Lessons, taught by fully qualified ASI instructors, are tailored every session, so you can decide how adventurous you want to be. No special skills are required.
This introductory lesson is aimed at people who have never stand-up paddled before or for people who have had a go but want to lean the basics properly. It will give you the skills to be able to paddleboard independently in the future.
The instruction will be spread out over a 1 hour 30 minute paddle on Ullswater.
Lessons will include
- All the equipment you need to get started, including the latest C-Skins wetsuits and boyance aids
- Checking the lake conditions
- Understanding potential hazards and how to avoid them
- Carrying the board and paddling comfortably
- Prone paddling and when to use it
- Stance and positioning on the board
- Paddling techniques
- How to fall safely and get back on
Meeting at the Sheep Shed at Another Place, the paddleboard lesson will start and finish at hotel’s jetty.
What to bring
You will need to bring swimwear and a towel.
Lessons can be arranged for families, groups or individuals.