Stand Up Paddle board Lesson in Akaroa, New Zealand

Learn the fastest growing watersport - Stand Up Paddle boarding in Akaroa, New Zealand for as low as $50 NZD per person. Rates: • Group Lesson (Up to 10 people): $50 NZD per person • Private Lesson: $100 NZD per person • 1 Hour Lesson What You Can Expect: Every new paddleboarder will benefit from learning proper basic techniques and safety. Learn how to stay safe, read weather conditions and hazards you may need to deal with. Lessons are 1 hour long and include instruction on the beach and then we all set off on the water to practice what you have learned and enjoy a ride. Your instructor is highly experienced and is a SurfNZ and ISA certified paddleboard instructor and really knows his stuff. We cater for up to 10 at a time and run at pretty much any time suitable to you. We also provide advice should you be looking at purchasing your own equipment. There are many different options not only in boards but paddles, leashes and PFDs out there and it can be quite daunting. What will you learn about? • Legal safety requirements • Equipment, boards, paddles, leashes • Weather conditions • Hazards to paddleboarders • Safe position • Standing up • Proper paddle technique • Paddle transition • Turning technique • Stance • Safely getting back on a board