Bradwell Outdoors is an exciting outdoors education centre run by Essex County Council.
Bradwell Outdoors is based on the Blackwater estuary, a lovely stretch of sheltered tidal water on the east coast of Essex.
With our highly experienced staff we offer an unrivalled outdoors experience for individuals or groups, from taster sessions all the way up to advanced instructor qualifications.
Sailing is a fantastic and diverse sport, with activities to suit everyone. The RYA National Sailing Scheme has been designed to help you enjoy whichever aspect of the sport that appeals to you. Our highly qualified and professional staff will help you maximise your skills development while keeping you safe and having fun.
Our Sigma 33 offshore yacht offers comfortable offshore and estuary sailing for a crew of up to five persons. The yacht is equipped to current RYA/MCA requirements and all courses are professionally skippered.
RYA PRACTICAL COURSES
The practical section of all RYA certificate work from newcomers to sailing up to Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster Offshore may be undertaken aboard Brigantes. Most of these courses are of five days duration often starting on a Sunday evening. The majority of 5 days passages cover the fascinating estuaries of the Blackwater, Colne, Stour, Orwell, Deben and Alde.
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE & CEVNI TEST
A growing requirement for those sailing their own or hiring a boat abroad. The ICC is a mixture of theory & practical assessment, suitable for the experienced sailor. Also available for powerboats. The CEVNI test covers usage on inland waterways abroad and is a 1hr multi choice question paper, cost £15.
TASTER DAYS
These are suitable for those with little or no experience of sailing. Come and try your hand for a weekend sailing Brigantes within the shelter of the Blackwater Estuary – there are plenty of places to visit, both sheltered anchorage’s and busy marinas according to your taste.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH RESIDENTIAL COURSES
Ideal for young people looking for something different for the Gold Residential section of the award. Full details on request.
Professional RYA Powerboat Practical Training – Whatever your age or experience
Bradwell outdoors provides a superb environment whether you are looking for a practical introduction to boat handling skills for the beginners, learning the essentials of a skilled powerboat driver or are an adventurous cruiser requiring the essential safety considerations for skippering a boat by night, in familiar waters and handling in more demanding conditions.
