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Introduction to Open Water Paddleboarding

Duration: 3 hours

Cost: £50

Locations: Poole Harbour or Portland Harbour

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If you have seen people paddling in larger bodies of enclosed water or maybe wanted to explore slightly further from the shoreline such as the Islands of Poole Harbour, then this is the course for you. Will will take your paddling skills and work on them to become more adapt for the open water environment.

 

Objectives

Over three hours you will develop:

  • An understanding of weather and hazards within the open water environment.

  • Paddling techniques for the open water environment

  • Being able to self-rescue within the open water environment

Experience Required

You will have experience paddling within the sheltered water environment and feel confident within this. You will have a desire to be paddling within the open water environment.

What's Included

Included in the price is three hours of tuition in a maximum ratio of 1:6.

Ideally you should have your own kit but we can provide the following included in the cost:

  • Paddleboard with QR waist leash and paddle

  • Buoyancy Aid

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