4 August 2024 SUP STARTER - 1 Day Course for new paddlers

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4 August 2024 SUP STARTER - 1 Day Course for new paddlers

£65.00

This is a 1 day course for beginners or novice paddlers with little or no experience or formal instruction. The course will introduce you to the Paddleboard and safety equipment and give you the basic skills needed to paddle & control your SUP. You will even achieve the Paddle UK Start Award!!

1 day, 10am-5pm Age: 16+ Cost: £65

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  • See below for full details of what the starter course entails:

    • Paddleboards (we supply the craft or you can bring your own)

    • The course takes place on The Royal Military Canal located between Hythe and Seabrook.

    • Minimum of 3 participants for the course to run, maximum 8 participants.

    • Arrive 15 minutes before the session time to get kitted out (we provide all the equipment)

    • There are basic changing facilities on site.

    • Paddlers will need to bring your own lunch and drinks

  • 10am-5pm - Covers 'Start Award'

    Safe lifting and carrying techniques

    Set up of SUP, personal dress and buoyancy options

    Launching and embarking in different situations

    Paddling posture, Laying, Sitting, Kneeling & Standing

    Intro to forward and backwards paddling

    Turning and fun stuff

    Moving sideways

    Introduction to efficient forward paddling

    Falling off and getting on

    Equipment for a day out on your SUP

    If you have any questions about booking, be sure to contact us.

    Note: Our Centre is located on Prince’s Parade, and is in view of the seafront. If driving from Folkestone, turn left onto Prince’s Parade and Seapoint will be the second turning on your right, the car park is signposted. There is pay and display parking in the car park adjacent to the centre, metred parking is also available on Prince’s Parade.