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Surf Sail Kite Camp 2024
Program 2024
8-12 years old, 13-17 years old
Surf Sail Kite Camps are weekly intensive courses of windsurfing, sailing and kitesurfing for all skill levels for the age 8-17 years old following the programs and directives of the FIV (Italian Sailing Federation).
Participants choose one of the three sports proposed and will devote as much time as possible of the day to this with the aim of making the maximum possible progression in a week. In fact, the daily program foresees, in moments of absence of wind, unfavorable weather conditions or the need to cool down from practical activity in the water, alternative activities usually carried out in meetings and in FIV sailing schools that have training value to support the sailing sport chosen and fall within the “game of sailing” provided by the training programs of the FIV. These are both motor activities on land or in water for the development of coordination and conditional skills, and playful activities on land to enrich the theoretical knowledge of sailing. In the 24 years of Surf Camp we have carried out so far, we have included a large number of these alternative activities on the program. To name just a few, here is an example: sup, canoe, bike, relay race in the water, circuit training, orientation games, didactic treasure hunt, viewing of educational videos and activities carried out in the water, seafaring arts, dexterity workshops, game theory and many others.
SURF CAMP
The experience gained in 24 years of camp, as well as in 37 years of teaching, allows us to achieve the best results at all levels from beginner to freestyle. When the conditions allow it, the most motivated can stay in the water for up to 5 hours a day followed by our instructors.
There is no limit to progression: in the face of a clear improvement, the transition to the next level is expected.
SAIL CAMP
By focusing on sailing dinghies, thanks to the experience gained in 24 years of camp as well as in 31 years of teaching, we train technically well-prepared sailors. The use of modern boats, such as Laser Bug, Open Bic, Laser Pico, Laser Bahia, Laser Dart 16, RS Zest, RS Quest, allows a complete training from single, to double, to multihull.
KITECAMP
The teaching activity, that last from 23 years, takes place exclusively with the support of the specific fleet of Tabo boats with launch directly from the water. Communication takes place with the use of radio transmitters.
For the best achievement of the Camp goals the minimum age required is 11 years.
AIMS
The primary purpose of the Camp is to learn or deepen sailing sports in direct contact with nature and share the experience with others having the same sporting interests.
Paying particular attention to the goals to be reached, the staff of Tabo Surf Center is committed to ensure that each participant can:
– learn the correct techniques of windsurfing, sailing or kiting
– learn to steer windsurf, kitesurf or dinghy boat alone
– acquire the seafaring spirit and improve aquatic skills
– know the wind and learn how to exploit it
– socialize and collaborate with course mates.
A peculiarity of our Camps (already applied to our scheduled courses) is the progression without limits: both for the beginner level and for the more experienced, the instructors do not set limits on learning, but aim to reach the best possible level by also providing the move to the next level if necessary.
LEVELS
The Camp is aimed at both total beginners and those who are already experienced.
During the day groups of students of the same level alternate in the water according to the wind conditions and according to the level of skill. The participants of the three disciplines windsurfing, sailing, kitesurfing 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.
GIOCOSPORT OF SAILING AND WINDSURFING for beginners aged 8-12 years
In line with the directives of CONI, the Italian Sailing Federation has developed a teaching method reserved for very young people to teach them the sport of sailing and windsurfing and kite in the form of a game. Putting aside any performance claims, in this learning phase GIOCOSPORT is today the most advanced teaching method to help to acquire the correct technique while having fun and to enhance group activity. Tabo Surf Center has specialized in this for the past 23 years of Camp.
RACE TRAINING for the advanced level of windsurfing
For the guys who are already part of Tabo Techno 293 and Firerace 120 competitive team, it is possible to intensify training during the Camp.
For the guys who have the level but have never participated in the team, during the Camp it is possible to approach the world of regattas and try the youth boards of federal interest.
INTERNATIONAL CAMP
The Camps are open to Italians and foreigners. One of the aims of the International Camp is to stimulate children to use the English language and to appreciate the advantage of being able to communicate with people of different nationalities without creating didactic situations that evoke the school environment. Windsurfing, sailing and kitesurfing lessons are held for Italians in Italian anyway.
To facilitate communication in English, circumstances are created and activities are organized that require the use of a foreign language.
The camp therefore wants to be an opportunity both for exchange and for approaching English in a pleasant atmosphere, useful both for those who already speak fluent and for those who only know the basics.
