SUP Intro Lessons

Learn the basics of Stand-Up-Paddleboarding (SUP) in a fun-filled two-hour private lesson. This short session is suitable for all-comers so bring the kids!

Description

Stand-up Paddleboards are fun, great for 'core exercise', and a delightful way to explore the stunning shoreline of Sydney Harbour.

In this short lesson, we spend an hour teaching you about the equipment, basic safety, balance, body alignment, and stroke technique, and then let you loose to explore for an hour. 

Our friendly instructors will have you mastering the basics in no time at all. 

Learn with friends, family, or work colleagues

Choose a solo lesson for the benefit of one on one coaching or why not bring a friend or a small group to reduce the price and increase the fun.

We welcome families with kids as well as corporate groups looking for some action-packed teambuilding.

Schedule 

The lesson will cover

  • Intro to equipment
  • Carrying, launching, landing 
  • Balancing and stance
  • Basic paddling techniques
  • How to turn the board
  • Basic safety and self-rescue techniques
  • Sea and wind conditions

Equipment and location 

Our operating base at Middle Harbour Yacht Club in Sydney is superb for paddleboarding with a number of stunning beaches and some excellent cafes just a short paddle away. 

Our equipment is racked a stone's throw from the beach and there are toilet and shower facilities as well as an excellent cafe on site. 

SUP test centre - Try before you buy 

We have a range of hard and inflatable paddleboards from some of the best manufacturers (STX, Naish, Tahe) available for hire.  

Buy our quality ex-demo equipment and save money

At Flying Fish, you can try the equipment and buy our ex-demo gear at a great price. 

Before you start

No previous experience required

Price options

2-hour private lesson - (9 am - 11 am)  

Generally available Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat mornings during Daylight Saving. 

  • 1 Person: $145
  • 2 People: $95 each
  • 3 People: $85 each
  • 4 People: $75 each
  • 5 people or more $65 each

What's included

Equipment, instruction, Personal Flotation Devices (PFD's).

What next?

Once you have learned the basics and gained confidence you will be ready to come and hire a SUP or start Winging or Windsurfing.

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