The Thrill Seeker’s Guide to Coasteering in Cornwall

by Tariq Bitar, posted in Activities

Introduction: The Ultimate Adventure Sport

Coasteering combines swimming, climbing, and cliff-jumping into one exhilarating activity, making it the ultimate adventure sport. Ideal for thrill-seekers, coasteering in Cornwall offers an exciting way to explore the rugged coastline and discover hidden coves and wildlife.

What is Coasteering?

Coasteering involves navigating the intertidal zone of a rocky coastline on foot or by swimming, without the aid of boats, surf boards, or other craft. This heart-pounding activity includes rock climbing, ocean swimming, and cliff diving — all under the guidance of expert instructors.

Getting Started: Choosing a Coasteering Company in Cornwall

Safety is paramount in coasteering, so it’s crucial to choose a reputable company. Look for providers who have qualified guides with knowledge of the local area and its tides. They should also supply you with all the necessary safety gear, including helmets, wetsuits, and buoyancy aids.

What to Expect During Your First Coasteering Adventure

Here’s what your first coasteering trip might look like:

  • Briefing: Understanding the basics of coasteering safety and communication.
  • Warming Up: Quick physical warm-up to prepare your body.
  • The Adventure Begins: You’ll traverse rocks, swim through pools, and when you’re comfortable, jump from cliffs into the crystal-clear waters below.

Benefits of Coasteering

Besides the obvious thrill and adrenaline rush, coasteering provides several benefits:

  • Physical Fitness: It’s a full-body workout that improves strength, endurance, and flexibility.
  • Mental Health: Like most outdoor activities, coasteering can reduce stress and increase serotonin levels, boosting overall mood.
  • Connection with Nature: Coasteering offers a unique way to connect with the natural world, encouraging environmental awareness and conservation.

Tips for a Great Coasteering Experience

  • Listen Carefully to Your Guide: Their expertise is invaluable for your safety and enjoyment.
  • Wear Appropriate Footwear: Sturdy, closed-toe shoes with good grip are essential.
  • Don’t Push Your Limits Too Far: While coasteering is about adventure, always communicate with your guide about your comfort and skill level.

Safety Considerations

Ensure you disclose any medical conditions to your guide and always follow their instructions closely. Coasteering can be a safe sport when conducted under the right guidance and conditions.

Conclusion: Ready for the Challenge?

Coasteering in Cornwall offers an unforgettable adventure that challenges your body and revitalizes your spirit. From the exhilarating rush of cliff jumping to the serene moments floating in sea pools, it promises diverse experiences wrapped into one. If you’re seeking a new kind of thrill this season, coasteering in Cornwall might just be the next big adventure you’re looking for.

The Sophistication That Comes With Virtual Learning Environments

by Robert, posted in VLE Software

We all need to have a leg up in our career at some time or other.  The same goes for students, in almost any field.  The use of VLEs will create much motivation with self learning experiences – after all it stands for virtual learning environment.  This has been a game changer for the learning industry.   For many, the virtual aspect creates a brain fog that frightens the life out of them and makes them think back to the terrifying days of classroom and a teacher with that unbending rod of iron.  But in fact a VLE does not replace the classroom, it adds to it, enhancing the student’s experience by stretching their imagination and of course this can happen to the tutor also.  From a purely technical view, a vle is a specially designed space that looks just like an architectural building.  If  you remember back to messy desk enviornment – ink stains, coffee rings, soggy notepads and then imagine everything neat and tidy and instantly useable on a laptop, clear room for learning without clutter.   Assessments are completed within this platform and so the tutor can move frely between assessments without having to wait for the student to arrive with physical work.   Students interat with their tutors on a more grown up and level footing.

Learning Copy Typing Still Has Value In This Very Commercial World

by Robert, posted in E-Learning

I remember my typing and secretarial classes at school – quite a few moons ago now.  Things were definitely done a completely different way then.  We had plenty of teachers and they knew how to control a class – looking back on those few years, I can see how lucky I was to be schooled in the old way.  Knowing boundaries and have clear guidelines of the teacher’s expectations of me counted for a lot.  I’m not sure I would have had the self discipline to buckle down and work in the same way today’s student has to.  There is a greater emphasis on working at home, with laptop logged onto the school system.  Independence is being drummed into the student.

Our typing and secretarial lessons were very much tutor led.   Mrs H would contenance no cheating – we had to learn to type without looking at either the keyboard or the resultant words on the page.  Of course we did not have a screen in front of us – it was paper coming out of the typewriter roller.  The art of copy typing is one that has died out, any tom, dick or harry can stab away with two fingers darting across the keyboard of their laptop and think they’re typing.  But there is so much more to getting those words down on a page or message!  For someone to be totally successful in the world of typing for any commercial venture is to learn to copy type.  That is to know the qwerty keyboard off by heart and to take lessons on English grammar, vocabulary and most importantly – knowing punctuation and its uses.  All these are taught in e-learning courses.