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Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre

Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre is a premier destination for those seeking to engage in sports and hobbies. The centre offers a wide range of activities, including sailing schools, to cater to the interests of its visitors. Located in Ilford, England, Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre is a must-visit for anyone looking for an exciting and fulfilling experience.

Introduction to Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre

Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre is an adventure hub that offers a wide range of outdoor activities and sports for people of all ages. Established in 1981, the company has a long history of providing high-quality adventure experiences to its customers. What makes this company unique is its beautiful forest location, which provides the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities, making it a popular destination for those who are seeking an escape from the city.

Services & products

Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre offers a range of services and products to cater to its customers' needs. As a sailing school, it offers sailing lessons and courses for people of all levels, from beginners to experienced sailors. The centre also provides a range of other outdoor activities, such as archery, climbing, kayaking, and raft building. In addition, it offers team-building activities for corporate clients and school groups.

Location

Located in Ilford, Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre is situated in a beautiful forest area, which makes it an ideal location for outdoor activities. The area is known for its natural beauty, and visitors can expect to find a range of businesses catering to outdoor enthusiasts. The closest public transportation options are Fairlop Station, which is 1.3 miles away, Barkingside Station, which is 1.5 miles away, and Hainault Station, which is 2.1 miles away.

Benefits

Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre offers a unique and exciting experience for its customers. Its beautiful forest location makes it a popular destination for those who are seeking an escape from the city. The centre's experienced instructors ensure that customers receive high-quality training, making it an ideal place for beginners to learn new skills or for experienced individuals to improve their abilities.

Good to know

Customers should be aware that some activities at the centre may be weather-dependent. It is advisable to check the weather forecast before booking an activity to ensure that it will go ahead as planned.

Reviews

Customers have praised Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre for its excellent facilities, experienced instructors, and wide range of activities. They also appreciate the centre's beautiful forest location and the friendly and helpful staff. Overall, customers have had a great experience at the centre and would highly recommend it to others.

Amenities

  • amenity
    sailing boat
  • amenity
    life jacket
  • amenity
    instructor
  • amenity
    safety briefing
  • amenity
    navigation course
  • amenity
    mooring
  • amenity
    boat cleaning
  • amenity
    weather forecasting
  • amenity
    knot tying
  • amenity
    racing course
  • amenity
    chart reading
  • amenity
    motorboat course
  • amenity
    anchoring

FAQ

What are the qualifications and experience levels of your instructors?

Our instructors are highly qualified and experienced in the field of sailing. They hold relevant certifications and have years of experience teaching sailing to students of all levels.

What is the student-to-instructor ratio in your classes?

We maintain a low student-to-instructor ratio to ensure personalized attention and effective learning. Our classes typically have a ratio of 4 students to 1 instructor.

What type of boats do you use for instruction?

We use a variety of boats for instruction, including dinghies, keelboats, and catamarans. Our fleet is well-maintained and equipped with all necessary safety gear.

What safety protocols do you have in place?

Safety is our top priority, and we have strict safety protocols in place for all our classes. These include mandatory life jacket use, pre-sail safety briefings, and on-water supervision by certified instructors.

What is your cancellation policy for classes and what happens in case of bad weather?

We have a flexible cancellation policy for classes, allowing students to reschedule or receive a refund with sufficient notice. In case of bad weather, we closely monitor conditions and may cancel or reschedule classes for safety reasons. Students will be notified as soon as possible in such cases.

Reviews

  • Sarah Hutchinson

    A serious incident which has impacted on my partner has highlighted how unprofessionally run and how unsafe this centre is. It is madness that an RYA instructor thought it appropriate to make contact with a paddle board at speed with a boat that had a propeller to the point where my partner had to jump off the paddle board in order to keep himself safe from the what was ironically, the safety boat. Since the incident, the centre has done nothing to support my partner with the psychological impact of the incident and the staff member in question continues to operate a safety boat. Good job he wasn’t physically injured if their regard for psychological injury is anything to go by. My partner is now having to receive treatment for ptsd which has been diagnosed by a psychiatrist and is also under the care of a mental health team. I’d give this centre a wide berth if you care about your mental health and well-being.

    18-10-2022
  • Kaya Edwards

    Whether you drive or take the tube there's easy access. Amazing place to sail and paddle

    18-06-2022
  • Chris Gannaway

    18-06-2020
  • Stewart Woolston

    18-06-2020
  • Rukunuddin Mesri

    Great place for the children

    18-06-2019
  • Jordi López Francesch

    18-06-2019
  • Julia Berris

    This could be a nice place to spend a bit of time if it wasn't for the fact that there are more traffic wardens than ducks, few signs and no parking meters.

    18-06-2018
  • Rhys Heins

    Great place to sail and paddle.

    18-06-2017