SUP Downwind Skills
FROM £125 PER PERSON
51.6762° N, 4.9184° W
Downwind SUP (18+)
Perhaps you can already SUP and want to look at understanding the environment and using this to your advantage? Maybe you have already done some down winding but you would like to work on your seamanship and develop tactics to allow you to catch waves more efficiently out at sea? Either way we can help you on your journey as the course will be designed around your aspirations.
This course is dependent on wind in the forecast so drop us a message and we can put some dates together.
Course Content +
This course is designed to give you a foundational introduction to SUP paddling in and down wind. It will develop your existing skills on the sea whilst spending the day journeying down wind along our amazing coastline. We might cover some of the following topics:
- Basic board handling
- Proper paddling form
- How to launch and land your SUP
- How to perform basic rescues
- Simple navigation principles
- The basics of tidal planning
- Weather patterns
- Foundations of safety at sea
- Essential kit and equipment use
- Marine and environmental awareness
- Looking at stroke cadence and efficiency
- Reading the water
- Reading wave patterns and tactics to maximize efficiency
- Surf skills at sea.
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 day’s journey.
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Times: 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 can be a bespoke day
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 ( if you have younger children drop us a message and we’ll see what we can sort out). Anyone 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 the water in a beautiful coastal setting.
Perhaps you aready own a SUP, maybe you want to learn the basics of Downwinding maybe you are already a jedi but would like some local knowledge and support to allow you to journey around our amazing coastline with some of the worlds strongest tidal flows.
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 based on your aspirations. These courses are normally taken by clients with a specific skill development in mind. 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 we have several 12’6 and 14 ft touring boards. You might also like to try one of our hardboards.
- Touring paddling jacket
- Personnel PFD (floatation vest)
- Paddle
- Drybag
- Long John or 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.
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