Paddleboard Lesson

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  • 1 hr 30 mins

  • Max 6 people

Introductory Paddleboard Lesson - 1hr 30mins

Highlights

- Expert instruction tailored for beginners
- Beautiful Ullswater setting in the Lake District
- All equipment provided including wetsuits and buoyancy aids
- Safe, fun, and suitable for ages 8+ with adult supervision
- Learn practical skills to paddleboard independently

Description

This introductory lesson is aimed at people who have never Stand Up Paddled before or for people who have had a go but want to lean the basics properly. It will give you the skills to be able to paddleboard independently in the future.

The instruction will be spread out over a 1 hour 30 minute paddle on Ullswater, during the lesson you will learn to;

  1. Understand hazards and how to avoid them
  2. Carry the board and Paddle
  3. Prone Paddling and when to use it
  4. Stance and Positioning on the board
  5. Stand up Paddling
  6. How to fall safely and get back on the board
  7. Paddling Techniques

All equipment including wetsuits and buoyancy aids will be provided

Meeting at the Sheep Shed at Another Place Hotel, the paddleboard lesson will start and finish at hotel's jetty.

Requirements

This activity is suitable for ages 8+ with all children under 18 years accompanied by an adult.


What to bring

You will need to bring swimwear and a towel.

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£40.00
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    Free cancellation

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Fantastic introduction lesson to paddle boarding for the family. Joe was a great instructor who gave the whole group confidence to try the techniques he taught us. He was brilliant in showing the kids (10 and 12) what to ...

Mark Hayden

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Excellent water activity centre at the north end of Ullswater. Fabulous lication right on the lake with plenty of parking in the grounds of nearby amazing hotel. Friendly, helpful staff and tons of hear available to ...

Martin Rapier

Martin Rapier

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Had my first paddleboarding session with Richie and couldn’t have asked for a better introduction. He explained the techniques clearly and created a calm, welcoming atmosphere before we hit the water. The lake was ...

Valeria

Valeria

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Booked a paddleboarding lesson for our 10 year old twin granddaughters… It was a fantastic 90 minutes with tuition from the lovely Ritchie! We were the only people booked on so it was like a personalised session! The ...

Sarah Gardner

Sarah Gardner

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Absolutely fabulous experience. Super friendly and really put us at ease. Well organised and efficient too. Took our own equipment and they were really helpful, giving us tips and advice on setting it all up. ...

Chris Gillibrand

Chris Gillibrand

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