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SUP Beginner Lesson

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  • 1 hr 30 mins

  • Max 6 people

If you are new to Stand Up Paddleboarding our beginner lessons are for you. Our qualified instructor led sessions on ...

Highlights

  • Learn to stand and paddle with confidence on the Hamble River
  • Practise turning and paddling in a straight line
  • Master how to recover yourself if you fall off the board
  • Put your new skills to use during free paddling time

Description

If you are new to Stand Up Paddleboarding our beginner lessons are for you. Our qualified instructor led sessions on the beautiful Hamble River will see us get you standing and paddling with confidence.

Your 1.5 hour session is split into two defined sections; during the first part of your session you will develop an understanding of the equipment; learn how to turn as well as paddle in a straight line and master how to recover yourself should you fall off the board. While the remainder of the session is your free time to paddle and put your new skills to use. Our beginner SUP lessons also have a teaching ratio of one instructor to six paddlers ensuring we are able to help you develop over the duration of the session and to stick to government guidelines.

If you would like a one on one lesson with one of our instructors then take a look at our Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding lessons.

Check out our FAQ's page for any additional information.

https://www.thepaddlecentre.co.uk/

Requirements

Minimum age 12 years old.

A Parent or Guardian must also be on the water with any under 18's.

Pregnant individuals may not participate in this activity.


What to bring

  1. Suitable clothes for weather conditions.
  2. Change of clothes
  3. Towel
  4. Mobile phone - advised to take on water in a dry bag.
  5. Money for an after paddle cold drink.




Itinerary

Please arrive 20 minutes before your booked session time as this will allow you to, sign in, get changed.

Your instructor will meet you and the rest of the group and get you ready to go on the water with a buoyancy aid, paddle,board and a safety brief.

Your instructor will then help the group get on the water, once on they will go though a range of techniques to get you paddleboarding.

For the second half of the session you are free to explore with your new skills, just ask thee instructor if you need any more hints and tips.


As your session end your instructor will call you in towards The Paddle Centre to return your equipment, sign in and grab a cold drink.




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    The Paddle Centre

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From £48.00 per person
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    Group discount available

    Enjoy discounts for groups of 6 or more

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    Free cancellation

    Up to 14 days in advance

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9 of us from my work has a kayaking event here and had a great time. the teams was friendly and efficient and got us on the water quickly and safely. Kayaks seemed to be in good condition.

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Never managed to stand up but really enjoyed it. Good instructions and excellent equipment.

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Never managed to stand up but really enjoyed it. Good instructions and excellent equipment.

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