AT A GLANCE

• 1 day coaching and consolidation of skills

• An insight to the different paddling strokes for sprint (ideal for challenging conditions) and touring

• Focus on the skills to stabilise yourself using brace strokes

• Focus on the skills to move around the board efficiently

• Focus on dynamic turns, introduction to the Kahai, reverse Kahai and pivot turns 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

• 1 video analysis by a SUP specialist prior to the course

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 range of refined paddling styles

• Effective and precise control of direction and board position focusing on trim and foot positioning

REMIT

• Large lakes

• Sheltered coastal

• Slow flowing estuary

• Wind speed force 2

INCLUSIONS

• Fully dedicated coaching and tuition

• SUP STAR SKILLS 01 - Dynamic Movement skills course

• Post course, a personal action plan with be provided

• 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 guide belt

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

• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders

• Refreshments

• Video analysis

PRE REQUISTES

• You have joined on an Learn to SUP / Beginner SUP with us and feel confident on the board or have other experience (please discuss prior to booking).

WHAT TO BRING

• Appropriate water sport shoes or old trainers (you don't mind getting wet) which covers toes, no flip flops 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 suitable, just let us know

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

• Snacks and lunch

• 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)

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.

ABOUT THE SUP STAR SKILLS

We are excited to launch the world first personal progression SUP STAR skills programme purely for stand up paddleboarders and to focus on their specific needs. The SUP STAR 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 4 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 or you could make up the difference of a mixed open group price of 4 people. We will try our best to notify you a day prior to advise, if unsure please contact the team here.

CAN’T FIND YOUR PREFERRED DATE?

Please just get in contact by using the enquiry form and express when you would like to join us paddleboarding and we will be only to happy to help.

GROUP BOOKING?

Yes, we accept group bookings. Please do get in touch to discuss, feel free to email or call.

LOCATION

We are based in Menai Bridge near to RibRide and Dylans at a location called Princes Pier near the launch slip. Look out for the metal high vis gate!

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 discuss your needs with us, We will be only too happy to help with arranging accommodation for you. The accommodation options include cottages, luxury hotels, hostels or quaint inns, so there’s certain to be something to suit your needs and your budget.

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

We have put together an extensive list of FAQs to help you with booking onto a SUP activity with us, so please do take a look here. If you wish to discuss any aspect of the activity, please phone the Psyched team on 01248 548 144 or send us a message we will be more than happy to help.