What is it all about?
Whether you're new to stand up paddleboarding or have been doing it for years and want a change of scenery, this one-day Intro to White Water SUP will give you an adventure you have been waiting for.
During the day you will rediscover the excitement of stand up paddleboarding by taking on the challenge of moving water. Through expert coaching, you will gain the confidence to stand your first rapid and learn how to manoeuvre the board through the flow whilst you journey down the river.
What to Expect
Ready to move from flat water to the "white stuff"? This course is all about building your foundations in a safe, simple environment. You’ll meet your coach and dive into the basics of White Water SUP, learning about reading the river and the features it creates. We’ll move onto improving the fundamentals of your paddling get you moving on the board finding true balance. How to drive and turn the board using the flow. It is a day designed for small, incremental successes to help you overcome the barrier of fear and leave you feeling ready for more
Who is this course for
This course is perfect if you:
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Can stand up on a paddlboard on flat water.
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Want to experiance a new type of paddleboarding.
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Want to imporve your paddling technigue and balance.
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Simply want to spend a day out on the water learning from an experianced coach.
No previous SUP experience is required, but it helps if you can already stand up!
OVERVIEW
DIFFICULTY
Beginner
Course Type
Experiance
DURATION
1/2 Day
Location
Lake District
What you will learn
FAQ
EQUIPMENT
Provided by us:
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BA + Helmet
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White Water Board (halasup) and Paddle
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Dry bag for your lunch and a spare layer
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wetsuit can be provided (select when booking)
What you need to bring:
- Appropriate clothes for paddling (wetsuit can be rented)
- Clothes for under a wetsuit
- Closed toe Shoes
- Lunch + Water
- Spare warm layer
- Medication
PRE-REQUISITES
Good fitness for full day of paddling
Can stand up on a paddleboard
WHATS NOT INCLUDED
Food, Travel Insurance, Transport (you will be needed to assist with shuttle)
Why book with TayloredOutdoors
Hi, I'm Rich the owner of Taylored Outdoors
I'm a White Water SUP Coach with over three years of experience paddling rivers across the UK. During that time I've explored everything from classic white water runs to being part of teams completing first SUP descents on rivers in Scotland. In 2025, I joined an expedition to Nepal, paddling some of the world's most spectacular white water and gaining invaluable experience in big-water environments.
For the past year I've been coaching paddlesports throughout the Scottish Highlands, helping paddlers build confidence, develop technical skills, and progress safely on moving water. My passion is growing the White Water SUP community across the UK by giving people the knowledge, confidence, and skills to paddle rivers independently and enjoy everything the sport has to offer.
