Stand Up Paddle Tuition & Hire

2hr Taster Sessions £35 Adult / £25 Student or Child

These sessions are designed for groups/beginners and take place at Tynemouth at the weekends (March-Oct). We provide some short land-based demos, showing you how to paddle knelt down before progressing to standing up and turning techniques. After a quick safety briefing it's out on the water for the rest of the session with one of our instructors supervising the session and offering tips on an ad hoc basis. We'll either guide you along the coast taking in the scenery and wildlife or give you your first taste of paddle surfing in some gentle waves. We provide boards, paddles, suits and buoyancy aids so all you need is a bathing costume, a towel & a bag for your clothes. We recommend clients call the day before to assess the prevailing conditions.

Availability is limited so pre-booking is essential*

*Groups of 10+ should get in contact prior to booking. We can accommodate stag and hen parties of up to 15 people. For larger groups we can mix and match with surfboard hire from our friends at Tynemouth Surf Co so that everyone can get on the water.

1hr Family SUPer Saver - £50 (2 adults + 2 children) or £30 (1 adult + 1 child)

These sessions are designed for families and afford two adults and two children* the opportunity try paddle boarding at a subsidised rate at an off peak time. We have availability first thing and late afternoon at the weekends, as well as during the day and early evenings through the week. Participants must hold a valid Discover Pass, although we are running these sessions in collaboration with BBC Thrillseeker initiative until the end of June 2010.  Again, these sessions will take place at the most suitable location for that day (Tynemouth of Longsands) so it is advisable to call prior to turning up. You'll receive some basic land-based pointers then it's onto the water for the rest of the session. All equipment is provided so all you need to bring is a swimming costume and a towel. Availability is limited so pre-booking is essential.

* Children must be at least 10yrs old and be able to swim a minimum of 50m.

 

2 Day Weekend Course - £110/Person

These group-based courses are designed for people interested in making solid progress over a weekend. On your first day you'll receive some beginner-focused instruction and a safety briefing before being given the opportunity to put your new found knowledge into practice on the water. On your 2nd day you'll look at more advanced techniques and subject to conditions will look at paddle surfing techniques for beginners. 4hrs of paddling/day (2hrs taught, 2hrs of unsupervised paddling). All equipment is provided so all you need to bring is a swimming costume and a towel. Availability is limited so pre-booking is essential.

 

Private Lessons

If you're serious about getting into SUP and looking to advance quickly this is the best route as you get 1-2-1 tuition with one of the UK's best paddle boarding instructors. You'll be stood up and catching your first waves in no time. We recommend at least 4hrs for most people although some with surfing/other watersports experience may progress more quickly. All equipment is provided so all you need to bring is a swimming costume and a towel.

£40/hr

£75/2hrs (BOGOF available at off peak times)

£120/4hrs

 

 

Board & Paddle Hire - 1hr £10, 2hr £20, half day £30

To hire a school board and paddle on an unsupervised basis you must have a Taster Sessions or a Private Coaching Session under your belt for insurance and safety purposes. Boards are available for hire midweek afternoons and evening alongside at the weekend. We reserve the right to refuse hire if the conditions are too challenging. We also have a number specialist demo boards available to hire for those looking to make a purchase although these are priced at £30/2hrs.

*Basic hire must be booked in advance and take place outside of taster sessions times, unless surplus equipment is available. For more info call Joe on 07779 127230.