14 May 2025 SUP STARTER - 1 Day Course for new paddlers
14 May 2025 SUP STARTER - 1 Day Course for new paddlers
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
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.