Winter Paddleboard Coaching – Staffordshire

Description

IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRIOR TO BOOKING: Please read all the information in full prior to booking. 

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• Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Please arrive 15 mins prior to your session start time. A late arrival may mean you miss some or all of your session.
• FOOTWEAR is MANDATORY during all of our sessions, this is for your safety and overall enjoyment during your time with us – Trainers, neoprene shoes with a sole are fine….NO CROCS, SANDALS or SLIDERS!
• BUOYANCY AID’s (PFDs) are MANDATORY during your coached session, we provide these and will expect all participants to wear one for the duration of the session – Safety first.
• For Winter courses Wetsuits or DRY SUITS are MANDATORY
• Please advise of any medical concerns, additional needs and/or requirements, and any other additional information that we can use to support you during your time with us.

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PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW prior to booking.

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

Paddleboarding, often referred to as SUP, is fantastic way to enjoy our vast array of waterways, to see and experience our wonderful outdoor environments up close. Let us help you move towards independence!

If you want…

• Your first ever experience?
• To improve your technique?
• To gain confidence?
• To learn/improve rescue skills?
• To have a safe and enjoyable time Paddleboarding now and in the future?

Then this opportunity is just for you…

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Session Date(s):

Sat 22nd Nov
Sun 14th Dec
Sat 10th Jan.

Venue:

We’ll have exclusive water access at Field Head Farm-Staffordshire, their quaint onsite lake provides ample space to learn, discover, fail and thrive in privacy, whilst remaining safe at all times. With the added benefits of onsite heated changing rooms, toilets and a small onsite shop to purchase hot drinks and snacks (payable on site direct to the venue).

Address:

Field Head Farm

Combridge Lane

Uttoxeter

ST14 5JA

Capacity:

These sessions are open to all, any level of experience is welcome. Due to the nature of winter paddling, we do recommend ages 14+ as a minimum

x8 people per session.

Our coached sessions are delivered for groups of NO MORE THAN x8 people. We keep the groups small, to ensure that everyone on their sessions receives the best experience possible.  

Price: 

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What to expect during a coached SUP session:

Here just some of the things we’ll cover – but remember, this is ‘YOUR’ session, so we’ll tailor the session to your needs.

• Firstly, we’ll have loads of fun!!!
• You’ll learn new skills!
• Learning will be at ‘YOUR’ pace, and relevant to ‘YOUR’ needs.
• Improve balance, coordination and confidence!
• Rescue Skills; Self Rescue, helping others, calling for help.
• Clothing, equipment & environment – The more we know the safer we can be!

What’s Included:

• Two hours of coaching (includes kitting up and briefing)
• FREE use of our SUP’s, Paddles & Buoyancy Aids
• * If you would like to use your own equipment, please do feel free to bring it along – Just be aware that we will need to inspect the equipment to ensure it meets the required safety standards prior to use on one of our sessions.  
• FREE use of our wetsuits, if required * Please note for our winter courses wetsuits or drysuits are mandatory, so if you have your own please do bring them with you.
• Your Paddle UK ‘Paddle Start’ Certificate
• Launch Fees
• Parking
• heated Toilets & Changing Facilities.

What’s Not Included?

• Snacks & Hot Drinks (available to purchase on site)
• Transport: You need to be able to get to and from the venue

Pre-Requisites/what you need:

• Due to the nature of winter paddling, we recommend ages 14+ as a minimum .
• Reasonable water confidence (non-swimmers welcome)
• Clothing to paddle in, suitable to the weather conditions on the day (Wetsuits or drysuits as a minimum for our winter courses).
• FOOTWEAR to paddle in – footwear is mandatory for all our sessions (no crocs, sliders, sandals or wellies)
• Full set of dry clothes, dry shoes and a towel for the end of the session.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE READ

The Winter months can deliver changeable weather, please be prepared for cooler air temperatures and cold water. Wetsuits or drysuits are MANDATORY. If using a wetsuit, we also recommend windproof/waterproof over jacket to keep the wind off. We also suggest a pair of neoprene socks/boots for extra comfort.

The course will continue in all weathers where safe to do so and may be physically demanding – please ensure you are 100% happy to attend in potentially challenging conditions prior to booking. In the event of unsafe weather (extremely high winds and/or lighting for example) the course may be postponed or cancelled at late notice. You will be offered an alternative date or a full refund at our discretion.