WhatSUP Duck training day - Rudyard Lake, North Staffordshire.

Name: WhatSUP Duck training day - Rudyard Lake, North Staffordshire.
Start: 2025-05-07T09:00:00+01:00
Location: Rudyard Lake

Schedule

Wed, 07 May, 2025 at 09:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

Rudyard Lake | Leek, EN

If you are new to paddling, recently bought or better still have been gifted an iSUP? The Right on Course ‘WhatSUP Duck’ training day should be perfect for you.
£80 for a whole day’s training (7.5hrs contact time)
Paddle Start.
Never paddled before, or just once or twice, then the Paddle Start, as its name rather predictably suggests, is the perfect place to start. This will be your first (or early) session on the water. You’ll learn useful skills for an enjoyable paddling experience. Steve will provide you with the basic knowledge to enable you to safely get on and off of the water, make your SUP move - where you want, and return to your start point. This is your first step into the world of paddling, ensuring you feel safe, confident and ready to progress.
Paddle Discover.
Recently bought a SUP? It's a great first craft, and you want to make the most of it? Developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling; developing your decision making and practical skills and giving you confidence. Then Paddle Discover is the perfect place for you to start. Steve can guide you on your first steps to becoming an independent paddler for a fun and safe time on the water.
Based on your previous experience and throughout the day Steve will assess your abilities and we will decide whether you are at the Start or Discover Level and tailor the training to your needs. A BCAB eCertificate will be available if you have met the criteria and would like or need evidence of your attendance on the course.
Paddle Safer.
Whilst following the Start or Discover program Steve will also incorporate the Paddle Safer Award which is a very informative course designed to discuss and practice safe processes for journeys on the water. A BCAB eCertificate is also available if you have met the criteria and would like or need evidence of your attendance on the course.
What you need to know:
1). Equipment.
The nature of these courses means that it is best if you learn and practice the skills with your own craft and equipment. It means we can be specific to your future needs, aspirations and goals. PFDs must be marked CE 50N or ISO 12402. All craft must be watertight, in good condition, clean and dry before launching on the water to avoid the spread of any invasive species carried from other waterways. Steve will ask for the make and model of your board and equipment.
However, if you do not have your own board it is possible to hire a general purpose one from Steve, including paddle and PFD (Buoyancy) for £25, can be paid on the day.
2). Clothing.
A biker understands that we should ‘dress for the slide not the ride’ and in a similar fashion we need to dress for the cold swim not the sunbathed paddle. Steve recommends that all paddlers wear at least a wetsuit (minimum 3mm or better still 5mm) and windproof top or cagoule (cag).
Other suggested personal clothing: Wet boots or shoes, warm mid - layers (rash vest material is great), warm hat and gloves.
Steve also recommends plenty of spare warm clothing for afterwards. Maybe a flask for a hot drink and some high energy snacks. NB There is a fine lakeside cafe, so bring some pennies for a cake and a coffee.
The Small Print:
Please note - Steve needs a minimum of 2 bookings for courses or guided trips to go ahead.
Under 18s are only allowed on Right on Course training when accompanied on the water by their legal guardian.
By booking this event, you give Right on Course and Steve Emberson the right to use any photographs taken on the day for future promotional and marketing purposes. If you do not wish this to happen please advise via email.