British Canoeing SUP Sheltered Flat Water Personal Performance Award
Learn the skills to SUP safely
from £150
- 2 Day course
- Personal Performance Award
- Min age 14 years old
- Mallards Pike & Monmouth
- May - August
- AALA Licence
SUP SHELTERED FLAT WATER Award
MALLARDS PIKE / MONMOUTH
WHAT IS SUP SHELTERED FLAT WATER SUP AWARD?
Developing your skills to paddle safely on sheltered flat water.
Your Stand Up Paddleboard Sheltered Water Award will give you an understanding of how to plan and paddle an enjoyable and safe trip on a Stand Up Paddleboard. You will be able to journey in water that is no more than 200 metres from the shore and up to force 3 winds.
In order to have an enjoyable day out on the water we need to make some key decisions to ensure we are in the right place at the right time. You will consider the weather, wind and water conditions. As these, along with any waterway restrictions, may affect where and when we paddle. In addition, you will consider the personal protective equipment available and choose the most suitable to keep you safe on the water.
LEARN NEW SKILLS & BUILD CONFIDENCE
Our passionate coaches are here to build your SUP Skills so you feel confident on the water.
Monmouth / Mallards Pike
What You'll Learn
We will spend one day on a lake and one day on the river so you can understand the different SUP environments.
Getting Ready – What to wear / What to use
Location – Access points / exit points / water conditions / weather
On The Water – Safety and rescue / personal skills / other water users
After the session – Session recap
After this course you should feel confident to understand your kit and the environment you choose to paddle in, have basic safety and rescue skills and feel confident paddling with minimal assistance from a coach.
2 LOCATIONS
2 day COURSe Dates
The course will be run over 2 days over the weekend. Below are our current course dates
14th – 15th May
4th – 5th June
2nd – 3rd July
6th – 7th Aug
10am – 4pm ( 1 hours lunch)
Locations: Day 1 – Mallards Pike / Day 2 – Monmouth
wHAT'S INCLUDED?
- 2 Day course
British Canoeing SUP instructor
Board, paddle, Buoyancy Aid, Wetsuit,
Certificate if you meet the course requirements
wHAT YOU NEED TO BRING?
- Appropriate clothing to paddle in
Change of clothes
Water shoes / trainers you don’t mind getting wet – these must cover the toes and attach to the foot – not flip-flops.
COURSE PROGRESSION
1. DISCOVER AWARD
Taking you on the next steps towards becoming an independent paddler, for a fun and safe time on the water. Developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling; developing your decision making and practical skills, giving you confidence on the water.
2. EXPLORE AWARD
Your Explore Award gives you ownership; allowing you to choose where you move next in the world of paddlesport. Working with a coach you will be able to develop a programme that suits what you need. Learning to make confident choices with this individualised approach. Recognising your ability to independently paddle your chosen craft in a sheltered water environment.
3. sHELTERED FLAT WATER
Awards allow you to develop your personal paddling and decision making skills in the craft and environment of your choice. For us this will be SUP
The award is based on your learning, encouraging you in your personal development of SUP in a sheltered flat water environment.
