• This is a 2-day course on consecutive Sundays, see below for full details of what the course entails

• Paddlecraft: STAND UP PADDLEBOARD - please bring your own as we are limited on boards on the first Sunday

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

• Minimum of 4 participants for the course to run.

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

• Please read our Social Distancing page, note that our changing rooms are currently closed

• Paddlers will need to bring your own lunch and drinks

• Certificate: £6, this is in addition to the course fee and paid at the centre at the end of the course

DAY ONE : 10AM-5PM (PPA COVERS 'START'+)

Safe lifting and carrying techniques

Set up of Board, personal dress and buoyancy options

Launching and embarking in different situations

Paddling positions and posture

Intro to forward strokes, changing sides & cross deck strokes

Intro to turning and corrective strokes

Moving sideways

Falling off and getting back on

Recovering a SUP to the bank

Self rescue and rescue of others

Basic safety equipment 

Environmental & Access discussions

Waterproofing kit options

Kit needed for a day on the water

DAY TWO: 10AM - 5PM

Inflating and packing an iSUP

Ruddering and straight running

Forward paddling on one side techniques

Turning options 'on and off' side

Triming of the board for load & wind

Continued rescues and recovery of another paddler back to their board or bank

Towing another board (contact and releasable tows)

Leash options (ankle/waist quick release)

Intro to other safety kit

Where and when to paddle & helpful websites

There will also be conversations throughout on; Access, Environmental considerations,  Weather and Water websites, Paddleboard design etc.

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 (coins or use the RINGO app) in the car park adjacent to the centre, metred parking is also available on Prince’s Parade.