Evening River/Canal Paddle (Ripon)

Evening SUP Paddle

When:

Evening 5:30pm- 8pm latest pm (5km/10km Paddle depending on group)

Cost covers:

1. Paddle UK Coach/Leader and Canal River Trust Licence
2. PFD, Leash, Paddle, Dry Bag, Palm Vantage Jacket.(We can supply long john/jane wetsuits but if warm leggings and long sleeve sports tops are good option)
3. 10'6 /10'8 rides for the 5km paddlers (More stable )
4. Nisco 12'6ft SUP Race board or Red Paddle 13'2 or 12'6 Voyager (For 10km Paddlers)

What's involved: SUPfit (10km) or Social paddle (5km) you chose? Evening SUP Paddle

When:

Evening 5:30pm- 8pm latest pm (5km/10km Paddle depending on group)

Who:

Open to adults who are proficient paddlers (e.g. have completed a SUP intro or similar) and are able to self-rescue (get back on the board in deep water unassisted). You must be able to turn and control direction and speed of board.

What's involved: SUPfit (10km) or Social paddle (5km) Social

We have a progressive program in different locations in different locations where we start with some foundation technique and drills and progresses to possibly some fitness paddling depending on group. We also do SUPFit and Social sessions also at Ellerton lake which are great option to just get out and paddle with little hassle and meet other paddlers. If you fancy raising the heart rate and pushing yourself we have Northern Sup Race Club Training sessions which include sprints, technical races, and 3 km or 5 km time trails. Areas of training that we will cover include equipment, race formats, efficient paddling, race turns, board control and handling, mass starts, and drafting so look out for them. On some weeks we venture onto local slow moving rivers or canals to do some longer-distance paddles between 5 -10km on weekday evening.

This is a great way to improve SUP fitness or cross-train for other sports. Most of all we are about encouraging each other with inclusive fun sessions aimed at promoting getting out in our blue spaces also setting some personal SUP goals in a supportive environment.

The central component of paddle boarding is simply to have fun. Most of the people who attend training and fitness sessions enjoy being able to spend a day with people who are just as excited about SUP as they are!

And we sometimes manage a social afterwards 🍹

Ready, Set, Paddle! :)

You must be a self proficient paddler as this is not a complete beginner’s paddle. We will give some coaching points through out the session.

Appropriate paddle clothing for season and any medication. PFD's must worn and are supplied. Footwear for on/off the water Wetshoes old trainers or similar.

Dry bags are supplied to put your spare top, hat, medication, drink, snack.

Meet at Ripon canal car park at 5:30pm

Safety brief 5:40 pm

On water for 5:45pm - 8:00pm latest

After paddle drink ?