SUP Level 1 Paddleboard course
Level: Beginner | Age: 14 + | Typical Time: 10:00 & 12:00 | Average Price: £48.00
Quick Course Information
Level: Beginner
Age: 14 +
Typical Time: 10:00 & 12:00
Minimum Course Duration: 2hrs
Average Price: £48.00
Average Member's Price: £48.00
Typical Number on Course: 6
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:6
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Course Summary
The ‘Start’ award is the first step on the British Canoeing paddling pathway. The course is for adults & older children (14yrs) who want to learn to Paddleboard. This course is ideal for complete beginners, those who have been on the taster session, new board owners, people who want to develop their skills or even families hiring a SUP on holiday.
During the course you will be given an introduction on how the weather and environment affects you, how to carry the board and paddle, paddling technique, different types of turns, self-rescue and how to safely fall.
The 2 hour course is run on flat water. Subject to demonstrating the required skills throughout the session you will receive your British Canoeing Start Award.
Prerequisites:
No previous experience required.
Cost:
£48 per person.
Cost includes buoyancy aid, board, paddle & temporary BLYM membership.
Wetsuits are available for hire at £2 each,
Min Age:
Adults & Children 14+
Award details:- https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/paddle-awards/
See link to the Joining Instructions including, clothing & footwear requirements.
Addition Information: -
Sessions run with a minimum of 3 so we reserve the right to move or cancel your booking if required numbers are not met.
Sessions can be arranged for groups/families. Please email dates & times required email Courses@blym.org.uk
Our Instructors are all British Canoeing qualified.
Where Do I Go Next?
Once you have completed this course, we would recommend you try these ones:
Level: All Age: 14 + Level: Intermediate Age: 14 +
SUP Yoga
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Course Dates
1 Day between 10:00 and 12:00.
Bookings Close: 2024-04-28 10:00:00
Bookings may close early for operational reasons.
1 Day between 10:00 and 12:00.
Bookings Close: 2024-05-12 10:00:00
Bookings may close early for operational reasons.
