Born to Ride

  • paddleboarding

  • 2 hrs

  • Max 5 people

...for young paddlers!

Highlights

- Wide range of watersports including SUP, kayaking, windsurfing, and sailing
- Expert tuition and fully equipped rentals
- Suitable for all ages and skill levels
- Safe, fun, and environmentally conscious activities
- Perfect for families, groups, and adventure seekers.

Description

This course is aimed at children 9 years old to 14 years old.


Our Learn to SUP session follows the BSUPA Level 1 Born to ride programme and teaches you everything you need to know to paddleboard safely. During the course you will be given an introduction to how the weather and environment affects you, how to carry the board and paddle, paddling technique, different types of turns, self rescue, how to fall safely as well as how to plan expeditions and the basics of stance in surf.

Those who complete the session to the instructors satisfaction will gain the Born to ride Certificate.




Whats Included: Board & paddle, buoyancy aid, wetsuit if required.


There is a 6% booking fee added on top during checkout through the Eola.co Booking System. Should you request a full refund for unforeseen circumstances, the booking fee is non refundable .

For more information:

Please see section 5, point 4:

https://eola.co/terms-and-conditions.








Requirements

  1. Age 9+
  2. Group size is limited to 5 and the group will have a fully qualified instructor plus an assistant.


What to bring

  1. A hat if it is very sunny or very cold
  2. Sunglasses on a string
  3. Suncream
  4. Water to keep hydrated

Itinerary

  1. Launch and recover safely (with assistance where required)
  2. Set up paddle, board and leash (with assistance where required)
  3. Know how to fall safely and recover to shore using a recovery method.
  4. Have a good basic paddle stroke
  5. Perform a series of turns
  6. Show competence and confidence afloat.
  7. Have an understanding of how weather and tide affects SUP


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    West Mersea, GB

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16 days ago

‘I had a really great time. We had a relaxed lesson and got taught lots of fun and things. Mark was a really nice instructor and helped me be confident to paddle on my own. Thank for an amazing lesson Mark One!’ Ada 🙂

Ada Trundle

Ada Trundle

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16 days ago

Had a Paddle board lesson for four adults and a child with Mark, it was absolutely fantastic. He adjusted to the pace of our group and was so flexible in what we wanted to do while still giving great instruction and ...

Ash Trundle

Ash Trundle

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2 months ago

Had a private SUP lesson, one adult and two kids. Dan the instructor took us out into the estuary and we had a great time.

Mark Cherry

Mark Cherry

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a year ago

Very friendly staff. Happy for us to share 1 paddle board between two. Great location to paddle board exploring the marshes and islands.

ethan thrower

ethan thrower

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a year ago

I picked a random day and time at short notice and the staff did their absolute best to make sure my party had the best day possible Great team with great kit!

ExDee “The Player Of Games” Wobblum

ExDee “The Player Of Games” Wobblum

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