Before we show you how ours Stand Up Paddle Lessons works, Stand Up Paddle (SUP), or Hawaiian Hoe Nalo He'e, is a sport that originated in Hawaii. The story goes that the islanders were paddling on their canoes to move from island to island. However, its popularity increased around the 1960s when a group of surfers, the Waikiki Beach Boys, used to stand up on their longboards to take pictures of tourists who were learning to surf.
SUP is an activity suitable for anyone, regardless of height and age: it is easy to learn, fun and ideal for the whole family. Due to its characteristics it can be practiced in any place where there is water – on rivers, lakes or the sea.
Now, you know more about Stand Up Paddle history, you are ready to star ours Stand Up Paddle Lessons.
Teaching methodology
The methodology applied aims to improve the technical performance of the student, from practicing in still waters to surfing in waves, to provide a fast, safe learning experience. Classes have no more than 4 students per trainer, in order to keep the training controlled and give the maximum attention to each person.
| Beginners levels | ||
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| The student has his first contact with the environment, the pratice area, and an introduction to the environment and equipment. | ||
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| Enclosed water | Open water | Waves |
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Apresentação do equipamento e sua manutenção (pranchas e pagaias) Environmental and nature protection sensitization Reading the environmental conditions Safety rules In and out of the water Adaptation to the aquatic environment and equipment Base position with parallel feet (axis and center of gravity) Paddle techniques (prone, knees and stand up) Basic Turning Techniques |
In and out of the water Rip currents, ocean currents and swells Base position with dominant foot behind (axis and center of gravity) Advanced turning techniques Advanced paddling techniques |
Positioning in the outside Take off Bottom turn Top turn Using the paddle in the techniques |
