Introduction to StandUp Paddleboarding (Paddle UK Start Award)

SUP

Thrapston, England

Introduction to StandUp Paddleboarding (Paddle UK Start Award)

Adult and Child • 2 Hours • First Timers • Confidence Builder

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Date

Thu, Oct 9

Travelers

2

About This Adventure

Embark on an exciting 2-hour paddleboarding adventure designed for beginners! Join fellow local paddlers and gain confidence as you learn essential skills, safety tips, and equipment knowledge. Enjoy hands-on instruction, practice paddling techniques, and receive guidance on your future water adventures, all while aiming for the PaddleUK Start Award.

Duration: 2 hours (90 Minutes on the Water)

New to Paddleboarding?

This session is to introduce you, or bring confidence to your paddleboarding. You will be in a group of fellow local paddlers also at the start of their SUP adventure. At WHATSUP Training you will learn the essentials to flow with confidence and paddle with precision.

Includes

Clothing and equipment information, think of it like a crash course in everything you need to physically get yourself on the water, covering all the types of equipment you’ll need
Tips for getting on the water including how to get safely on and off your SUP from different places you are likely to paddle
Learn to paddle with practical skills such as paddling forward, turning and stopping… pretty much everything you need to get started and moving, along with standing up on your board (if you want to) -Staying safe on and off the water, you’ll learn about how to stay safe and make the most out of your paddle session
Please also take this opportunity to ask advice on how to start your new life of adventure on the water.

On completion of this session, you are able to be awarded with the PaddleUK Start Award (Subject to meeting Award requirements).

What to bring

Check out our FAQ page, or the additional information included in the confirmation notice for more details of what to wear and what to bring with you.
Included: All safety and paddle equipment is provided but if you have your own board that you will be using, let us know in this booking form.
Excluded: Please note we do not supply wetsuits

What to expect

Meet your instructor and get ready to learn some new skills on the water we’ll help you with kit and equipment to get you ready for the water.
We’ll run you through some essentials on land before walking your boards a couple metres to the launch point.
After you’ve been for a paddle, learned some new skills, and most of all had some fun and enjoyed your first session, we will get back to dry land and have a chat to conclude the session exploring where you can next take your paddle adventures to progress your paddle skills.

Meeting Point

Nine Arches Thrapston

Whilst we are pleased to be able to coach from ages 11+ please note that any under 18 must be accompanied on the water by a Parent or Guardian.

Adventure Tips

Check weather conditions

Always review the weather forecast before heading out to ensure safe paddling conditions.

Wear appropriate clothing

Opt for quick-drying, water-resistant clothing to stay comfortable during the session.

Arrive early

Getting to the venue early allows time for equipment fitting and safety briefings.

Stay hydrated

Bring plenty of water, especially on warmer days, to keep energized while paddling.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Kingfishers
Herons

History

Thrapston’s waterways have historically supported local trade and industry, with the River Nene playing a pivotal role in the area's development.

Conservation

WHATSUP Training emphasizes environmentally responsible paddling, encouraging participants to minimize their ecological footprint and respect local habitats.

StandUp Paddleboarding at Thrapston with WHATSUP Training

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