Beginner Paddleboard Group

1. Group size: only 1 - 6 students per group
2. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
3. BSUPA level 1 (Beginner SUP lesson)
4. Learn at a fully certified BSUPA school
5. Taught by experienced SUP instructors

Our beginner paddleboard lesson is a great way to try this popular watersport for the first time. You'll learn all the essentials including kneeling, paddle techniques, turns, improved straight line paddling, standing, and much more! 

1. No experience required.
2. Must be able to swim a minimum of 50M unattended.
3. Minimum age for this SUP group lesson is 14 years old.
4. The minimum age for private SUP lessons is 8 years old.
5. To book a group lessons for pupils between the age of 8-14, please book a private SUP group.

1. Wetsuit (Highly recommended) Not compulsory in the middle of summer.
2. Wetsuit shoes (Highly Recommended) to protect your feet from sharp shells
3. If you haven't got your own wetsuit or shoes don't panic.
4. Wetsuits and wetsuit shoes can be purchased from our online shop and shipped directly to your home address.
5.  Wetsuits and wetsuit shoes can also be purchase on the day of your activity from our Pevensey bay shop. Please check this coincides with our store opening hours. If not, give us a call on 01323766650 and we'll arrange to open the shop early. This way you can try some wetsuits and shoes on and purchase before the lesson takes place.

1. Basic paddleboarding theory.
2. Understanding the wind, weather, and tides.
3. How to choose the right sized board for you.
4. Basic paddling technique.
5. Basic turning technique.
6. Paddleboarding on your knees.
7. How to get standing.
8. Stance on the board.
9. Paddleboarding standing.
10. Improving you paddling technique.
11. Different types of turn while standing.
12. Getting into surf stance.