For the young people of Newham, and to help adults keep fit and active whilst having fun, the two key watersporting organisations in the Royal Docks are again running a summer programme of watersporting fun for young and old alike. And this year the Royal Docks Trust has again stepped in with a grant to allow local people to try water skiing, kneeboarding and wakeboading.
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 At the Royal Victoria Dock Watersports Centre (RVDWC)
Wakeboarding - Kneeboarding - Sailing- Kayaking - Bell boat racing - Raft building - Tasters in water skiing
The RVDWC's 2008 programme, bigger and better than ever before, runs through to the end of October. Apart from the usual sailing, kayaking, bell boat racing and raft building, the programme also once again offers sessions in water skiing, kneeboarding and wakeboarding. Using a special winch system – a “Hive” winch – those new to these exciting sports can launch themselves onto the water and in travelling across the dock learn the basic skills of the sport.
Schools and young people
(Note: The minimum age for all water activities is 8)
Monday - Friday during school holidays - three 90 minute sessions daily starting at 10.30am,
12.30pm and 2.30pm.
Sundays ony - 9am – 5.00pm
Prices from £2.70 per session. (£10 for Water Skiing, Knee & Wakeboarding at weekends)
Adults
Weekday evenings:
- Water Skiing, Knee & Wakeboarding: Tuesday – Thursday from 4.30pm – 8.00pm. One hour sessions cost £10 each
- Sailing and Kayaking: Tuesday - Thursday from 4.30pm – 8.00pm. 90 minute sessions cost £6.50 each for Newham residents, non-Newham residents £6.80
 There is no need to book - just turn up. Beginners are especially welcome. There is full instruction and supervision by fully trained staff at all times. All necessary equipment is provided including everything needed to ensure the safety of everyone participating in the programme. All users need is energy and some suitable underclothing to wear under a wetsuit which we will be provide free of charge. For health and safety reasons there are some restrictions on those who can take part.
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The Centre is based at the western end of the Royal Victoria Dock with easy access by road to the entrance in Tidal Basin Road or using the DLR from the Royal Victoria Station which is just a few minutes walk away. Buses 69 and 147 stop in Silvertown Way and Victoria Dock Road respectively or take a bus to nearby Canning Town and walk.
The taster sessions in water skiing, wakeboarding and kneeboarding are being paid for by the Royal Docks Trust (London). 
The RVDWC's programme is provided by Newham Council as part of a huge Summer of Sport. The programme offers almost all of the Olympic Sports across the Borough – for more information call the sports development team on 020 8430 2484 or visit the Council's website. All of these watersporting activities (including some free spaces for water skiing, knee & wakeboarding) are free to young Newham Gold Card holders aged 5-17 years. The Gold Card is free. For more information visit the Council's website or call 020 8430 2484/2462
The RVDWC provides opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate safely in a variety of water-based activities. The Centre is a recognised Royal Yachting Association teaching establishment and it is licensed by the Adventure Activities licensing Authority (AALA) for adventure activities. It is also an approved centre of the British Canoe Union. It runs a number of national schemes and courses, both in sailing and canoeing, which lead to qualifications, as well as a variety of sessions just for fun.
More information: call
0207 511 2326
or e- mail: kevin.ellis@newham.gov.uk
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At the London Regatta Centre (LRC) 
Summer Rowing Courses
The LRC offers five day sculling courses for young people aged 11 to 18 years.The courses start on 28th July and 4th and 11th August 2008
- Price: £15 per course
- Beginners welcome
- Full instruction and supervision by fully trained staff at all times.
- All necessary equipment provided.
- Safety a priority
The Centre is located Dockside Road, London, E16 . It is easily accessed by car– Dockside Road is accessed from the Royal Albert Way —turn south at the roundabout at Stansfeld Road. By train the Centre is just two minutes from Royal Albert Station on the Docklands Light Railway.
The LRC, owned by the Royal Albert Dock Trust, was completed in September 1999. It features a 2,000 metre rowing course as well as a powered rowing tank, gymnasium and a Chinese bar/restaurant. In a new building it is wonderfully located overlooking the Royal Albert Dock and London City Airport
For details and more information - call Matt Rostron on
07949 023435
or the centre on
0207 511 2211 Ext 222
or email: mrostron@londonyouthrowing.com. The Centre's website is at www.london-regatta-centre.org.uk
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