SUP Skills

Taster Lesson

Group Beginner Lesson

SUP Skills Taster Session

Complete Beginner’s SUP Lesson

LOCATION: Oxford SUP Club at Farmoor Reservoir
GROUP SIZE: 6 people (per instructor)
SESSION DURATION: 1 hour total – 50 minutes on the water
SESSION CONTENT: If you’re completely new to SUP, this is the perfect introduction to get you on the water and building confidence.
In this basic 1 hour introduction we’ll start out paddling on our knees, and then aim to get everyone up onto their feet and enjoying paddling.
We’ll teach you some basic paddle techniques to get you turning and controlling your board.
This session is very family friendly and suitable for children of 10 and over.

This 60 minute introductory session will include the following:

  • WATER SAFETY BRIEFING
  • PADDLING KNEELING DOWN
  • PADDLING STANDING UP
  • BASIC PADDLE TECHNIQUE – FORWARD, BACKWARDS & TURNING
  • FUN & GAMES ON THE BOARDS

WHAT WE PROVIDE: We’ll supply boards, paddles, leashes, buoyancy aids and wetsuits.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: You need to bring a pair old trainers or water-sports shoes, swimwear, a towel, and your clothes for afterwards.

SESSION PRICES:

Adults: £35.00 each

10-18 years: £25.00 each 

Under 18’s – EACH child must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian for the full lesson on the water