An island adventure, discover hidden beaches

added 5th July 2011

Our Brownsea Island sea kayaking adventure is a great introduction to the sport and a unique way to see Poole Harbour. It lasts approximately two and a half hours and takes you round the back of Brownsea where you can explore this beautiful island. Brownsea Island is literally teeming with wildlife - with a great range of inhabitants both common and rare. Brownsea is a haven for birds, insects, mammals and by kayaking around the island you can view some beautiful beaches from an amazing vantage... Read More

Mountain biking skills and master class

added 5th July 2011

So many of us enjoy getting out on our mountain bikes but it’s all too easy to get stuck at one level with no real idea how to progress. GO AWOL run a series of mountain bike courses that range from total beginner through to advanced technique clinic and mini camps. Our beginner’s day is aimed at riders looking to learn the basics, discover a new terrain to ride or perhaps someone that has just purchased a new bike. Our improver course and advanced technique clinic is designed to improve... Read More

Escape to the coast and go kitsurfing

added 5th July 2011

With the sea temperatures now rising and stronger winds starting to blow consistently from the South West there simply isn’t a better time to go kitesurfing.This three dimensional extreme sport combines the skills of land based power kiting and board sports such as snowboarding and wakeboarding.  At GO AWOL we organise and deliver a range of courses to suit all levels from complete beginners to intermediates that are looking to hone their skills and take their kitesurfing to the next... Read More

Rules for Senior Mountain Bike Students

added 26th November 2010

  We loved this tale so much that we decided that the only way to do it justice was as a full press release. Check out how one of our recent mountain bike customers described their day out... "Well, I got round to taking my beginner’s day on a mountain bike.   I thought you might like to share a few impressions of how it went, so you can warn any other age 60+ nuts who want to try it.  Let’s start with instructor and trail buddy John Hayes.  John is a natural... Read More

Cowes Week 2010 Champions

added 25th August 2010

Cowes Week is a renowned sailing event that dates back to 1826 and is now the longest running annual regatta in the world. The legendary sailing event is held on the Solent, a busy commercial waterway, and is a tasking piece of water to navigate with strong double tides. 2010 saw over 890 boats and 8500 competitors take part in up to 40 race starts per day for classes of cruiser-racers, one-designs and keelboats. A week’s worth of world-class racing was in store for the thousands of spectators... Read More