Smart Start SUP Course
Description
Join us to develop good habits and foundation skills of paddle boarding!
Our Smart Start SUP Course provides a brief introduction to paddling a paddle board and ensures that foundational skills and concepts are learned to ensure confidence and safety when exploring flatwater by SUP. Both first timers and paddlers with some paddling experience will find this course useful. This course will help you develop the good habits and foundation skills that will amp up your learning curve. Self-rescues, or how to get back on top of your paddle board are covered as well. After this course you will be comfortable being on the water!
Tour info
Meeting Point
What's to Wear
Quick dry clothes
Water / river shoes
Sun protection (sunhat, sunglasses, sun screen)
Dress according to the weather (bring extra layers in cold weather)
What to Bring
Waterproof rain jacket or poncho
Cold or frozen bottle of water or Gatorade
Towel (to dry off afterwards)
Drinking water
Gratuity for your instructor
Things to know
Equipment
We are happy to provide you with a paddle board (paddle and PFD included) to use during your class free of charge. If you already own a paddle board it is advisable to learn and get used to your own paddle board.
We are happy to provide you with a paddle board (paddle and PFD included) to use during your class free of charge. If you already own a paddle board it is advisable to learn and get used to your own paddle board.
Safety Considerations
Your safety is our top priority. Every instructor on our team is certified in first aid and CPR, ensuring a secure learning environment. Additionally, we have rigorous risk management protocols in place, strictly followed by our instructors in the event of an emergency. If you have any further qu...
Your safety is our top priority. Every instructor on our team is certified in first aid and CPR, ensuring a secure learning environment. Additionally, we have rigorous risk management protocols in place, strictly followed by our instructors in the event of an emergency. If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at 407-267-9950 for more information.
Instructors
Your lesson will be led by a trained, experienced professional with a solid teaching background, years of personal kayaking experience, and a passion for teaching. Our instructors, by British Canoeing, are dedicated to a student-centered teaching approach, focusing on imparting the nuances of kayaking effectively.
Your lesson will be led by a trained, experienced professional with a solid teaching background, years of personal kayaking experience, and a passion for teaching. Our instructors, by British Canoeing, are dedicated to a student-centered teaching approach, focusing on imparting the nuances of kayaking effectively.
Group Size And Age Restrictions
Our program maintains a maximum group size of 5 students, ensuring focused attention and effective instruction. In case we exceed this limit, we'll uphold a 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio to maintain quality instruction. Additionally, age restrictions are in place—participants must be 10 years or...
Our program maintains a maximum group size of 5 students, ensuring focused attention and effective instruction. In case we exceed this limit, we'll uphold a 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio to maintain quality instruction. Additionally, age restrictions are in place—participants must be 10 years or older to enroll in kayak lessons, while those under 10 require adult supervision.
Weather In Central Florida
Central Florida on average maintains warm temperatures throughout the entire year with slightly lower temperatures during the winter months. Summers, lasting from May to October, are long, warm and particularly humid. Rain showers are common during this time of the year. The winter month are shor...
Central Florida on average maintains warm temperatures throughout the entire year with slightly lower temperatures during the winter months. Summers, lasting from May to October, are long, warm and particularly humid. Rain showers are common during this time of the year. The winter month are short, cool, and dry, lasting from December to February. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 52°F (11°C)to 91°F (33°C).
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