BSUPA Learn to SUP Course at X-Train, West Wittering
This Learn to Stand Up Paddle Surf Course is a beginner’s complete introduction to the sport. We are passionate about teaching SUP and started one of the first schools in the UK in 2006.
We teach beginners all the basics of how to SUP:
Carrying the Equipment, How to Hold the Paddle, Stance on the Board, How to Fall, Flat Water Paddling, Different Types of Turn, Planning a Distance Route, Changing Stance to Catch a Wave and Safety
On completing this course, you will receive a BSUPA certificate. This course was written by X-Train boss, Simon Bassett in his role as BSUPA head coach and is used accross the UK by BSUPA schools.
X-Train use land-based simulation, on-the-water demos and group coaching to help beginner SUPers learn and understand the basics of stand up paddle surfing.
West Wittering Windsurf Club have a large fleet of stand up paddle boards and paddles that are ideal for a beginner’s introduction to the sport.
As waves tend to be a hinderence in initial stages of stand up paddle surfing, most of the tuition takes place on the superb, flat-water, West Wittering tidal lagoons.
We provide you with everything you need to participate, inlcuding a high-quality, single lined glued and blind-stitched wetsuit. We also have a warm, dry club house with hot showers, changing rooms and as much tea and coffee as you want so you can eat your lunch in comfort. In fact, the only thing you need to bring is your towel.
All of our instructors are fully qualified and are hand-picked to ensure you have the best learning experience – plenty of fun whilst still learning!
All instructors carry UHF radios, we have jet-ski rescue and there are life-guards on West Wittering beach in the summer months.
Further Information
Please feel free to contact us on 01243 513077 or email us on info@x-train.co.uk if you have any enquires reagarding this course.
