Are you relatively new to paddle-boarding?
Do you want to raise your awareness of paddling your SUP safely?
Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty?
Then the SUP Safer course is for you!
Your course will support you to consider safe practices, explore and learn to appreciate the potential hazards you might encounter and be prepared to avoid or deal with them.
WHY TAKE THE SUP SAFER COURSE?
First of all, this award is all about keeping safe on your SUP in sheltered water venues. So, whether you are paddling with friends or your club, this practical course is packed with safe practical solutions. It doesn’t matter about your age or whether you have limited SUP experience, this course supports your knowledge and raises your awareness of your personal safety.
If you needed any more convincing, the course is completely based around training, raising awareness with no assessment. Structured to support you, our experienced tutors will ensure you have plenty of time practising, as well as understanding how you can develop skills and experience after the course.
The course takes around 4 hours and will cover 4 modules:
SUP Equipment
Environment and Weather
Planning
Safety on the Water
There will be opportunities to develop and progress your rescue skills and meet like-minded people during the course. Many of our course candidates develop long lasting friendships, connections and contacts.
You can read the sample programme and session plans here.
This course is open to anyone of any age. Book your course today via the link
