The Paddling Academy has been developed to teach secondary school aged youngsters, between 13-19 years old, to paddle. Taught on surf skis by professional paddling coaches, our Paddling Academy is a safe and fun way to introduce young people to the sport of paddling. Learning to paddle on a surf ski is a skill that is transferrable to Olympic flat water sprint kayaking, white water paddling, river paddling, surf lifesaving, surf ski racing and ocean kayaking.
· Correct paddling technique,
· Remounts and basic water safety skills,
· The dynamics of the ocean, wind, tides and wave,
· Downwind paddling.
Participants will also increase their overall fitness during the programme.
Surf Skis are purpose built for the ocean. They are designed to catch and ride ocean swells. With the right skill level, experience and conditions, paddlers can reach speeds of up to 25km per hour, which is exhilarating and fun.
Surf Skis are safe. They are essentially a 6 metre floatation device. So if a paddler falls off a ski, it will not sink (unless there is a hole in it) and the paddler can hold on to it, and then get back on quickly. The big difference between a surf ski and a kayak is that paddlers sit on a surf ski versus sitting in a kayak. If a paddler falls out of a kayak, it can fill with water and sink.
After school, 8 session programme
Saturdays or Sundays, 8 session programme
Half day Paddle Holiday programme, Mon – Thur
Full day Sail-Paddle Holiday programme, Mon – Thur
A one hour beginner's session designed to introduce 13+ year olds to paddling. In this practical one hour session, paddlers gain an overview of equipment, technique, basic water safety, and remounts.
Paddling for people with a disability. We have a double surf ski that allows us to take people with disabilities out on the water and enjoy surf ski paddling (there are limitations as safety is important).
Paddling for adults
Discount for club members and for multiple entries of the same family
Mondays 8 sessions, starting 13th February 4:30 - 6 pm
Tuesdays 8 sessions, starting 7th February 4:30 – 6pm
Wednesdays 8 sessions, starting 8th February 4:30 – 6pm
Thursdays 8 sessions, starting 9th February 4:30 – 6pm
Saturdays 8 sessions, starting 11th February 9:30am – 11am
Sundays 8 sessions, starting 12th February 9:30am – 11am