Ready to Ride | Taster Course

  • paddleboarding

  • 2 hrs

  • Up to 6 people
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    Nomadic Kitesurf

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    Calshot, Southampton, GB

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    £55.00
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    £55.00
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  • Description

    Course Structure | 2hr Group


    This introductory course is aimed at people who have never paddleboarded before or who have had a go but want to learn the basics on a structured lesson. During this course, you will cover some basic theory, paddling techniques, different types of turns, self-rescue & how to fall safely.


    If you've just bought some kit and want to try it out, let us know in advance and we can help you set it up.

    Requirements

    Must be able to swim at least 50 metres or tread water for 5 minutes.


    What to bring


    1. Any medication such as Inhalers or Epi pens.
    2. Swimwear to wear under your wetsuit
    3. Wetsuit boots, (available to buy on arrival from £23.99) 
    4. Change for public car park
    5. Sturdy footwear
    6. Warm clothing / waterproof jacket/windproof cagoule
    7. Sunscreen
    8. Food & drink 




    Itinerary
    BSUPA Level 1 Ready to Ride

    The BSUPA Level 1 “Ready to Ride” course is aimed at adults who have never stand up paddled before or people who have had a go but want to learn the basics properly.

    Learning to paddleboard is a fast and fun process with a qualified BSUPA Instructor and BSUPA approved SUP school. The course structure is designed to give you the information you need to get on the water safely, have fun and learn the basic techniques of paddle boarding.


    During the course you will be given an introduction to how the weather and environment affects you, how to carry the board and paddle, paddling technique, different types of turns, self rescue, how to fall safely as well as how to plan expeditions and the basics of stance in surf.

    The 2 hour course is run in flat water and at the end of it, you will be presented with your BSUPA Level 1 Ready to Ride Certificate.




Top reviews

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a year ago

Excellent lesson with Paul at idyllic location. Paul was very friendly (and patient!) but at the same time very technical and focused on details to help me improve. I have had several lessons before and I could develop a ...

PASK 1971

PASK 1971

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2 years ago

Highly Recommend Nomadic - We wanted to learn how to Paddleboard but weren't sure if we needed tuition? We are so very glad we did. After a couples session with Paul today, he has given us so many skills, tips, and great ...

Kirstie-Ann Turner

Kirstie-Ann Turner

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3 years ago

Had a great time with Paul and his team (Charlie & Lucas) recently. Nomadic are clearly very passionate about what they do, and that comes across in their instruction; we all had a ton of fun! Often the difference ...

Kevin Kinghorn

Kevin Kinghorn

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4 years ago

We had a fabulous SUP session with Paul at the end of Aug. We were lucky enough to get a one:one session with him, ending with a lovely sunset. He was friendly, flexible with our needs (we travelled from quite a ...

Chlo Rimmer

Chlo Rimmer

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6 years ago

Attended the 3 day kitesurfing course at Calshot , 1 week trip to Tarifa (Spain) and am having ad-hoc lessons. Paul is very passionate about the sport and has a great team of experienced instructors, where safety always ...

Rhian Jacob-Moffatt

Rhian Jacob-Moffatt

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