First time on a board? Want to build confidence? Keen to learn how to paddle properly and be safe? This session is for you!

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Rates

1 hour Adult (Aged 16+): $60 for one hour lesson Child (Aged Under 16): $50 for one hour lesson

2 hours Adult (Aged 16+): $80 for two hours (1hr lesson, 1 hr practice) Child (Aged Under 16): $70 for two hours (1hr lesson, 1 hr practice) Children must be closely supervised by an adult for the second half of the session.

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Duration

One Hour Lesson or One Hour Lesson + One Hour Board Hire to practice

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About

With a focus on safety and fun, we will teach you the skills required to start your journey into the world of SUP. Mornings are best, with calmer conditions and smaller crowds and our fully qualified SNZ/ISA accredited instructors will have you up and paddling in no time. The session will include:

• Introduction to boards and equipment
• SUP safety and handling
• Conditions and environment
• Stance and positioning
• Paddle technique – forward, turning, braking
• Intro to water safety and self rescue

Please arrive 10 minutes early to kit up, sign in and be briefed. If you are bringing your own board, please allow enough time to pump it up or set it up - it takes longer than you think!

If the wind is too strong to be safe on the ocean, we will contact you in advance to move your booking.

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Inclusions

• SUP (or bring your own, that's fine too!)
• Buoyancy Aid
• Leash and Paddle
• Instructor and tuition on the water with you

Already paddle but keen to learn more technique?

We offer 121s and small group sessions, tailored to you. Struggling to paddle in a straight line? Getting sore feet on your board? Feeling unstable when you paddle? Get in touch at info@paddlenelson.co.nz and book in with us for some coaching for efficient forward paddling, support strokes, pivot turns & more.

See you on the sand!