SUP 'Start' and 'Discover' course 2025
- jubsiejr
- Feb 6, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 8
For 2025 Newbury Canoe Club are offering members and non-members a
3hr SUP 'Start and 2hr Discover' courses
from April to July
WHO IS IT FOR?
These courses are designed for new or novice Stand Up Paddleboarders, wanting to gain knowledge and raise awareness of personal safety. Each course will give you the opportunity to develop your paddling skills so that you are safe when taking to the water.
DATES
We have 4 dates available with 8 places on each day. Places will be allocated on a 1st come basis.
Actual timings and dates may be subject to change due to weather conditions etc.
• 26 April
• 17 May
• 14 June
• 18 July
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START COURSE £40
9am - 12pm
• 9am-9:15am – Arrive and welcome
• 9:15am – 9:30am - Get ready and change
• 9:30am-10am – SUP equipment and kit/Safety
• 10am-10:30am – Basic getting on/off the board and standing
• 10:30am-12pm – On the water, Practice and excursion
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DISCOVER COURSE £50
1pm -3pm
• 1pm-2pm – on the water excursion/games
• 2pm – 3pm – Rescues
• 3pm – change/de-brief and lea
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CRITERIA
• You must be 18yrs or over
• Children above the age of 14 will be allowed on the course if accompanied by parent/carer
• You must be able to swim 50m in clothing (without a buoyancy aid)
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
• Please wear suitable clothing for being in the water.
• Wet shoes/neoprene wet socks if you have them. Light pumps will work as long as they are ok to get wet. Leggings/shorts (appropriate for the weather), t-shirt, long or short sleeved, windproof jacket and thin but warm tops/trousers.
• It is better to have a few thin layers rather than one thick layer·
• You will be getting wet, please bring a change of clothes
• Please bring water and energy snacks (Water refills from NCC kitchen and warm drinks)
WHATS PROVIDED?
• Stand-Up Paddleboard
• Paddle
• Leash/QR Belt
• Fin
• Buoyancy Aid
We have on-site facilities for changing etc and a kitchen with drinking water to re-fill water bottles and warm drinks if needed.
WHAT WILL I GET FROM THIS COURSE
This year we have increased what you get from the course, thus reflected in the price.
• Paddle UK 'Start' award
• Paddle UK 'Discover' award
• Crib cards to remind you of the topics covered.
HOW DO I BOOK?
Register via the events link on the home page https://www.newburycanoeclub.co.uk/
On confirmation of registration make payment via BACS before the course
Account name: Newbury Canoe Club
Sort Code: 30-95-89
Account Number: 45987168
Reference <SUP START surname> or <SUPDISCOVER surname>
Prices may be modified for couples/families who wish to participate.
If an existing member of NCC wishes to learn a new discipline then the price will be looked at.
Please contact Caroline SUPS@newburycanoeclub.co.uk to arrange
CANCELLATION
If you are unable to attend the course you may cancel up to 5 days prior to the date
You will have the option of rearranging for an alternative date upon availability, or receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 5 days a refund will only be made if we are able to fill your space. You may transfer your place with a friend.
BECOMING A PADDLER
This course will help you understand the safety and planning of any trips with fellow paddlers you may want to do, along with some skills on SUPing. Whilst you may come to feel more equipped individually it is always safer to paddle in groups rather than on your own.
As a member with NCC you will get to continue developing SUP skills, meet other like-minded members and become part of our growing paddling community. You will be able to use SUP club equipment only or simply bring your own. When using NCC equipment it is a requirement that you must paddle in groups of 3 or more.
We encourage all paddlers to obtain a British Canoeing On the Water membership where you can register your awards, which includes a waterways licence and insurance to paddle over 4,500km of river navigations and canals across England and Wales.
For all course enquiries please contact Caroline Read
Email: SUPS@newburycanoeclub.co.uk
For all other course we are running go to
For more information regarding British Canoeing awards go to
For all other information regarding British Canoeing and its membership, they are now rebranded as Paddle UK
