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Paddleboarding

Can I bring my own Paddleboard to Stanborough?

You may bring your own SUP along to our lake but only for use during one of our supervised GO Paddleboard sessions. 

Go Paddleboard

Adult & Youth Sessions

(8 years+)

Why not try our Go! Paddleboarding sessions? Get out on the water and enjoy the view. We prodive Paddleboards, wetsuits & buoyancy aids or bring your own if you prefer. These exciting sessions, are for absolute beginners to advanced level paddleboarders. This is a group session. One of our experienced coaches will run through the essential techniques to get you manoeuvring your board with ease.

£10 for 60 minutes - Bookable 5 days in advance

 

Saturdays from 23rd April 2022 - 10.30

Tuesdays from 26th April 2022 - 16.30

Thursdays from 28th April 2022 - 16.30

Please note that session times will change due to daylight hours as we go through the summer

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Paddleboard (SUP) Courses - Youth

Our SUP courses will give you an introduction to how to paddle and control your chosen board.

Youth Stand Up Paddleboarding

(8 - 16 years)

Intro to SUP (beginner course)

3 hour course - £25; Paddle boards, wetsuits and buoyancy aids supplied

  • Monday 30th May 2022 - 13.30 to 16.30
  • Wednesday 1st June 2022 - 9.30 to 12.30

Improver Course

The next step from our Intro sessions

Courses are from 09:30 - 16:30 for 2 days - £105

  • 2022 dates to be confirmed

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Paddleboard (SUP) Courses - Adult

Our SUP courses will give you an introduction to how to paddle and control your chosen board.

Adult Intro to SUP Course

(Age 16+) 

  • Summer 2022 dates to be confirmed 

 

Private tuition

£52.50 per hour for up to 3 people

Please click on the link below to enquire about private tuition

 

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Paddleboard (SUP) Birthday Parties

(8 years and above)

At Stanborough we offer lively Birthday Parties for up to 20 people. Each Party is 1.5 hours of fun and excitement for you and your friends. We have three party activities to choose from, Kayaking, Paddleboard or Rafting.

Please see our main Party tab for more information 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my own Paddleboard to Stanborough?

You may bring your own SUP along to our lake but only for use during one of our supervised GO Paddleboard sessions. 

Is safety cover provided?

On water safety cover is provided by our qualified team during every watersports session at Stanborough.

What should I bring with me?

A complete change of clothing: swim wear and a t-shirt to wear in the water

Sun hat, sun cream and water bottle on warmer days

Layers of lightweight clothing to be worn under a wetsuit on colder days

A lightweight waterproof jacket

A towel 

If you wear glasses you will need a strap to keep them secure

Do I need to wear a wetsuit?

Wetsuits and buoyancy aids are supplied by us; you are welcome to wear your own wetsuit if you prefer. Wetsuits are optional in hot weather.

Is there anywhere to change and leave my belongings?

We have changing rooms and hot showers for your comfort & convenience.

A non-secure bag drop area will be available outside so please avoid bringing any valuable items with you.

Do courses still go ahead when it rains?

Yes, all courses and sessions still go ahead during the rain - you are going to get wet anyway! Sessions will only be cancelled in cases of dangerous environmental conditions (i.e. lightning storms, serious fog).

Parking

We operate a camera parking system; you get 20 minutes free to drop off and pick up your child

A reduced parking rate is available for Adults taking part in booked activities; please speak to our team on arrival before paying for your parking.  

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