Stand Up Paddleboarding
BY ISLAND FEATHER
Stand Up Paddleboarding.
Stand Up Paddleboarding, is a water sport born from surfing with modern roots in Hawaii. Stand Up Paddleboarding is a combination of Kayaking and surfing, where you stand on board that are floating on the water using a paddle to propel yourself through the water. Located in & around Southsea, The Watersports Hub is open for Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Private Lessons, Group Sessions, SUP Tours, SUP Hire, SUP Yoga and SUP Pilates, Mindfulness & Meditation. Our services are inline with the government social distancing guidelines to ensure that our services are safe for both our staff and customers. We are following a strict Covid-19 Policy & Procedure for our staff and customers to ensure a safe place to get you out on the water. We require your full corporation during this time.
Beginner Private Lesson.
Our beginners private lessons are 60 minutes. Our BSUPA qualified instructor will take you through the basics of Stand up Paddleboarding, including how to handle your equipment, board stance, water paddling, how to turn and how to fall. Each booking includes equipment hire (Stand Up Paddleboard, Paddle, Leash, CE certified buoyancy aid) and a health & safety briefing.
Beginner Group Lesson.
Our beginner group lessons are 60 minutes for up to 5 people. Our BSUPA qualified instructor will take you through the basics of Stand up Paddleboarding, including how to handle your equipment, board stance, water paddling, how to turn and how to fall. Each booking includes equipment hire (Stand Up Paddleboard, Paddle, Leash, CE certified buoyancy aid) and a health & safety briefing.
Introduction to SUP Safety Group Lesson.
Our introduction to SUP Safety group lessons are 90 minutes for up to 5 people. The lesson is aimed at those who have their own equipment and looking to advance their basic paddle skills, whilst enhancing their knowledge on SUP Safety & Rescue in the sea. Our BSUPA qualified instructor will also provide an introduction to the environment in Portsmouth & Southsea, safety equipment required for SUP, how to raise an alarm, water rescue (solo & partner) as well as basic first aid.
SUP Yoga
SUP Yoga sessions take you through a series of yoga poses on a 10-foot paddle board to reap huge benefits to both your mind and body. Whilst embracing the elements in our natural surroundings the classes will offer you the feeling of total freedom. Practicing yoga on a surface that is moving engages core muscles and strengthens other muscles which wouldn’t otherwise be used on the earth’s surface. SUP yoga also requires focus to transition between poses and to keep the board steady. Common asanas included in SUP yoga practice are downward-facing dog, the cat-cow combination, child’s pose and low lunge.
SUP Pilates, Mindfulness & Meditation.
SUP Mindfulness & Meditation involves sitting on a 10-foot paddleboard, taking you through the present moment of your thoughts, feelings, the sounds around you & the sensations of breathing or parts of your body. Floating on a 10-foot paddleboard, in a natural environment, enhances the benefits of mindfulness & meditation and will help untangle and let go of a negative mindset to create space for a clear & calm mind for a better well-being.
SUP Tours.
We offer regular guided tours for anyone wishing to explore the local waterways on their Paddleboards. Our qualified instructor will begin the tour with a land based safety brief and refresher lesson in paddle techniques & rescue skills. Our tours are a perfect way to experience a change of environment, reconnect with nature and enjoy time out from the hustle & bustle with like minded individuals. Our guided tours are aimed at people with intermediate paddle skills.
SUP Hire.
We are offering Stand Up Paddleboard equipment to hire for solo individuals 18 years and over. Equipment includes: Stand Up Paddleboard, Pump, Paddle, Leash, Detachable Fin & a CE certified buoyancy aid.