Got To Get Out paddle boarding?

Two sessions:

- complete beginner (830am-10am)

- beginner 'plus' (if you've tried before) 1030am-12noon

In these 1.5 hour sessions you will:

- learn how to put up an inflatable SUP board (more emphasis in session one)

- identify suitable water to paddle, wind, tide, dangers

- tour around St Marys bay close to moored yachts and pontoons, stunning water!

- learn how to exit onto a pontoon

- learn some tricks and tips (turning, paddling, stability, speed paddling)

Event is for ages 13yo + only please (due to the size of boards and equipment)

Got To Get Out founder (NZSurf qualified paddle board coach) Robert Bruce is hosting the Saturday sessions. Note for first timers, wind seems lowest earlier in the day.

Big thanks to Westhaven Marina for having us!

Note: the location is the grassy area next to the beach, half way along West Haven Drive.

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Re: Covid restrictions

This is a 'group fitness experience / lesson', with no sharing of gear and no close-contact. We are not expecting a covid passport so are following these rules:

https://covid19.govt.nz/traffic-lights/life-at-orange/gatherings-and-visits-at-orange/public-and-private-gatherings-at-orange/

You wear a mask on arrival, stay 1m away from people not in your bubble

You will use either your own board or borrow one of ours.

Note, you are expected to pump up or put down your own boards - because part of the objective of this is to learn the 'how' of paddle boarding.

You must be on time please (15min before session).

Please ensure you use the correct parking (white lines, not yellow)

Please bring

- boardshorts / togs / quick dry top

- sunscreen

- booties / boat shoes (useful when walking on sand or unseen rocks)

- towel

- water bottle

- face mask (for arrival - following all covid rules)

- dry-bag for personal things, or else leave them behind on the beach (someone will be there to look after it)

- sunscreen / hat / sunglasses (strongly suggest you wear a strap for your glasses!)

- quick-dry top half (such as a rash vest / singlet / sports top)

You will be provided a life jacket.

Join us if you've #gottogetout!