THE CENTER AND THE STAFF
Tabo Surf Center, specializes in water sports Windsurfing, Sailing, Kitesurfing. The Center has the most modern equipment, including special ones for children. The quality of teaching is guaranteed by our staff of instructors: motivated by a passion for youth activities, they specialize in teaching for the age group between 6 and 17 years. The qualifications of the two head instructors are: DEGREE IN MOTOR SCIENCES; FIV INSTRUCTORS (Italian Sailing Federation) II and III level; FIV TRAINING TEACHERS; VDWS and IKO INSTRUCTORS.
To guarantee safety, the students are followed in all activities by the technical staff and an educator who, for those who need an overnight stay, is a figure present 24 hours a day.
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.
During the day the activity will take place outdoors in the area adjacent to the Tabo Surf Center and in the waters in front of the nautical base and in case of bad weather it will continue under the terrace of the Watersports Club.
THE EQUIMPENT
Tabo Surf Center is equipped with the most modern equipment available.
– WINDSURF: 100 RRD boards and 120 RRD sails. All materials 2023 with the novelties of the brand for every level from beginner to funboard. A wide range of sails for the little ones starting from 0.8 square meters guarantees the use of equipment suitable for every need. In addition, the BIC Techno 293 and Firerace 120 boards will be used to bring participants closer to the federal youth activity.
– SAILING: our boat fleet satisfies every type of need from single, to double, to the boat for larger crews. The boats available are: Laser Bug, Open Bic, Laser Pico, Laser STD, Laser Bahia, Laser Dart 16, RS Zest, RS Quest.
– KITESURF: the range of new RRD 2023 boards and kites, complete with all sizes, is made available to meet everyone’s needs.
– CANOE and SUP: a large fleet of single and double canoes, rigid and inflatable sup and inflatable Megasups, complete the equipment of Tabo Surf Center.
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
ACCOMMODATION
The 6-days courses allow two different options: only “daytime” from 9.15 to 19.15, or, for those who need it, “24H” with overnight stay in a tent from Sunday evening to Saturday morning.
The accommodation is provided in a big and solid tent for 16 pax and little single tents (when maximum capacity is reached). The solution of the big tent 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 the suitable area next to Tabo Surf Center thanks to a deal with Comune di Gera.
Characteristic of the big tent:
– 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).
MEALS
Breakfast for participants in “24H” mode will be provided by the organization and consumed at the Tabo Surf Center in a sheltered place, under the terrace.
Lunch will be consumed outdoor or under the terrace at Tabo Surf Center.
NB: Participants in “daytime” mode can choose between bringing a packed lunch from home or having lunch by the organization paying an extra amount;
participants in “24H” mode are provided with the meal by the organization.
Water will be always available for every participant that must have a personal bottle for water with his name written on it.
Dinner for participants in “24H” mode, will be served at the restaurant which will be reached by bike. Participants can bring their own bike or rent it for the entire week from Tabo.
The organization can decide in any moment to change the place for the accommodation or for breakfast and dinner without any overcharge or refund.
DATA SHEETS
Duration:
1 week from Monday morning to Friday evening.
For those who choose to stay overnight, it is possible to arrive on Sunday evening and leave on Saturday morning
Age:
Group A: born in the years from 2012 to 2016 (8/12 years)
Group B: born in the years from 2007 to 2011 (13/17 years)
Group C: born between 2007 and 2014 (10/17 years)
Starting dates
1° CAMP: 9-15 JUNE –GROUP A (8/12 y.o.)
2° CAMP: 16-22 JUNE –GROUP A (8/12 y.o.)
3° CAMP: 23-29 JUNE –GROUP B (13/17 y.o.)
4° CAMP: 30 JUNE – 6 JULY – GROUP B (13/17 y.o.)
5° CAMP: 7-13 JULY –GROUP A (8/12 y.o.)
6° CAMP: 14-20 JULY – GROUP B (13/17 y.o.)
7° CAMP: 21-27 JULY – GROUP C (10/17 y.o.)
– Each Camp is confirmed with the participation of at least 8 total members.
– Every single sporting activity is confirmed with the participation of a minimum of 3 members. In the event that an activity is not activated due to lack of the minimum number of participants provided, the camp will still be held with the right of the members to choose an alternative activity.
PROGRAM
Sunday
– Within 6.30 pm: check in at Tabo of participants who have requested overnight stay.
– 7.00 pm: accommodation and setting up of tents
– 8.00 pm: dinner at the restaurant
– 10.00 pm: return to the campsite, personal hygiene and overnight stay
Monday
– 8.30: breakfast for participants who have stayed overnight at the campsite
– 9.15 am: welcome at Tabo for participants who do not need an overnight stay.
