SUP Lesson
Our Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) lessons are ideal for those looking to develop new skills and feel more confident exploring the coast. You'll spend 1.5 hours with a guide who will cover everything from safely carrying the board, getting to your feet, paddling, manoeuvring and how to respond in an emergency.
Price: £39 per Adult, £19 per Child
Suitable for: Adults and children from age 7yrs*
* Children under 18yrs must be accompanied on the water at all times across all activities, by their parent / legal guardian.
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Looking for October - March dates? In the cooler months we recommend booking a private lesson instead. This gives us more flexibility with venue should the North Sea be too rough.
If you wish to book within 48hrs of a guided experience then please contact us on 0191 251 9412 to check availability.
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FAQs
What will I see and do?
We’ll spend the first half of your lesson developing the skills you need to get started. Our coaching is always student centred and environmentally considerate. We’ll cover:
Your equipment, what you are carrying and why
Lifting, carrying and launching your SUP with minimal environmental disturbance
A brief introduction on safe or suitable conditions for paddling
Efficient forward paddling, making every stroke count
Initiating and executing perfect turns
Stopping and reversing, using backward strokes
Manoeuvring around obstacles and spotting submerged hazards
Rescuing yourself and assisting others in an emergency
Weather conditions permitting, we’ll also aim to depart the bay so you can consolidate your skills and apply them to real world challenges. At the end of the lesson there will be the option for a short sea swim too.
Who is this lesson suitable for?
This lesson is suitable for adults and children from age 7yrs when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. You should be comfortable around the water and able to swim a minimum of 25m. You should also be generally fit, healthy and able to undertake moderate exercise without difficulty.
What do you provide?
A professional guide
Premium paddleboards from Red Paddle Co.
5mm wetsuit and all required safety equipment
What do I need to bring?
Closed toe footwear that you don’t mind getting wet (eg. wetsuit boots or old trainers)
Swimwear for under your wetsuit
Towel, dry clothes and dry shoes for afterwards
On warm days, water for hydration and suncream to protect your skin.
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