Intermediate SUP Skills
FROM £125 PER PERSON
51.6762° N, 4.9184° W
You may have your own SUP and enjoy exploring solo or as part of a group. Maybe you’d like to have a go launching and landing through the surf and develop these skills. At this level you would need to be able to paddle competently in some wind, such as force 2/3 and choppy waves. You would ideally be confident in the water and understand the fundamentals of how the weather affects the environment. A grasp of tide tables and planning could be built upon from this level.
Course Content +
This course is designed to give you a foundational introduction to intermediate SUP paddling on the sea, covering the following topics:
- Developing our board handling
- Proper paddling form
- How to launch and land your SUP through the surf and on rocky coastlines
- How to perform a range of rescues and simple incident management
- Simple navigation principles
- The basics of tidal planning in an moderate tidal environment
- Weather patterns
- Foundations of safety at sea
- Essential kit and equipment use
- Marine and environmental awareness
Small group sizes mean we have the opportunity to tailor the course to the interests of the group. If you have any specific areas you wish to cover, you’ll have the opportunity to suggest these at the outset.
With plenty of scope for personalised coaching, we can help you reach your highest potential throughout the course.
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Times: 09:00 – 12.30, 13.30-17.00 or 09.00 – 17.00
Dates : See calendar
Cost : From £125.00 per person
If none of the scheduled dates work for you, please feel free to contact us and organise an alternative.
The course requires a minimum of 2 people to run or feel free to choose our 1:1 coaching.
OTHER INFORMATION
Experience level? +
To attend this course, you should:
- Be comfortable in and on the water
- Be able to swim or be happy to float
- Have preferably paddled a SUP before
Age restrictions? +
The course is suitable for all ages above 16 years old. Any paddlers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Who is the course for? +
Anyone looking to build their confidence and skill set on more challenging water in a beautiful coastal setting.
Perhaps you’re aiming to journey on a more committing stretch of coastline. You’ll come away with the essential skills and confidence to plan your own trips including tidal planning and weather forecasting.
You may be part of an organised SUP club, a group of friends, an adventurous family or you may be a solo paddler.
Qualifications gained? +
This is a practical skills course with no assessments or qualifications. However, it can be tied in with BC Personal Performance Awards.
Where? +
You’ll meet at our base near Solva to get kitted up (exact location will be shared in your confirmation of booking) and we’ll head to a nearby harbour which we’ve chosen to best suit the conditions on the day.
Kit Provided +
- The use of one of our fleet of high quality NRS Inflatable SUPs (if you prefer to use your own board and paddle that is fine).
- Touring paddling jacket
- Personnel PFD (floatation vest)
- Paddle
- Drybag
- Long John or a full wetsuit
What to Bring +
In your confirmation of booking, you’ll receive a full list of basic items to bring on the day e.g. bathers to wear under the wetsuit, a water bottle, a towel, old shoes or wetsuit boots etc. If we are out on the water all day please bring food and water for the day.
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