Stand-Up Paddleboarding (Friends and Family) in Wakefield!

Welcome to Umbrella Canoe Club’s family and friends stand-up paddleboarding sessions in Wakefield!

Gather your family and friends for an exciting Stand-Up Paddleboarding adventure in Wakefield! If you’ve ever wanted to try paddleboarding, now is your chance. Reserve your spot for a session with an instructor and experience the joy of being on the water.

You don’t need any experience or your own equipment – Umbrella Canoe Clubprovide everything! Just come in comfortable clothes and be ready to have fun. Everyone is welcome to join an unforgettable adventure on the water. Sessions are designed for participants aged 8+.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the session starts.

Location: Fall Ings Lock – WF1 5DW

In the event of bad weather, a session may be cancelled or rearranged. The decision will depend on the severity of the weather and its potential impact on safety and the ability to deliver the session effectively.

Depending on the circumstances, a refund or credit for a future session may be offered.

What you’ll be doing:

– Meet and greet on the Fall Ings Lock

– Get kitted out with your paddle, board, buoyancy aid and helmet

– Land based briefing (approximately 15 minutes) includes:

• Paddleboards, their key features and accessories
• How to kneel paddle (forwards / backwards / turning)
• How to transition from kneeling to standing
• How to paddle correctly
• Safety on and off the water

– Carry your boards to the water, get in and practice.

– Once everybody is happy then the trip will start, taking turns to practice transitioning from kneeling to standing (never rushing this bit, at your own pace) and have lots of fun getting to know each other as you learn a new skill!

– Learn how to safely exit the water, followed by your debriefing.

Visit  umbrellacc.co.uk to find out more.