Beginners Introduction To SUP Session

  • paddleboarding

  • 2 hrs

  • Up to 8 people
  • pin

    Hickling, Norfolk, GB

  • ticket-price
    From
    £40.00
    / adult
  • ticket-price
    From
    £40.00
    / child
  • Description

    You can rely on NOA to give you the very best tuition for you first experience of SUP as we are a fully accredited Water Skills Academy SUP School and the only professional SUP School in the Norfolk Broads National Park area.

    In our Introduction to SUP sessions you’ll learn all the basics of SUP along with Safety and Rescue techniques that are quite often overlooked!

    This session is the first part of a fully structured program to get you up and paddling before perhaps heading out on one of our SUP Safaris, or in order to further your own paddling skills by moving on to our L2 technical and L3 ocean paddling sessions.

    It's also a certificated session, so you can prove you've done the most comprehensive beginners sesson there is to have in the Norfolk area - which when hiring kit in other locations is a great thing to be able to pull out of your pocket!

    Not only are we professional SUP Instructors, but we're also keen SUP paddlers ourselves (some to a high international level) for over 6 years - therefore we really feel that we know SUP and can offer you the very best in SUP knowledge and tuition.


    Overview

    This is your first step in learning how to SUP and it applies to inland waterways with calm flat waters. Learn how to identify safe conditions, locations, self rescue techniques, equipment, paddle technique and more.

    Sessions lasts around 2 hours which is just enough time to get you familiar with the safety side of SUP and to give you the basic skills in order to have you gliding across the water!


    Aims

    To learn to Stand Up Paddle with correct technique, confidence and to learn safety in enclosed flat water locations - which is essentially The Norfolk Broads.


    Pre-requisites

    Swim 50 metres (164 ft), without stopping - (if you’re a non-swimmer then please contact us as we can still teach you but on a 1:2:1 basis - contact to arrange)

    Minimum age 14 years - no upper age limit - SUP is for all…!


    Equipment Supplied

    Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)

    Paddle

    Coiled leash


    Paddle Skills Learnt

    1. Enter and exit the water correctly from a variety of situations
    2. Paddle in standing and kneeling position with balance and confidence
    3. Identify correct paddling technique – 3 P’s - Position, Posture, Paddle
    4. Demonstrate correct method to change direction
    5. Demonstrate turning - back paddling left and right
    6. Demonstrate how to stop, safe wipe-out and dismount


    Please note that during the current COVID-19 outbreak NOA and it's staff will implement a SAFE / CLEAN / HAPPY invironment and will expect all customers to adhere to Social Distancing rules of that time. Our rules will be availabe to read on the chalkboard located outside of the NOA office. Of course this is subject to change at any time.



    Requirements

    FAQs


    Is there a minimum age requirement to participate on these sessions?


    We operate a minimum age of 14 years old for these sessions - this is due to the length of the session, potential weather conditions and also equipment levels. 


    Do I need to be able to swim?


    Yes, due to the aquatic nature of SUP we ask that you can confidently swim a minimum of 50m unaided.


    Should you not be a swimmer then we will still happily take you out, but this must be booked on a private 1:2:1 basis - please enquire directly is this in more suitable for you on: adventure@norfolkoutdooradventures.co.uk


    Do I need any other clothing?


    If you have your own wetsuit then please feel free to bring it as it can certainly help keep you warm especially in the early part of the season (March for example) - however in the warmer summer months you’ll probably cook..!


    It is highly advisible that you also bring a change of clothing just in case of any 'accidents' - and we advise that you paddle in quick drying layers, so base, mid layer (fleece) etc - anything that closely relates to gym or workout clothing. Shorts or leggings are advisable and we advise paddling barefoot or wet shoes in colder months.





    What to bring
    1. Parking is anywhere in the car park at NOA HQ and Pleasure Boat Inn pub


    1. It’s advisable to bring a wetsuit if you have one and especially in the earlier months of the year, however this may prove to be too warm over the summer – but ultimately remember, SUP is a dry sport (once learnt) and the idea isn’t to go swimming!


    1. If you don't have a wetsuit then a few changes of clothes to enable you to change into - just in case of any accidents!


    1. Session to last approx 2 hours with most of that being actual paddling, so make sure you bring some food and snacks to keep you going - SUP can be tiring, especially when you're learning for the first time!


    1. Please note that we recommend that you don’t bring a camera unless it’s of a waterproof variety (waterproof phones or GoPro type of action camera in waterproof housing etc should be fine but don’t drop them!) or if you do make sure it's tied on to your body somewhere!


    1. Your instructor will however be equipped with a waterproof camera and will happily take photos of before and after of you enjoying your adventure.


    1. If you wear glasses or want to look uber cool in pictures in your sunglasses, please remember that if you head for a swim they may get dislodged from your head, so please remember to tie or secure them on in place.




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