British Canoeing SUP Paddle Start Award - Lake Based

About the British Canoeing SUP Paddle Start Award

Course Details

The British Canoeing Certificated Start Award is for anybody that is new to paddle sports. This is a fun course full of games and challenges to help you learn the basics and build water confidence.

• 3 Hours
• Min age 8 – under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian
• Max 8 people
• Lake Based

You will cover:

• Clothing and Equipment
• Tips for getting on and off the water
• Paddling forwards, turning and stopping
• Staying safe on and off the water

At the end of the course we will cover the options you have for future development and progression such as the Discover Award, Sup Safer and heading out as an independent paddler.

What to bring:

• Wet shoes (if you have them) or a pair of trainers (you don’t mind getting wet), avoid shoes that will fall off your feet like crocs and flip flops
• A towel
• Swimwear to put on under your wetsuit
• Warm clothing to wear after your session
• A few snacks and a bottle of water
• Sun cream, sunlight reflected off the water will cause you to burn more easily
• If you have a wetsuit you are more than welcome to bring your own but if you don’t have one we can provide one