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Stand Up Paddleboard Introduction 2020
This 3 hour introduction to Stand Up Paddle Boarding or ‘SUP’ will cover all of the basics to get you started in the sport. From carrying and launching to practical paddling techniques and safety on the water, by the end of this course you should be happy in the basics of using these boards. We have a small selection of inflatable and rigid boards*, if you have your own board you will be welcome to use it (subject to our inspection). Completion of this course is a prerequisite to using SUP boards on the reservoir. This can be done during our ‘Supervised Sessions’ on Thursday evenings or through the Canoe Club (subject to membership). You may also qualify for the British Canoeing “Paddle Discover” award on SUP.
*Due to the nature of our current fleet of boards, we can only accommodate people weighing up to 110kg
A - Monday 25th May 2020 – 9.30am – 12.30pm – Cost £20 u/18’s & £30 adults (Bank Holiday)
B - Sunday 7th June 2020 – 9.30am – 12.30pm – Cost £20 u/18’s & £30 adults (Father’s Day)
C - Sunday 12th July 2020 – 9.30am – 12.30pm – Cost £20 u/18’s & £30 adults
D - Thursday 16th July 2020 – 6.00pm – 9.00pm – Cost £20 u/18’s & £30 adults
E - Sunday 16th August 2020 – 9.30am – 12.30pm – Cost £20 u/18’s & £30 adults
Please arrive 20 minutes before the start time to allow time to register and get changed.
You will need to bring:
- T-shirt or sweatshirt / fleece
- Shorts or tracksuit trousers (no denim / cotton / wool)
- Wetsuit or use one of ours
- Old trainers, sandals or wetsuit boots (no Crocs, wellies or slip-ons)
- Hat / Suntan lotion, if sunny
- Towel
- Dry clothes to go home in
- Money for drinks / snacks
- Printed booking voucher
We will supply all specialist equipment, wetsuit (if required), cagoule and buoyancy aid. You will be in a coached group for the whole session.