Race and SUP Fit training sessions
Ready, Set, Paddle! :)
Winter and Summer SUP Race training sessions 2022
Open to adults and Children over 12 years old who have completed a SUP induction, Self Proficient and able to self rescue (Under 18's must have parents or legal guardians consent)
Most Sunday's 09:15-10:45am( Depending on weather)
Evening sessions TBC Late Spring and Summer
Each week we will have a progressive programme where we start with some foundation technique and drills and progresses to some fun competitive races, sprints, 3 km or 5 km time trails or technical races depending on programme. There will be other opportunity's to join other longer distance sessions of site and paddle some of the local rivers and canals.
Cost £15 Adults and £10 Children per session (Water fees included in price)
Also included
PFD, Nisco 14ft SUP Race board or Red Paddle Voyager and lake fees. (Wetsuit £2 extra) No Need To Pump Up a Board you can use ours :)
Clothing please make sure you bring suitable clothing for winter conditions or summer
You can join with your own board but we ask if you can still book on the system so we know your coming.
This is a great way to improve SUP fitness or cross train for other sports. Most of all we are about encouraging each other with inclusive fun sessions aimed at promoting a bit of friendly competition and also setting some personal SUP goals in supportive environment.
Some of the training area's covered in the sessions include:
Equipment
Race formats
Efficient paddling- Focusing on Greater Power Generation and Speed
Racing Turns
Board Control & Handling in different conditions
Mass starts
Drafting
And a bit of Fun…!
The central component of paddle boarding is simply to have fun, and that most paddle folk love race days as it enables them to spend a day with people who are just as excited about SUP as they are :)
More dates training and Race dates will be published on Facebook page
SUP Racing
What’s SUP Racing
SUP Racing is more than just competition. It's a personal challenge, a goal to aim for with a shared community of paddlers with a similar interest and passion. Races can be a mix of Flat water, Coastal, Technical, Sprints Ultra events in different locations hear and abroad.
It’s a great for balance, coordination and also involves lots of muscle groups giving a really great all-round workout. But most of all your enjoying the water in a natural environment with like-minded people supporting your journey on every session.
Who can take part?
The Races and SUP Fit sessions will cater to all with anyone welcome who wants to give it a go form race beginner to more seasoned paddlers. As a minimum you must have had an induction and be able to self-rescue. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions.
What equipment do I need?
As all sports it can be expensive to begin with, so we help by supplying a selection of boards to use on our sessions, And of course your welcome to bring your own. When you eventually decide to buy a board, we can help advise what might work for you and your paddle goals. On all our sessions leashes and PFD’s must be worn to take part. You should also bring a couple of clothing options so you can adjust to the conditions.