Pool SUP Rescue Technique Clinic in Thames Ditton

Join us for an invigorating session of Paddle Boarding Rescue in Thames Ditton. Perfect for adventure enthusiasts aged 14 and above, this clinic offers a unique opportunity to enhance your paddle-boarding skills while mastering essential rescue techniques.

Key Details:

Age Requirement: 14+
Duration: 1 hour (includes briefing and on-water activities)
Group Size: Up to 5 people
Price: £45 per person

Key Skills:

Self and partner rescues
Use of throw lines
Safe falling techniques
Towing procedures
Board-based rescues

What to Expect

This clinic is designed to provide a fun training experience that combines theoretical knowledge with practical hands-on learning. To ensure you're well-prepared for the training sessions, you'll receive a comprehensive briefing beforehand.

Once in the water, you'll participate in a dynamic blend of instruction, demonstration, and guided practice to refine your rescue skills. This course is designed for individuals who have prior experience in paddleboarding and want to expand their skill set.

Location

Thames Ditton is a village situated in the Elmbridge borough of Surrey. We've hired a pool in a local centre with modern facilities, including changing rooms and warm showers.

Prerequisites

It is essential that individuals possess the ability to swim a minimum distance of 10 meters and demonstrate reasonable balance on a paddle board. Additionally, a sense of adventure and enthusiasm for learning are encouraged.

Why Choose Us

Established in 2017, our club boasts a rich history of providing exceptional paddleboarding experiences. Affiliated with British Canoeing, we adhere to the highest standards of safety and professionalism. With a focus on quality, we maintain an intimate paddleboarding environment, ensuring a high coach-to-student ratio for personalised instruction and support. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced paddler, our dedicated team is committed to delivering an unforgettable and rewarding experience on the water.

Buoyancy aid
Paddleboard
Paddle
Expert instruction and guidance
Changing facilities
Warm shower

Swimwear or quick-drying sportswear
Towel
Change of clothing for after the session

Participants aged 14 and above with prior paddle boarding experience are welcome to join.

You'll learn various rescue techniques, including self rescue and partner rescue, throw lines, safe falling techniques, towing procedures, and board-based rescues.

No, all necessary equipment such as buoyancy aids, paddle boards, and paddles will be provided. However, please bring swimwear or quick-drying sportswear, a towel, and a change of clothing for after the session.

Yes, participants should be able to swim a minimum of 10 meters for safety reasons.

The session lasts for 1 hour, including a briefing and on-water activities. You'll receive comprehensive instruction, demonstrations, and guided practice to refine your skills.

Founded in 2017, on Ditton Beach, Surrey, we started as adventurous newcomers to paddle boarding with a few secondhand, unstable boards, looking to connect with other SUP-ers. Today, we are a fully-affiliated club under British Canoeing, boasting four local paddle bases and organising regular outings and summer safaris to explore new waterways. Our paddleboarding lessons in Surrey are conducted in small groups, ensuring safety and enjoyment. All our coaches are ISA-trained, and they undergo rescue and first aid training by Surf Life Saving GB Club. Led by former National Champion, Andy, our coaching team upholds the highest standards of instruction and commitment to excellence.