Description
Whether you’ve been gifted a paddle board or embraced the decision to buy your own, this private session is perfect for those who are looking for guidance on setting up their equipment safely and correctly. This 1hr long session is tailored to those eager to dive into the world of paddleboarding.
During this session, we’ll walk you through the process of setting up and inflating your board correctly. We’ll also cover essential aspects such as setting up our paddle, understanding various leashes and where we would use them depending on the environment, and discussing why we wear buoyancy aids.
Feel free to bring any questions you may have – we’re here to help!
Once our kit is all set, we’ll discuss how to access the lake safely and efficiently with our boards. Then, it’s time for a leisurely paddle on the water. We’ll introduce you to some basic paddling techniques, along the way. Finally, we’ll wrap the session with a look at how to pack down your equipment properly.
If you want to chat to us before booking, please email at: holly.rapidskills@gmail.com
Requirements
What to bring
- Your own board and paddle.
- Clothes that you don’t mind getting wet in, ideally made of synthetic materials or wetsuit.
- Wetsuit boots / water shoes are optional. We can talk about when these would be
- suitable.
- Towel.
- Warm clothes to change into afterwards.
- Food & Drink (there is Ohana coffee hut onsite at Lake 86).
- Please note we do not hire out wetsuits.
Itinerary
- Arrive - 15mins before the session start time, to kit up and pump up your board.
- Meet the instructor - discuss with the instructor your past experience and what you would like to gain from the session.
- Go Paddling!
- Debrief - discuss with your instructor what you've learnt during the lesson and what you can do next.
- Departure