– 9.30 am: Intensive Windsurfing / Sailing / Kitesurfing Course begins
Friday
– 5.30 pm: for those in “daily solution reduced timetable”, end of the activities and withdrawal by the parents of participants who do not need to stay overnight.
– 7.15 pm: for those in “daily solution”, end of the activities and withdrawal by the parents of participants who do not need to stay overnight.
Saturday
– 9.00 am: final briefing and delivery of the diploma for all participants.
– 09.30 am withdrawal by the parents of the participants who needed an overnight stay.
TYPICAL DAY
8.00 am Wake-up
8.30 am Breakfast
9.30 am On-shore activities (windsurf, sailing, kiting)
10.00 am On-water activities (windsurf, sailing) or excursions (canoe, mountain bikes and SUP)
1.00 pm lunch
2.00 pm 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.
5.00 pm On-water activities for everybody.
7.00 pm Showers taking turns of the participants who have requested accommodation and withdrawal by the parents of the participants who do not need to stay overnight.
8.30 pm Dinner at the restaurant
10.00 pm Transfer to the campsite by bike
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.
ADDED OPTION - E-FOIL
E-FOIL (from 12 years)
In addition to the main sport it is possible to practice Electric Hydrofoil, the best solution to learn how to manage any foil board (windsurf, kitesurf, sup, wing) by booking the extra option.
The course includes 3 lessons (20 minutes at a time) early in the morning in perfect flat water conditions.
This option is only open to participants from 12 years of age.
WHAT TO BRING
CLOTHING, EQUIPMENT AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
For the “24H” mode including overnight stay:
– Clothing in addition to normal seasonal and beach clothing: slippers, 2 beach towels or 1 bathrobe and a beach towel (and in addition a poncho is recommended to facilitate and speed up the change of clothes outdoors), sneakers, overalls, K -way, 1 heavy change (heavy sweatshirt, jacket), 1 backpack (for carrying daily change), at least 1 pant swimsuit for males (to wear under the wetsuit; boardshorts are only suitable when not wearing a wetsuit ), bath towels, hat and sunglasses (at the discretion for windsurfing and kitesurfing, but important for sailing). Everything must be contained in a bag.
– necessary for accommodation and meals: sleeping bag, pillow, camping mat, mini torch (or camping torch), water bottle with name.
For the “daytime” mode (without overnight stay):
– Clothing: Backpack with beach clothing and a change: slippers, 1 beach towel (and in addition a poncho is recommended to facilitate and speed up the change of clothes outdoors), sneakers, K-way, at least 1 swimsuit underpants for males (to wear under a wetsuit; boardshorts are only suitable when not wearing a wetsuit), hat and sunglasses (at the discretion of windsurfing and kitesurfing, but important for sailing ).
– necessary for food: Bag with packed lunch and water bottle with the name
For everyone:
– Technical clothing: for those who own them, wetsuit, harness, life jacket, shoes in a separate bag to be left at the Tabo. For those who do not have them, they are supplied by Tabo Surf Center included in the price. They will be assigned at the beginning of the course and must be returned at the weekend
– Equipment: bicycle. NB: For those who do not own it, a limited number of bikes are available that can be rented by paying an extra price and booking it, after checking availability, at the time of registration. For those who intend to rent the bike it is essential to book it in time. The last minute booking or the lack of a bicycle penalizes the participant as he will be excluded from the activities in which it is foreseen.
– Windsurfing and kitesurfing equipment: for those who own it, it is recommended to bring it by consulting the Tabo Surf Center first.
– Miscellaneous: sunscreen, bug lotion, small umbrella, disposable tissue packs
– Mandatory documents to be sent in pdf upon settlement:
– subscription form signed
– Medical Certificate of health issued for the practice of non-competitive sports.
PRICE LIST
Subscriptions till SUNDAY 24 MARCH:
Free Limited Edition TABO SWEATSHIRT + DISCOUNTED PRICE for everyone:
– Residential Surf or Sail Camp €629.00
– Intensive Day surf or sail camp €469.00
– Reduced daytime surf or sail camp (see below) €367.00
– Residential Kite Camp €669.00
– Intensive Day Kite Camp €509.00
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Membership FIV and CSEN affiliation
Participation in the Camps is reserved for members 2024
The affiliations, for those who do not have them yet, must be completed at the time of registration.
