05/12/2023
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Stand Up Paddleboarding class for beginners
9 December 2023 Saturday
8.30am
Location: Teluk Bayu beach, Sungai Batu, Teluk Kumbar, Pulau Pinang
For Booking WhatsApp Swee Chin 019-551 3630
Entry Requirements:
* No previous SUP skills experience or knowledge
* Minimum age 12 years old & above
* Weight is below 95KG
* Participants require to wear buoyancy aid & leash at all time
Duration: 2 hours
Course Fees: RM120
What you will learn from the class:
* Define the equipment used (paddle, SUP board, fins & leash)
- Carry the board in the correct way
- Check equipment for damange
* Identify hazards (offshore winds, submerge object, oyster bed etc)
* Enter & Exit water
- Demonstrate the appropriate method for putting a leash
- Enter water safely
- Exit water safely
* Prone paddling
- Paddle prone without a paddle
- Paddle prone with a paddle
* Paddle on knees
- Paddle whilst kneeling
- Stand up from kneeling position
- Knee from standing position
* Paddling technique
- Correct position & posture
- Correct paddle stroke (5 phases of the stroke)
- Entry, Catch, Power Phase, Exit, Recovery
* Paddling direction
- Paddle straight/Forward
- Paddle right side
- Paddle left side
- Changing hand
- Stoping the board
* Turning
- Back/Reverse paddling
- Sweep stroke
* Wipe-out
- Correct way to fell off board
- Get back on to the board
What we provide:
* Starboard ASAP Whooper 10' x 34"
* Starboard Tufskin adjustable hybrid carbon paddle
* Buoyancy aid
* Leash
What to wear:
* Long sleeve rush guard
* Long/short pants suitable for water sport
* Hat with straps
* Water booties
What to bring:
* Water bottle
* Sunscreen
* Extra clothes to change
* Towel
* Toiletries for wash up