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Beginner-friendly SUP
A welcoming first step into paddleboarding
If you are new to paddleboarding, Alderford is a brilliant place to start. Our SUP taster sessions are relaxed, friendly, and designed to help you feel confident on the water from the very beginning.
Instructors lead the session from first briefing to time on the water
Relaxed SUP taster sessions are designed for first-timers and beginner paddlers
Private and family-led options help younger paddlers or mixed groups find the right fit
Buoyancy aid, paddleboard, paddle & Wetsuit included
The basics and age rules
Have you always wanted to try paddleboarding? Here is your chance.
Alderford’s SUP taster session is a relaxing and fun way to try paddle boarding for the first time. You will be shown the basics and then led straight onto the water for a fun-filled session while enjoying the scenic lake views. Sessions are run by Alderford’s paddlesports instructors. The minimum age for standard SUP lessons is 13, and all participants must be able to swim 50 metres confidently.
Sessions are 1 hour long and are delivered with one instructor and up to 8 participants.
Paddleboard, paddle, buoyancy aid & wetsuit are included for the hour lesson.
1:1 lessons and family sessions
If the standard group session is not the right fit, Alderford also offers 1:1 tuition and family-led sessions.
Taster sessions are typically one instructor to eight participants, but 1:1 paddleboard lessons are available for visitors who want to improve technique and become more confident on the board. Private family sessions are recommended for younger children. The minimum age for 1:1 lessons and family sessions is 4 years old, and the child must be able to fit into an Alderford buoyancy aid. Booking for these options currently routes through enquiries@alderford.com.
We can also offer 1:1 kayaking lessons, with specialist instructors available to improve your skills or get you started on your kayaking journey
Become a Lifeguard
Alderford often runs Open Water Lifeguard qualifications for people who want the skills to supervise and provide rescue in still or non tidal waters.
Every candidate participating in an OWL course at Alderford must:
- Be 16 years old or over at the time of the assessment
- Be competent and confident in open water
- Be able to submerge under the water confidently
- Be able to swim at least 400 metres continuously on their front in a pool or open water while showing urgency.
There is not currently an Open Water Lifeguard course scheduled for the remainder of the year, and dates will be updated when they are published.
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