Evening River/Canal Paddle (Ripon)

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) and are able to self-rescue (get back on the board in deep water unassisted). Can turn using sweep and cross deck strokes.

Cost covers:

1. Coached led trip
2. PFD +Paddle
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?

Each week we will have a progressive program where we start with some foundation technique and drills and progresses to possibly some fun competitive races including 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 stars, and drafting. On some weeks we venture to local slow moving rivers or canals to do some longer-distance paddles between 8 -10km

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 a bit of friendly competition 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 love race training as it enables them 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! :)

Appropriate paddle clothing for season and any medication. PFD's must worn.

On River training a dry bag with spare clothes hat gloves must be taken.

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 ?