Sessions

Please see the COVID-19 page to see how we have adapted our sessions in order to comply with current guidance.

Our regular session are held in Lossiemouth on Saturday mornings 10 - 12

Booking is essential 

We run 2 types of session:

• Core Skills

• Club Sessions

Calendar and Booking

Our Facebook also has details of adhoc sessions.

Recommended session kit

Core Skills

Intended for beginners and those who want to get their SUPing off to a strong start we offer Core Skills Coaching Sessions.

These sessions for this will run over 3 consecutive weeks covering everything you need to get started paddle boarding safely. 

Working in a small group you will develop your understanding of how to plan and paddle a Stand Up Paddle board (SUP) in sheltered water, using the appropriate abilities and decision making skills to travel safely, including;

Location

Weather conditions

Access and environment

Getting Ready

What will we wear?

What will we use?

What will we take?

How else will we prepare?

At The Water

Other Water users

Safety and rescue

Getting on the water

Sup Skills

Body, paddle and foot positioning

Forward paddling

Manoeuvring

Working as a group

Dealing with mishaps

Reflecting on the session

Max of 6 in a group means that you will get lots of individual attention and coaching.

Following the completion of the core skills you will be in a great position to continue on to our other sessions. This will also provide the foundation for completion of the British Canoeing Personal Performance Award for SUP Sheltered water. Assessment for this we will be able to organise for you though the club.

Fee 

Non Members £35 (includes free membership)

Members free

Equipment hire +£10 per session

During the winter these are replaced with a limited number of weekly Intro to Sup session slots, perfect for those who are willing to brave the cold weather and try out SUP.

Club Session

Intended for Paddlers who have some experience paddle boarding. 

Either having completed our Core Skill sessions, had previous training or have prior SUP experience. 

As a guide you should be comfortable standing on flat water and have a solid self rescue.

Activities will vary from session to session so please check the FB group for details. Sessions will be a mix of developing skills and social paddling.

Session fees

Member session fee £ Free

Non Member Session fee £5

Equipment hire +£10

Important Notice

As with all outdoor pursuits there can be a higher risk of incidents compared with softer activities. These risks can at times be managed to ensure safer working but due to the dynamic environments we paddle in not all risks can be eliminated. 

Before going out on a paddleboarding  trip it is your responsibility to ensure that club coaches/leaders/activity organisers are made fully aware of any existing or potential medical problems that might have an impact on your safety and those of your companions who may have to come to your aid. 

For instance, if you suffer from or have in the past suffered from chronic back pain, disability, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, hearing problems, fear of water or heights etc. then we need to know.

On any occasion any paddler wishing to join any session has any doubt, they should speak with the organiser prior to the session so that they can reach a clear understanding of what they and the leader/ coach/ organiser expect of each other in terms of skill levels and experience prior to and during the trip. 

If at any time you begin to feel uncomfortable or the session is above your capabilities, you should inform the organiser and cease the activity at the earliest opportunity.