If you’ve paddled SUP a couple of times and want to further your development as a paddler then the BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Sheltered Water Award might be what you are looking for.
£80 for a whole day’s training (7.5hrs contact time) includes lake launch fee and car parking.
Steve will give you an understanding of how to plan and paddle an enjoyable and safe trip. You will gain the confidence to journey in larger waters (up to 200 meters from the shore) and in winds up to force 3.
In order to have an enjoyable day out on the water we need to make some key decisions to ensure we are in the right place at the right time. You will consider the weather, wind and water conditions. We will consider the personal protective equipment available and choose the most suitable to keep you safe on the water.
This award will develop a range of skills and knowledge to get you safely through your journey. Balance and control of the board is important. You will learn the correct feet, body positioning and strokes required to keep you balanced. This can be whilst moving forwards or whilst steering the board. Steve will encourage you to investigate how you could adapt your plans if needed should conditions on the water change. Steve will also show you how to rescue yourself or another paddler should they, or you, get into difficulty.
Steve will assess your ability throughout the day. A BCAB Certificate is available (at an additional fee to Paddle UK) if you have met the criteria and would like or need evidence of your attendance on the course.
The SUP Sheltered Water Award is an excellent way to show an employer, a centre, or club that you have learnt the basic skills of paddleboarding. Or maybe to show off to your friends, neighbours and relatives.
Having completed the SUP Sheltered Water Award you might consider the SUP Safer Award.
What you need to know:
1). Equipment.
The nature of these courses means that it is best if you learn and practice the skills with your own craft and equipment. It means we can be specific to your future needs, aspirations and goals. PFDs must be marked CE 50N or ISO 12402. All craft must be watertight, in good condition, clean and dry before launching on the water to avoid the spread of any invasive species carried from other waterways. Steve will ask for the make and model of your board and equipment.
However, if you do not have your own board it is possible to hire a general purpose one from Steve, including paddle and PFD (Buoyancy) for £25, can be paid on the day.
2). Clothing.
A biker understands that we should ‘dress for the slide not the ride’ and in a similar fashion we need to dress for the cold swim not the sunbathed paddle. Steve recommends that all paddlers wear at least a wetsuit (minimum 3mm or better still 5mm) and windproof top or cagoule (cag).
Other suggested personal clothing: Wet boots or shoes, warm mid - layers (rash vest material is great), warm hat and gloves.
Steve also recommends plenty of spare warm clothing for afterwards. Maybe a flask for a hot drink and some high energy snacks. NB There is a fine lakeside cafe, so bring some pennies for a cake and a coffee.
The Small Print:
Please note - Steve needs a minimum of 2 bookings for courses or guided trips to go ahead.
Under 18s are only allowed on Right on Course training when accompanied on the water by their legal guardian.
By booking this event, you give Right on Course and Steve Emberson the right to use any photographs taken on the day for future promotional and marketing purposes. If you do not wish this to happen please advise via email.
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