Tell the teacher we're surfin' ....

The season is well underway here at the Centre with school groups following each other in quick succession, and sometimes even overlapping!

We were pleased to welcome back the Women on the Water, who visit us at the beginning of every new season to improve their confidence and refresh their sailing skills. With a ratio of one instructor to two students they had plenty of opportunity to concentrate on specific skills and enjoyed an exhilarating couple of days sailing in strong winds in a safe and controlled environment.

The particularly wet weather at the end of April meant that the eagerly-anticipated Lads and Dads Wilderness Trip had to be postponed for safety reasons. We look forward to running the event later in the season when the rivers are no longer in flood.

And now our surfers are "waxing down their surfboards" in preparation for the trip to Devon this weekend.

Blink and you miss it!

Getting Active!

This non-residential event was enjoyed by a small group of young people, with numbers fluctuating daily from about 7 to 14. We were most encouraged when many children persuaded their parents to sign them up for more days during the week.

All types of activities were tried - from sailing and kayaking to archery and the assault course. Due to high winds, the day sail to East Head had to be postponed, but Plan “B” - the fudge trip to Bosham in open canoes - went down a treat.

On Friday the CYE site was invaded by pirates; cutlasses were discovered in the saloon and treasure found aboard FloBob. Despite high winds and strong tides rafts were made, judged and raced. On dry land all rafts were considered winners in their own unique way, but in a dramatic reversal of fortunes it was Titanic that stormed ahead on the high seas, leaving the others upturned in her wake.

Come to CYE and expect the unexpected!

Sail and Study

The first week in April was Holy Week this year - and also the chance for young people preparing for public exams to come to our Sail and Study Event. 

Many of these campers commented that they did more revision here than they would have done at home, and the great weather meant that the afternoon activities were often enjoyed as a whole group. 

Alongside studying and socializing there was also plenty of opportunity for discussion -  led by Mark Stratton and covering topics from Jesus and the Bible to the purpose of life.

All the staff at CYE wish these young people well in their exams and hope that the week spent in community here will have supported them in their studies and also encouraged them in their faith journey.