Stand up paddleboarding in Poole - beginner course

A Bit of history - Stand up paddle surfing (SUP), or in the Hawaiian language Hoe he'e nalu, is an emerging global sport with a Hawaiian heritage. The sport is an ancient form of surfing, and reemerged as a way for surfing instructors to manage their large groups of learner surfers, as standing on the board gave them a higher viewpoint, increasing visibility of what was going on around them - such as incoming swell. To begin with, this started with using a one-bladed paddle, whilst standing on a normal length surfboard. The popularity of the modern sport of SUP has its origination in the Hawaiian Islands. In the early 1960s, the Beach Boys of Waikiki would stand on their long boards, and paddle out with outrigger paddles to take pictures of the tourists learning to surf. This is where the term "Beach Boy Surfing", another name for Stand Up Paddle Surfing, originates. 

This Activity - This beginner course is all about learning basic skills, how to handle the board and learn safety techniques. The tour has a choice of destinations and places to choose from around Poole Harbour.

Who is this activity for / experience required

• This activity is suitable for beginners

When does it run/availability

• 1-1.5 hour course  The Course is run periodically throughout the year dependent on suitable weather.
• Availability is extremely good, allow 1 weeks’ notice ideally

What do I need to bring

• All equipment including safety is included in the lesson
• Please bring – Sensible sturdy pair of shoes, sun cream, towel, swim suit, sunglasses, and warm clothes if it's cold 

Restrictions

• All courses are run subject to weather. Age restrictions may apply

I love the activity, what do I do next?

• Simply add it to your basket by clicking the "buy now" button
• Go to the checkout and complete your purchase
• When you complete your purchase we'll send you an activity voucher email with contact and location details of your instructors
• Simply give them a call, get your date booked in and off you go! (you have six months to redeem your voucher)

The GO AWOL promise

Here are five great reasons to choose GO AWOL:

1.  We partner with some of the best activity providers so you can rest easy knowing that you're going to have an awesome time

2.  You get an activity voucher that can be used anytime for the next 6 months giving you total flexibility over when you want to book your dates. It's also ideal as a gift for someone

3.  Your activity voucher is totally flexible – you can change the activity any time you like provided that you haven't booked the date in with the activity provider. And even if you have done this we can still usually change your activity

4.  We offer one of the broadest range of beginner, intermediate and advanced courses

5.  And best of all, if you haven't had a superb time on the activity you booked through us tell us why and we'll sort out an alternative activity for you or give you a refund

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