Annual CSEN affiliation € 5.00
Fiv affiliation:
– cadets 8-12 years € 15.00 (born from 2012 to 2016)
– juniors 13-17 years € 20.00 (born between 2007 and 2011)
SURF AND SAIL CAMP
- 24H RESIDENTIAL intensive course
– 1 week: € 659.00 (of which € 160.00 reimbursement of room and board expenses)
Discounted price * € 629.00 (of which € 160.00 reimbursement of room and board expenses)
– 2 weeks: € 1,273.00 (of which € 320.00 reimbursement of room and board expenses)
Discounted price * € 1,213.00 (of which € 320.00 reimbursement of room and board expenses)
The fee includes: continuous assistance from technical staff and educators (24 hours a day), windsurfing or sailing school, organization of games and activities, all technical equipment for the chosen discipline, canoes and sup for excursions, means of assistance, level certificate, RC insurance, Camp t-shirt, didactic material, any photos of the Camp, reimbursement of board and lodging expenses which includes everything concerning these items from 6.30 pm on Sunday to 9.30 am on Saturday.
The fee does not include: extras of a personal nature and anything not expressly indicated in the program.
- Intensive day course (9.15-19.15)
– 1 week: € 499.00
Discounted price * € 469.00
– 2 weeks: € 953.00
Discounted price * € 893.00
The fee includes: continuous assistance from technical staff and educator from 9.15 am to 7.15 pm, windsurfing or sailing school, organization of all activities, all technical equipment for the chosen discipline, canoes and sup for excursions, means of assistance, level certificate, RC insurance, Camp t-shirt, teaching material, any photos of the Camp.
The fee does not include: lunch and extras of a personal nature and anything not expressly indicated in the program.
Additional lunch per week on request: 30€
- REDUCED DAYTIME course (9.15-17.30)
– 1 week: € 389.00
Discounted price * € 367.00
– 2 weeks: € 739.00
Discounted price * € 697.00
The fee includes: continuous assistance from technical staff and trainers from 9.15 am to 5.30 pm, windsurfing or sailing school just in the morning, organization of all activities, all technical equipment for the chosen discipline, canoes and sup for excursions, means of assistance, certificate of level, RC insurance, Camp t-shirt, teaching material, any photos of the Camp.
The fee does not include: extras of a personal nature and anything not expressly indicated in the program.
* The discounted price is applied to:
– new group of min. 3 people who have never participated in the Tabo Surf Sail Kite Camps
– members of the same family (siblings)
– participants in previous editions of the Surf Sail Kite Camps
KITE CAMP
- 24H RESIDENTIAL intensive course
– 1 week: € 699.00 (of which € 160.00 reimbursement of room and board expenses)
Discounted price * € 669.00 (of which € 160.00 reimbursement of room and board expenses)
– 2 weeks: € 1,353.00 (of which € 320.00 reimbursement of room and board expenses)
Discounted price * € 1,293.00 (of which € 320.00 reimbursement of room and board expenses)
The fee includes: continuous assistance from technical staff and educators (24 hours a day), kitesurfing school, organization of games and activities, all technical equipment for the chosen discipline, canoes and sup for excursions, means of assistance, level certificate, RC insurance, Camp t-shirt, didactic material, any photos of the Camp, reimbursement of board and lodging expenses which includes everything concerning these items from 6.30 pm on Sunday to 10.00 am on Saturday.
The fee does not include: extras of a personal nature and anything not expressly indicated in the program.
- Intensive day course (9.15-19.15)
– 1 week: € 539.00
Discounted price * € 509.00
– 2 weeks: € 1033.00
Discounted price * € 973.00
The fee includes: continuous assistance from technical staff and educator from 9.15 am to 7.15 pm, kitesurfing school, organization of all activities, all technical equipment for the chosen discipline, canoes and sup for excursions, means of assistance, level certificate, RC insurance, Camp t-shirt, teaching material, any photos of the Camp.
The fee does not include: lunch and extras of a personal nature and anything not expressly indicated in the program.
Additional lunch per week on request: 30€
* The discounted price is applied to:
– new group of min. 3 people who have never participated in the Tabo Surf Sail Kite Camps
– members of the same family (siblings)
– participants in previous editions of the Surf Sail Kite Camps
ADDITIONAL E-FOIL OPTION
Course of 3 lessons of 20 minutes each: € 160
BIKE RENTAL
The bike is necessary for those who need the accommodation as a means of transport to go from Tabo to the restaurant. It’s available a limited number of bikes to rent paying an extra. After booking, the confirmation of the reservation will arrive after checking the availability. If a participant of the diurnal camp has not a bike he will be excluded by the bike excursions.
1 week rental: 30€
HOW TO REGISTER
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Important: The registrations close 6 days before the beginning of the Camp.
