable motorboats, without crossing any roads.
LEVELS
The Camp is for every level of learning from beginner to advanced pupils.
All the kids and teenagers stay together during the activities except for the main activities in which they are divided in groups per level. The teachers are completely dedicated to a specific group.
SAILING AND WINDSURF "GIOCOSPORT" for beginners
In line with the new CONI directives, the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV) has also reviewed its training methods to offer the very young the opportunity of experiencing sailing and windsurf in the form of play. Leaving aside the competitive part in this phase of learning, "Giocosport" is today the most advanced method for teaching correct technique while having fun in group activities. Our head-instructors are members of the FIV (Italian Sailing Federation) Teacher Training group and specialized in the development of "Giocosport" for sailing and windsurf.
RACE TRAINING for the advanced level
For the advanced level, apart from improving the technique, our staff will train the children and teenagers for racing, introducing the basis of regatta and/or freestyle competition having fun anyhow.
KITESURF + WAKEBOARD OR WAKESURF
As we have introduced also the wakeboard this year, with our new boat Moomba we can guarantee fun also in case of no wind: indeed wakeboard is an alternative to Kitesurf. The lessons in the water will be five in total with Kitesurf and wakeboard. It will not be possible to do both Kitesurf and wakeboard in the same day except for making up for lessons because of bad weather.
AIMS The main aim of the camp is to live watersports in direct contact with nature and the spirit of group life. The targets to reach are: 1) to learn the correct techniques of windsurfing, sailing or kiting 2) to learn to steer windsurf, kitesurf or dinghy boat alone 3) to acquire the mariner spirit and become familiar with the water 4) to know the wind and learn to use it 5) to socialize and collaborate with course mates.
THE CENTRE AND THE STAFF
Tabo Surf Center, that started out as a professional Windsurf centre, has extended its abilities to Sailing, Kitesurfing, Canoeing and Mountain Biking and by this year also wakeboarding, with all the most modern equipment, including special equipment for children.
Teaching quality is assured by a staff of professional instructors who, motivated by their passion for youth sports, are specialized in teaching the age group between 6 and 17 years old. Indeed, the qualifications of the two head-instructors include: UNIVERSITY DEGREE IN TEACHING SPORTS; FIV NATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (Italian Sailing Federation); FIV TEACHER-TRAINER; VDWS INSTRUCTOR (German Water Sports Federation), IKO instructor.
To guarantee safety, every group has an accompanier living with the children 24 hours a day (two accompaniers if there are more than 20 participants per Camp).
THE EQUIPMENT
Our Centre has 120 boards and 160 sails for Windsurfing (for every level from beginner to funboard), among which the special Easyrider and new generation 360 RRD, and mini-sails starting from 1 square meter surface area.
For the Sailing Camps last year we have renewed the dinghy pool introducing Laser Bahia and Laser Pico in addition to the Laser Bug (new boat of last year), Laser radial, 420 and Dart 16.
For Kite camps Tabo Surf Center works with big inflatable motorboats and radio system; the material used is the new 2010 one with models and sizes perfect for teenagers.
SAFE SPORTS AREA
Tabo Surf Center is particularly suited to youth multisport activities in the greatest safety: The building is located in an area with a generous field of 40,000 square meters on the lake with a beach and football pitch, beach-volley, basketball and tennis courts.
The lake is completely different to the typical lakeside environment: the bottom is sandy and the water shallow (1 meter) up to 60 meters from the shore, and the stretch of water where the lessons are held is surrounded by three banks. These are certainly the safest conditions for beginners and young children. Safety in the water is guaranteed, as well as by the mandatory safety equipment, also by the presence of boats for safety.
ACCOMODATION
This year we confirm again the accommodation in big and solid tents. This solution is really positive because has given to kids and teenagers the opportunity to socialize better, has guaranteed warm temperature during the night in the hot season and has allowed to be more in contact with the nature.
The tents will be placed in Camping Boothill in Sorico where there are restaurant and bar, shared campsite-style showers and WC. Breakfast and dinner will be served there, whereas packed lunch will be served at Tabo Surf Center in Gera Lario.
To reach Tabo Surf Center, where we organize all the activities during the day, we'll use bikes or inflatable motorboats and canoes.If necessary in case of bad weather we'll us also minibus.
Characteristic of the tents:
Strong and solid structure.
Proper isolation from the ground and totally waterproof.
Maximum capacity: 16 persons .
Bed: camp bed (sleeping bed and pillow are not included; everyone has to provide his one).
DATA SHEET
Duration: 6 days (6 nights) from Sunday night to Saturday morning.
Participants: max. 30 totally; 10 places will be reserved to participants of nationalities different from Italian.
Age:Group A: born between 1998 and 2002 (8/12 years)
Group B: born between 1993 and 1997 (13/17 years)
Starting dates:1st WEEK: from 11th to 17th of July GROUP A
2nd WEEK: from 18th to 24th of July GROUP B
N.B: The minimum number of participants to confirm an activity (windsurf, Kitesurf or sailing) is 4 persons.
PROGRAM Sunday till 6.30pm: check in at Tabo Surf Center 1 in Gera Lario
6.30pm: Welcoming at the Tabo Surf Center in Gera Lario.
8.00pm: Accommodation, arrangements and dinner
Monday 9.00am: Start of activities
Saturday 9.30am: Awarding of diplomas, review of films and photos and good-bye.
