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Joss Bay Stand Up Paddleboarding

  • paddleboarding

  • 1 hr 30 mins

  • Max 6 people

Our Stand Up Paddleboarding Lessons are for ages 12 and above and aim to get you safe on SUP’s in Open Water.

Highlights

  • Get to know the SUP board and paddle
  • Practise paddling through small surf and standing up
  • Build turning, positioning and wave-selection skills

Description

Our beginner Stand Up Paddleboarding lessons are aimed at teaching you how to be safe in open water and to get you Standing Up and Paddling (SUP), all whilst having fun in a safe environment! We will introduce you to the equipment, how to paddle out through small surf, enhanced turning skills, wave selection, positioning and surf etiquette.


There will be NO REFUNDS if there is HEAVY WINDS. DEPENDENT ON THE FORECAST we will reschedule the booking or a credit voucher will be issued (1 year).

We will try our best to contact you prior to the day of your booking!


By signing and continuing with this booking you are agreeing to the above, which is also set out in our terms and conditions .


Children under the age of 12 years WILL NOT be able to participate in this activity as the boards are too heavy for them to manoeuvre.


Junior Price - 12-15 years - £30

Adult Price - 16 years and over - £40





Requirements

  1. Over 12s advised for this activity as the boards are very heavy to handle.
  2. All participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres and should, under no circumstances, be under the influence of any alcohol, drugs or medication at the time of the lesson which may adversely affect their physical capabilities.
  3. All participants suffering any physical or medical conditions, illnesses or allergies, including any prescribed medications, should make us aware of any such conditions or requirements prior to the event.
  4. No-one should participate in any SUP lesson if they are pregnant or suffering from a heart condition.



What to bring

  1. Swimwear
  2. Towel


Itinerary

  1. Meet & greet your selected instructor
  2. Allocation of equipment - life jackets, SUP board and SUP Paddle at the surf school
  3. A full 1 and a half hour supervised SUP lesson
  4. Assessment of ocean conditions
  5. Beach/open water safety introduction
  6. Introduction to equipment and safe handling techniques
  7. Introduction to using the paddle and standing up
  8. Transitioning to feet, accelerating and stopping/falling safely
  9. Applying newly-developed skills to changing conditions and/or more progressive equipment
  10. Session debrief



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    Kent Surf School

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    Free cancellation

    Up to 14 days in advance

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My boyfriend and I were booked in for a beginner surf lesson, and while the surf/wave conditions didn’t manifest as hoped the team happily swapped us to a stand-up paddleboard lesson instead - we loved it! And we had a ...

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My boyfriend and I were booked in for a beginner surf lesson, and while the surf/wave conditions didn’t manifest as hoped the team happily swapped us to a stand-up paddleboard lesson instead - we loved it! And we had a ...

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Most amazing SUP session ever. My daughter had the time of her life. Super encouraging instructors and extremely welcoming community with all the gear provided. She will definitely be returning as the instructors were ...

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Friendly staff, affordable, gave clear instructions. We hired two kayaks for an hour and they let us keep a few things in their office. Made it clear where we should go and the water conditions. Will go back!

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Absolutely fabulous school trip provider. Our Y6 had a smashing day of paddleboarding, giant paddleboarding and beach fun with the staff. The staff, Andy, Pip and Gareth, were knowledgeable, approachable and kept the ...

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