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BLSA Recognised Dealers and Activity Providers

Any of these dealers will give you a 5% discount if you are a BLSA member (-you will save much more than your membership fee!); excellent back-up and support.

Whether you want to just have a go or organise a corporate /stag / hen event any of these Activity Providers should be your first port of call. They are all BLSA-trained instructors and will lend you the gear you need and get you going quickly and safely. If you want to improve your skills ask them about our Fast-Track Blokart Course which will build your confidence and even get you ready to race in double-quick time.

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Dealers Activity Providers
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Blokart Fun

To become an Approved Dealer or Activity Provider and be listed on this site contact Chris Selway or Pat Letters.

Approved Dealers and APs have access to BLSA logos to use on their website and paperwork.

All Blokart Instructors need to be BLSA Members. 
BLSA Instructors Courses

Blokart or Speedsail Instructor Courses and levels  

Assistant Instructor: this allows for a non-sailor to become involved in a support role.  All theoretical areas of the course will be covered, in particular the safety aspects of running a course.

Level 1 Instructor: allows you to teach basic sailing techniques.  This level is often used by activity groups and schools.

Level 2 Instructor: requires a high level of personal sailing as good quality demonstrations will be given.  The aim is to develop a students ability to race levels. So to get to this level you will have to attend at least 2 race events, one being the Nationals.

All Instructors need to fill in a Lesson Log, and Teaching Log which needs to be returned to the BLSA National Trainer at regular intervals. All Instructors need to be First Aid trained, if this is at a Centre then at least one BLSA Blokart Instructor needs to be First Aid trained and be present on every session.

Revalidation: all instructors need to revalidate their certification every two years to ensure that best practice is being followed consistently. The BLSA National Trainer also needs a copy of a valid First Aid Certificate. Failure to follow these procedures will result in your Instructor status being removed.

For further information about training or revalidation contact out National Coach, Graham Bobin or visit the Speedsail UK webpage. 
Taster Sessions, Lessons and Events

Blokart Taster Sessions

These can be supplied by individual BLSA Instructors at many of the BLSA Fun Weekends or BLSA 'Club Days'.  Instruction at these events must be arranged with the organiser in advance to ensure the necessary equipment and Instructor are available on the day.

Speedsail training for anyone wishing to try the sport can be supplied by Speedsail UK or Weston Windsport by appointment / prior arrangement.

BLSA 'Club Days'

These days are organised by local members for the enjoyment of all. 

They are usually just a single day where a number of members get together to enjoy some fun and sometimes put on some ad hoc practice racing. 

Where a BLSA Instructor is present, there are usually opportunities to 'Have a Go' for those new to the sport. Please get in touch with the local Organiser / Contact for further details.

Venue Contact
Benone Strand, Limavady N.Ireland Blokart Club Ireland, Jonny Harvey or visit www.blokartclubireland.co.uk
Bovingdon Airfield, Hertfordshire Nick Dodge on 07860 252193   
Cotswold Gliding Club, Aston Down, Gloucestershire 2nd Saturday of the month; contact Chris Selway; 0117 9612085
Midlands Airsports Club, Hoton, Leicestershire 3rd Sunday of the month; contact Steve Harvey;  07738440841
Perranporth Airfield, Perranporth, Cornwall Email Kevin Meyers
Uphill Beach, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset Most Sundays; email Chris Moore or call 07885 164112 to confirm.

2012 BLSA Fun Weekends

These events are put on by BLSA-recognised Dealers and Activity Providers to help bring members together for fun, sharing tips and advice and to introduce new people to the sport. There is often a chance for some impromtu racing and sometimes race tuition is available.

If you are not yet a BLSA member and would like to come along and have a go please do get in touch with the organiser beforehand to arrange a taster session. 

April 21 & 22 @ Weston Windzone (hosted by Weston Windsport)

June 16 & 17 @ Weston Windzone (hosted by Weston Windsport)

July 14 & 15 @ Weston Windzone (hosted by Weston Windsport)

September 8 & 9 @ Weston Windzone (hosted by Weston Windsport) 

All the above dates are subject to change
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