TYPICAL DAY 8.00 Wake-up 8.30 Breakfast 9.00 On-shore activities (windsurf, sailing, kiting) 10.00 On-water activities (windsurf, sailing) or excursions (canoe or mountain bikes) 13.00 Packed lunch 14.00 Sailing "Giocosport" or other activities on the ground for beginners, on-water activities for advanced level of windsurfing and sailing and for every level of kitesurfing. 16.30 On-water activities for everybody. 20.00 Dinner N.B. The timetable only gives an idea. The actual program may vary according to wind conditions and the level of the participants. In case of bad weather, activities will continue in the gym.
REQUESTED CLOTHING, EQUIPMENT AND DOCUMENTS
Clothing in addition to the normal beach and seasonal wearing: 2 pairs of slippers (1 for the outside and the other for the tent), 2 towels or bathrobes, gym shoes, jumpsuit, K-way, heavy sweatshirt and jacket, backpack, swimsuit, trunks, cap, sun glasses, sleeping bag, pillow and rubber mat (if needed).
Special clothing (wetsuit, shoes and life jacket) for practicing windsurf, canoeing and sailing are provided by the Tabo Surf Centre. If somebody has his own it's better he brings it.
Technical equipment: bicycle. If somebody doesn't own it, it's possible to rent it booking in advance 7 days before the period chosen.
Documents We do require a Medical Certificate of health issued for the practice of non-competitive sports.
Other: pocket english dictionary, suntan, body lotion against mosquitoes, torch
PRICES
N.B: To take part in a Camp you have to become a member of ASD Palù Vela Surf (€ 5,00)
for: - new group, min. 3 people - members of the same family - participants who have taken part in previous Camps of Tabo Surf Center. The cost includes: Full board from dinner on Sunday to breakfast on Saturday, continual presence of instructors and accompaniers, windsurf and sailing school facilities and equipment, FIV subscription and sailing certificate of the level reached, 3rd party insurance, Surf Camp T-shirt, activities organized in English, CD with the pictures of the Camp, teaching material. The cost does not include: extras of a personal kind, all else not specifically indicated in the program.
Kite Camp: € 725,00(+ € 5,00 affiliation 2010) The cost includes: Full board from dinner on Sunday to breakfast on Saturday, continual presence of instructors and accompaniers, kitesurf school with big inflatable boats with 200 cv engine and radio system, all the technical equipment, FISN card with the certification of the level reached, 3rd party insurance, Camp T-shirt, activities organized in English, CD with the pictures of the Camp, teaching material. The cost does not include: extras of a personal kind, all else not specifically indicated in the program.
HOW TO REACH GERA LARIO
By Train: From Milan Central Railway Station catch the train to Colico, Sondrio, Tirano, stop in Colico (1.45h) and catch the bus to Como stopping at Gera Lario (3° stop) (15min.)
By Plane: Milano-Malpensa, Milano-Linate, Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport.
On request we arrange the transport from the airports to Tabo. The cost will depend by the arrival airport and by the number of people asking for this service.
Ask to the reception for more information.
SUBSCRIPTIONS The terms of subscription are:
- the payment of a deposit of 200,00 € to book till the term of the payment of the balance and the delivery of a copy of the payment receipt with the subscription form 2010 filled in, by fax 0039-0344-910770 or by email prenotazioni@tabosurf.com.
- the payment of the balance within 10 days from the date of the beginning of the Camp and the delivery of a copy of the payment receipt by fax 0039-0344-910770 or by email prenotazioni@tabosurf.com.
The missed payment of the deposit or the balance doesn't give any chance to save the reservation.
If we'll not receive the copy of the receipt of the deposit or of the balance or the form filled in, the reservation will not be saved.
TERMS OF PAYMENT
The payment can be done:
- by Bank transfer to PALU' VELA SURF, Banca Popolare di Sondrio, Agency of Gera Lario,
IBAN: IT02 V056 9651 3190 0001 2745 X01.
BIC/SWIFT: POSOIT2103A
Specify as reason for payment: "Name and Surname, Surf/Sail/Kite International Camp from.. to.." - directly at ASD Palù Vela Surf in Tabo Surf Center Reception.
- In case of cancellation of the booking after the payment of the deposit, the customer has a right to get a refund of:
100% of the amount within 40 days before the beginning of the Camp except for the affiliation
50% of the amount within 30 days before the beginning of the Camp except for the affiliation
25% of the amount within 20 days before the beginning of the Camp except for the affiliation
There will be no refund of the deposit for cancellation less than 20 days before the beginning of the Camp.
- The cancellation has to be communicated sending, within the terms written in the point up written, a written notification to ASD Palù Vela Surf, Via Prato del Vento 22010, Gera Lario (Co), by email prenotazioni@tabosurf.com.
- In case of missed payment of the balance the customer will loose the right to the subscription and the amount paid will be retained as a penalty from A.S.D. Palù Vela Surf.
- In case of balance paid beyond the terms provided, ASD Palù Vela Surf could refuse the subscription; in that case the customer will have the right to be refunded of the only part of the balance (bank costs charged to the customer); There will be no repayment of the deposit.
- In case of balance paid and missed participation at the Camp, the customer has the right to have the:
Refund of € 150,00 if ASD Palù Vela Surf will not find another participant in replacement.
Refund of the amount paid as a balance if ASD Palù Vela Surf will find another participant in replacement. The substitute has to be accepted just ifchoosen by ASD Palù Vela Surf, not by the customer, to guarantee the homogeneity of the group.
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