NB: who makes the subscription not within 6 days before the beginning of the Camp, can participate after the confirmation of the organization paying directly the entire amount plus a fee of € 70,00.
The terms of subscription are:
1A – Sending the filled in (preferably digitally) and signed REGISTRATION FORM 2024 by email to prenotazioni@tabosurf.com.
1B- the payment of a deposit of 200,00€ + membership cards 2024 if not already done (CSEN + FIV):
– 8-12 years old = € 20,00 (5€ CSEN + 15€ FIV) (2012-2016)
– 13-17 years old = € 25,00 (5€ CSEN + 20€ FIV) (2007-2011)
and the delivery of a copy of the payment receipt with the subscription form 2024 filled in (that you find at the bottom of the page), by email prenotazioni@tabosurf.com.
2- the payment of the balance within 6 days before the date of the beginning of the Camp and the delivery by email prenotazioni@tabosurf.com of a copy of the payment receipt and a copy of the Medical Certificate of health issued for the practice of non-competitive sports. Before sending the balance, contact the reception for the confirmation of the amount
TERMS OF PAYMENT
3- The payment can be done:
– by Bank transfer to Tabo Surf Center SSD SRL, Banca Popolare di Sondrio, Agency of Gera Lario, with bank transfer at the expense of the participant (If not the expenses will be charged
to the participant at the beginning of the Camp).
IBAN: IT 60 J 05696 51319 000002193X22; BIC/SWIFT: POSOIT22XXX;
Specify as reason for payment: “Name and Surname, Surf/Sail/Kite International Camp 2024 from.. to..+ affiliation”
NB: for people living out of UE, to avoid bank commissions charged by the bank to our organization (that have to be refunded), the payment can be done by Pay by Link with credit card. Contact the reception for details.
– directly at Tabo Surf Center Reception following the terms written upon.
For more information: fixed number 0039 0344 94062,mobile phone 0039 335 225054 (also whatsapp), info@tabosurf.com
REFUND IN CASE OF RENUNCIATION
4- 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.
5- 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 if the customer cancels the reservation by email tabosurfcenterssdsrl@pec.it within 40 days before the beginning of the Camp except for the affiliations and the expense of the bank transfer.
– 50% of the amount if the customer cancels the reservation by email tabosurfcenterssdsrl@pec.it within 30 days before the beginning of the Camp except for the affiliations and the expense of the bank transfer.
– 25% of the amount if the customer cancels the reservation by email tabosurfcenterssdsrl@pec.it within 20 days before the beginning of the Camp except for the affiliations and the expense of the bank transfer.
– There will be no refund of the deposit for cancellation less than 20 days before the beginning of the Camp.
6- The cancellation has to be communicated sending, within the terms written in the point up written, a written notification to Tabo Surf Center SSD SRL, Via Prato del Vento 6, 22010 Gera Lario (Co), by email tabosurfcenterssdsrl@pec.it.
7- 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 Tabo Surf Center SSD SRL.
8- In case of balance paid beyond the terms provided, Tabo Surf Center SSD SRL 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); The deposit will be not refunded.
9- In case of balance paid and missed participation at the Camp, the customer has the right to have the:
– Refund of € 150,00 less the expense of the bank transfer if Tabo Surf Center SSD SRL will not find another participant in replacement.
– Refund of the amount paid as a balance less the expense of the bank transfer if Tabo Surf Center SSD SRL will find another participant in replacement. The substitute has to be accepted just if chosen by Tabo Surf Center SSD SRL, not by the customer, to guarantee the homogeneity of the group.
10- In case of lack of wind or bad weather conditions, the water activities will be replaced with propaedeutical activities on the ground. In this case the customer will not get a refund on the water activities.
11-The Camp will be confirmed with a minimum of 8 participants in total and Windsurf, Sail and Kitesurf with a minimum of 3 persons per activity. Just in case of the cancellation of an activity because of not enough participants, the persons that have chosen that activity can choose between the other activities.
12- Tabo Surf Center SSD SRL can decide to change the place of the accommodation and the place for breakfast or dinner before or during the Camp, if necessary, without any extra charge or any refund.
13- The use of smartphones is prohibited during the week to maximize socialization among participants. During the initial briefing on Sunday evening, the numbers to call and the times to call will be communicated.
14- Participation in the camp implies acceptance of the code of ethics and sporting lifestyle of Tabo Surf Center. Failure to comply with the rules (listed in the registration form) may result in the early termination of the Camp for the incorrect participant, at the sole discretion of Tabo Surf Center and without refund of any amount paid.
