Get into Whitewater SUP
Ready to experience the excitement of paddling on moving water? This pathway introduces the essential skills, equipment and safety knowledge needed to get started with whitewater SUP. Follow each lesson in order to build confidence, learn the fundamentals and prepare for your first whitewater adventures.
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Learn the basics
Get familiar with your equipment, moving water and the key techniques you’ll use on the river.
Start with an introduction to whitewater SUP and the different ways you can enjoy paddling on moving water, while building an understanding of the skills and awareness the discipline requires.
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Introduction to White Water SUP with Beth Kirby
Start with an introduction to whitewater SUP and the different ways you can enjoy paddling on moving water, while building an understanding of the skills and awareness the discipline requires.
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Before heading onto moving water, make sure you have the right setup. Beth introduces the essential whitewater SUP equipment and explains why choosing appropriate gear matters on the river.
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What gear do you need? / White Water SUP with Beth Kirby
Before heading onto moving water, make sure you have the right setup. Beth introduces the essential whitewater SUP equipment and explains why choosing appropriate gear matters on the river.
View VideoEddies are an essential part of river paddling. Learn what they are, how to recognise them and how paddlers use these areas of calmer water to enter, exit and move around a river.
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Eddies & how to use them / White Water SUP with Beth Kirby
Eddies are an essential part of river paddling. Learn what they are, how to recognise them and how paddlers use these areas of calmer water to enter, exit and move around a river.
View VideoTake a closer look at the safety equipment used for whitewater SUP. Understand what you should consider carrying and wearing, and why the right kit becomes particularly important on moving water.
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White water SUP safety gear / what should you take?
Take a closer look at the safety equipment used for whitewater SUP. Understand what you should consider carrying and wearing, and why the right kit becomes particularly important on moving water.
View VideoFinish by adding an essential technique to your river skills. Learn how to use paddle braces to support your balance, recover from wobbles and stay on your board when the water gets more challenging.
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Stand Up Paddle Brace Techniques / How To Not Fall Off & Stay On Your SUP
Finish by adding an essential technique to your river skills. Learn how to use paddle braces to support your balance, recover from wobbles and stay on your board when the water gets more challenging.
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