Fancy learning how to SUP on a beautiful stretch of the River Wye? This enjoyable stretch of the river wye acts as the perfect playground to learn and practise the basic skills for safe confident river paddling; with safe little bays to learn new skills, before practising them on real-life water situations. All under the encouraging tuition of one of our experienced teachers/guides.
This tour is perfect for you if you’ve brought your own board but never had a lesson. If you are looking to increase your entry-level knowledge and confidence on moving water. If you have completed our SUP Skills Session and are ready for the next step.
You’ll learn:
- Basic paddle skills to help you paddle straight and steer your board in moving water.
- The 3 key body positions you can adopt on the board to keep you safe whilst playing on fun river features like little riffles!
- How to read the water so you know when to stand and when not to.
- When and ow to get back on the board both independently and with the help of a paddle buddy.
- Basic river paddling etiquette with other water users and wildlife.
The details
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- Half-Day guided trip. Start-point Kerne Bridge. End-point Lower Lydbrook. 00:00-12:00.
- £50.00pp
- Learn self-rescue techniques, paddling techniques and posture for safe and confident paddling.
- Receive a safety briefing along with your board, paddle, buoyancy aid and helmet.
- Wetsuit can be hired on booking. £10.00 pp.
- NOTE: this is a one-way trip. Your guide will help arrange a car shuttle amongst the paddlers via Whatsapp ahead of your tour.
T&C’s
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Where adverse wether conditions are the deciding factor for the cancellation of your trip by PBA you will be given 24 hours notice. Please check your emails regularly (including spam).
- If your booking is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions you will be given a selection of dates to rebook within the current season. Or a 12-month credit note will be issued.
If the booking is cancelled by your party:
- 72 hours+ Your booking will be fully transferable within the current season or a 12 month credit note will be issued.
- Less than 48 hours notice your booking will not be transferred. IF we are able to fill your place from a wait list you will be issued a 12 month credit note.
- You will be added to a WhatsApp group a few days prior to arrange the vehicle shuttle. NOTIFY us via email if you do not use WhatsApp.
MINIMUM 6 paddlers to run the trip.
PADDLER SUITABILITY
- Paddler must be 12yrs+.
- Paddler must be able to swim unaided.
- Paddler must have a reasonable level of fitness.
- Paddler must have a reasonable level of mobility. NOTE we can arrange for this tour to be adaptive for paddlers with specific movement or postural requirements. PLEASE EMAIL BEFORE BOOKING to discuss.
MINIMUM 4 paddlers to run the trip.
Under 18’s MUST be accompanied on the water by a legal guardian.
Colette (verified owner) –
Had a brilliant time today on our SUP adventure with leaders Shaun and Martin. Great tuition and wonderful scenery. Really enjoyed our snack break eating marshmallows and choccie biscuits on the river bank