PRIVATE BOOKING SUP Skills Taster Group

  • paddleboarding

  • 1 hr

  • Max 12 people

Great activity for away days, Birthdays or groups of friends

Description

LOCATION: Oxford SUP Club at Farmoor Reservoir


SESSION DURATION: 1 hour in total – 55 minutes on the water


SESSION CONTENT: If you're completely new to SUP, this is the perfect introduction to get you on the water and building confidence.


In this basic 1 hour introduction we'll start out paddling on our knees, and then aim to get everyone up onto their feet and enjoying paddling.


We'll teach you some basic paddle techniques to get you turning and controlling your board.


WHAT WE PROVIDE: We’ll supply boards, paddles, leashes, buoyancy aids and wetsuits.


WHAT YOU’LL NEED: You need to bring a pair old trainers or water-sports shoes, swimwear, a towel, and your clothes for afterwards.


SESSION PRICES:

Adults: £35.00 each

Children: £25.00 Each





Requirements

This lesson is aimed at complete beginners. You don't need to have tried SUP before, and it's ideally suited to both individuals and families.


A Perfect, gentle introduction to SUP which will show you the basics of standing and paddling.


Minimum age for children - 10


ALL under 18's must be accompanied by an adult on the water

What to bring

You need to bring a pair old trainers or water-sports shoes, swimwear, a towel, and your clothes for afterwards.

Itinerary

Please check in at SUP Club HQ.


Once we've got you kitted up and ready to go we'll head over to the water.


We'll start with a 5 minute paddle technique demo and safety brief and then head out onto the water and get paddling.


We will cover all of the basics of SUP, starting with paddling on your knees. We'll progress to standing and then work on forward paddle technique.


Once we've got that nailed, we'll move onto a selection of different turn techniques and explore the reservoir.


You should expect to be on the water and paddling for 55 minutes.


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