Stand Up Paddler Open Day - Saturday 11 July
Published 15:51 on 6 Jul 2015
If you've ever fancied trying out Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), one of the countries fastest growing sports then put Saturday 11 July into your diary between 1000 and 1500hrs.
- We have the UK' best ASI instructors on hand
- We have the UK' best SUP equipment on hand
- We are now offering you the chance to tryout SUP
- and best of all It's FREE
- If you can already SUP, come on down to try the latest Starboard kit
- Become a crew member of the Astro Starship
- Have a go at SUPolo and win a crate of beer for your team
What should I bring for a SUP taster session?
Paddleboarding is not a falling in sport. Virtually none of our students fall in and any dunkings that have occurred (are almost always due to over-exuberance (and thus entirely avoidable if you want to stay dry)
So you're not actually going to get wet, you really don't need any special kit for paddleboarding (unless you're going out in the waves, which is not on the agenda for any of our taster sessions). However, if you want to play safe there would be no harm in having a change of clothing and a towel in your car for your first few sessions, just in case.
Your feet are the only part of your body that will come into contact with the water, but boards have good grip so bare feet or some old trainers will be fine. If you have surf boots you want to use then by all means bring them, but they certainly are not necessary. Shorts (or skirt) are the best bet, but you could always just roll your trouser-legs up if there's no other option.
Sunglasses are advisable, and on hot days it's worth having some sun screen on , as you always burn faster on the water.
Other than that, just bring yourself and your enthusiasm. You're going to have fun out there.
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