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Getting kids into SUP can be a great fun way to get kids outdoors and on the water for the first time. When done right it’s not only great fun but also a great way to increase their water confidence aswell as balance and coordination.
We’ve seen it firsthand ourselves with our 4 year old izzy. On a board almost before she could walk, starting off sitting on the front, Izzy can now paddle along on her own with confidence.
Having kids that enjoy the sea is no doubt every paddleboarders dream. But how do you go about getting kids into SUP and confident in the water? Here are our tips that we’ve learnt.
Do it right and you could have the best paddle buddy you could ever wish for!
Thank you for this video, My Wife and I are new to SUP starting last year and we are both very eager to introduce our two year old to the sport. We live in Anglesey North Wales and want our daughter to be able to make the most of what the island has to offer when it comes to water sports, However because we are both novices we were feeling quite nervous about it. This video has helped us no end, Thank you. Keep the child advice videos coming.
Hey, Just take your time and start off slow and make it super fun in the summer and they will love it. Them watching you do it as much as possible also makes them feel more confident when they get on the water. IF you want a super safe place to have a first paddle. Look out for super shallow sandy pools you find along the beach sometime (even if it only means your paddling around in circles). There’s loads to look at and its great for jumping on and off. Really glad this video helped.
This is cool – I can’t wait to get my little boy (2 y/o) on the board this summer. Should I use a second leash to attach him to the board or is one leash attached to me enough for most situations?
Good question Tom, If he is on your board in front of you he wont need one.But you will of course. When they are pretty young a full lifejacket is a must tho. Have fun.
I’ve just seen this video after asking you a question very much along these lines on ask the experts. This is great info and something I’m going to follow with our 3 year old. She can’t swim yet and unfortunately lessons seem a long way off in the current situation but at least I can give her the opportunity to get on the board with me. Thanks for the video!
Hey Jamie
Great stuff. I hope the email help too.