SUP Improver Lesson with River Trip

This Paddle Centre session is designed to be the next step in your paddleboard journey improving up on existing skills. With the paddleboarding basics locked in, ideally having completed our Stand Up Paddleboard Beginner Lesson, during this session we focus more on technique, various turning strokes and that all important self recovery to help you gain more confidence and enjoyment in the sport. We also touch on footwork and how it is useful in controlling your paddleboard especially when turning.

All this while taking a trip on the river to get a better understanding of distance paddling and tides with the option of a short stop en-route for a drink.

What is covered -

1. Paddle Technique Coaching
2. Maintaining a straight-line
3. Use of the paddle for turning
4. Bracing strokes
5. Introduction of foot work
6. Mastery of self recovery

What is included -

Buoyancy Aid

Discounted Stand Up Paddleboard Hire

Minimum age 12 years old.

A Parent or Guardian must also be on the water with any under 18's

1. Suitable clothes for weather conditions.
2. Change of clothes
3. Towel
4. Mobile phone - advised to take on water in a dry bag.
5. Money for an after paddle cold drink or even an Ice cream.

Please arrive 20 minutes before your booked session time as this will allow you to, sign in, get changed.

Your instructor will meet you and the rest of the group and get you ready to go on the water with a safety brief.

As your session end your instructor will call you in towards The Paddle Centre to return your equipment, sign in and grab a cold drink or maybe an ice cream.