PADDLING TECHNIQUE

AT A GLANCE

• 2hr coaching with paddling skills progression

• An insight to touring paddling skills

• Focus on dynamic turns, introduction to the Kahai, reverse Kahai and when to use them

• Identification of the common forward paddling mistakes and the conversion into good practise

• Tuition by SUP specialist coach

• Professional and high standard event organisation, instruction and kit

• High quality equipment, we use the best kit to make your experience more comfortable and enjoyable

• Venue location is Menai Bridge on Anglesey

• Video analysis by a SUP specialist

AREAS COVERED

• Develop a sense of body / board / blade dynamics

• Efficient control of board direction and position

• Effective travel over a distance on flat over using a touring paddling style

IN A NUTSHELL

• Learn to paddle effectively

• Learn how to make quick turns effortlessly

• Learn to cruise efficiently so you can paddle further

• Learn to develop speed, handy with tackling wind & tide

INCLUSIONS

• Fully dedicated coaching and tuition

• Paddling technique skills course

• High quality equipment, we use the best kit to make your experience more comfortable and enjoyable

• Full stand up paddling equipment, paddleboard, paddle and leash

• Technical t-shirt, longjohn wetsuit and jacket

• Buoyancy aid and quick release belt

• Changing robe (like a beach towel but better to help make getting changed easier)

• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders

• Refreshments

• Photographs taken

• Video analysis

WHAT TO BRING

• Appropriate water sport shoes or old trainers (you don't mind getting wet) which covers toes, no flip flops, crocs or bare feet

• Swimwear or shorts (to wear underneath the longjohn wetsuit)

• Fleece or jumper (to wear on the water just in case it is chilly)

• You are more than welcome to bring your own paddleboard providing it is safe and suitable, just let us know

• Water bottle (please NO single use plastic bottles as we care about protecting the environment)

• Suncream, sun hat and sunglasses (on a leash)

• Money for parking etc

• Personal medication(s)

• Change of warm clothes, footwear and spare set of underwear for after your activity (just in case you go for a swim)

PRE REQUISTES

You have joined us on a Learn to SUP  or with other providers and feel familiar on the board or self taught (feel free to discuss prior to booking).

ABOUT THE PROGRESSION COURSES

We are excited to launch the world first personal progression programme purely for stand up paddleboarders and to focus on their specific needs. The programme has been directly developed from Sian Sykes personal SUP experiences, which reflects a real world of necessary skills development which she has refined over the years. We are proud to have developed a skills scheme to help and to encourage paddlers to develop new skills and to gain confidence during their SUP career. The ultimate aim of this skills course progression is to give people the skills to enjoy playing, journeying and even travel to remote areas while being mindful of the responsibility and the potential consequences and impact we have on our world.

MIN NUMBERS

We require a min. number of 2 participants for the session to run. If you are booked onto a mixed open group and we are below the required numbers, we can offer to reschedule you for the next available mixed open group session or move you to a an exclusive private booking. We will try our best to notify you a day prior to advise, if unsure please contact the team here.

PERSONAL SUP EQUIPMENT

You are more than welcome to attend the course using your own personal equipment, providing it is safe and suitable in design and performance. Please make sure you are ready to rock and roll with your kit before the session start time to avoid shortening your session on the water with us.

CAN’T FIND YOUR PREFERRED DATE?

Please just get in contact by using the enquiry form or give us a call on 01248 717 978 (Thursday - Mondays 10:00 -16:00) to express when you would like to join us and we will do our best to accommodate.

LOCATION

We are based in Menai Bridge with great facilities. Our sessions take place on the stunning Menai Strait where we use calm bays and lagoons, away from the tidal flow.

GIFT VOUCHERS

Why not treat someone to a Psyched Paddleboarding Stand Up Paddleboarding gift voucher,  an ideal present for any time of the year. The vouchers are valid for 12 months and can be purchased for any activity we offer.  Please buy a gift voucher from the shop here or you can purchase an e-voucher which is emailed.

ACCOMMODATION

If you require accommodation, please take a look at our recommendations here.

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

We have put together an extensive list of FAQs to help you, so please do take a look here. If you wish to discuss , please send the Psyched team a message and we will be more than happy to help.