British Canoeing Discover SUP Course
Take your paddle boarding to the next stage.
- 2 day course
- Up to 12 per course
- AALA Licence
- Pontsticill
- Easter Holidays
- From £120
British Canoeing have designed several awards to help you become confident on the water and eventually be able to paddle confidently by yourself.
The Discover Award is one of the first awards you can achieve from British Canoeing and it is designed to develop your decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the water, taking you on the next steps towards becoming a proficient and independent paddler.
You will learn how to choose and effectively use equipment, whilst developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling; giving you the confidence to progress to making your own choices with the Explore Award.
At the end of the two days we will assess your learning and if you reach the level required you will be awarded with the Discover Award. If you still require a little more time on the water practicing you will be invited back int the spring for reassessment.
What you'll learn
Getting Ready – What to wear / What to use
Location – Access points / exit points / water conditions / weather
On The Water – Safety and rescue / personal skills / other water users
After the session – Session recap
After this course you should feel confident to understand your kit and the environment you choose to paddle in, have basic safety and rescue skills and feel confident paddling with minimal assistance from a coach. Find out more about the Award
Our first British Canoeing Discover Courses will be run for children aged 12 – 14 during the Easter Holidays at Pontsticill Reservoir
18th – 19th April
9.30am – 3.30pm
£120 for both days and course completion certificate
Brecon BEACON SUP
pONTSTICILL rESERVOIR
Pontsticill Reservoir
Merthyr Tydfil
Brecon Beacons
CF48 2UR
Included
- 2 day course
Qualified British Canoeing SUP instructor
Board, paddle, Buoyancy Aid, Wetsuit
Check out our FAQ page or email us for more detail
Course completion certificate
If you pass the course you will also receive a British Canoeing pass certificate.
What to bring
- Lunch and Snacks
Change of clothes and warm layers
Water shoes (must cover the toes and attach well to the foot – flip-flops are not appropriate) / trainers you don’t mind getting wet
- Water
SUP KIT LIST
Most of the kit you will need will be provided for you for your SUP lesson however there are a few things you will need to bring to make your experience more enjoyable.
SUP
- Towel
- Water Shoes: That cover the toe and attach to the heel
- Change of Clothes
- Warm Clothes: Including hat, gloves and warm jacket
- Socks
- Wetsuits & BA’s: These are provided but if you have your own we would suggest bringing them along
- Cag Jacket: If you have access to a waterproof cag it will keep you much warmer on the water.
Our KIT
We use Fanatic Air Premium SUP’s for our lessons. We think they are the best boards to learn on. They are also perfect for making sure you have lot’s of fun.
You will be provided with:
- Board and Paddle
- Quick release belt
- BA
- Wetsuit (optional)
We can advise on the best kit to buy if you are looking to enjoy SUP more regularly.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
SUP – Stand Up Paddle Boarding is a new craze in water-sports. It involves you standing on a large inflatable board and powering yourself forward with a paddle.
SUP is lots of fun and most people are able to stand up quite quickly. Our instructors will be there with you to help you enjoy your session and improve your skills
No you are welcome to drop your kids off and pick them up at the end of the session. You can however stay and watch if you are happier to do this.
We have our ALLA licence meaning we can teach children under the age of 18 without their parents being present. If you would like to see our licence please get in touch and we will happily send it to you.
Part of the fun of SUP is you can fall in and get back on. Make sure you bring a change of clothes so you can warm up quickly after your paddle.
We require the children to feel confident in deep water with a BA on. Their BA and paddle board will act as aids to swimming and our instructors will be on hand to help if they fall in.
Yes, it could save your life. It’s very important to wear a BA
We can take 8 – 14 year olds for the kids club. We will sometimes split them up into different age groups depending on numbers.
No unfortunately there are no toilet facilities. However you can have a wild pee with a great view.
At the reservoir there is no phone signal but you will be able to get phone signal in Monmouth and Bristol.
At all the sites there is plenty of free parking available. Occasionally the closest parking can get filled up but we can help find alternative options close by.
We need to know about any underlying medical conditions and that you understand the risks associated with SUP.