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Super Summer Short Courses

Make your summer count! Paddle Boarding and Kayaking short courses for adults in Bournemouth & Poole. Professionally-led watersports courses for beginners and intermediates.

Land & Wave is launching a brand new series of paddle sport short courses specifically for beginners and intermediates. Led by professional instructors, these courses are the best way to get skilled up and on the water fast.

  • Paddle Boarding for Beginners | 2 day course £160 – 6 August BOOK
  • Paddle Boarding for Intermediates | 2 day course £160 – 29 August BOOK
  • Sea Kayaking for Beginners | 2 day course £160 – 10 September BOOK
  • Sea Kayaking for Intermediates | 2 day course £160 – 24 September BOOK

Your boat or board hire and wetsuit / waterproofs are included for the two days. You’ll just need to bring plenty of water, a hearty packed lunch. A full kit list is provided when you book. 

Paddle boarding

Paddle Boarding | Beginner 2-day short course £160

Perfect for newbies to the sport. Your qualified instructor will get you from zero to hero on a paddle board, teaching you all the skills you need to head out for adventures of your own. You’ll learn best practice when it comes to handling a board and then you’ll quickly move on to learning balance skills that will get you from lying, to kneeling to standing.

You’ll master paddle strokes to get you where you need to go, as well as the all-important turning methods to enable you to journey along the coastline with confidence. This 2-day course takes place at the glorious Sandbanks peninsula, where you’ll be paddle both on the sea and in the harbour. Includes wetsuit and board hire. Min age 16.

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Paddle Boarding | Intermediate 2-day short course £160

So, you can stand up on a board, but you want to take your skills from mediocre to magnificent? Our professional instructors will coach you to help improve the efficiency of your paddle strokes to make you a faster, stronger paddle boarder. Master the art of the ‘step-back-turn’ and learn other nifty tips and tricks to really elevate your paddling skills to the next level. There may even be an opportunity to practice surfing on the board if sea conditions allow.

We’ll be heading out on an extended journey and you’ll leave with your water confidence sky high. This 2-day course takes place at the glorious Sandbanks peninsula, where you’ll be paddle both on the sea and in the harbour. Includes wetsuit and board hire. Min age 16.

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Kayaking

Kayaking | Beginner 2-day short course £160 

Learn to kayak with confidence in just 2 days. Perfect for newcomers to the sport, this skills-based course will help you build up your water confidence quickly and perfect the paddle strokes you need to help you enjoy amazing kayak adventures of your own. You will master the art of manoeuvring your boat in sheltered water and assess the sea conditions safely. You’ll be tutored using sit-on-top kayaks; perfect for beginners who are practicing their skills.  This 2-day course takes place in the sheltered waters  Swanage Bay, Dorset. Includes hire of waterproof top and salopettes, plus boat. Min age 16.

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Kayaking | Intermediate 2-day course £160 

If you’re keen to extend your existing skill set, then this 2-day coaching clinic will raise your paddling standard significantly. Your experienced instructor will mentor you to a level where you can navigate more challenging sea conditions with confidence. The aim is to elevate your paddling ability so you can take on an extended journey along the Jurassic coastline on Day 2. There will also be the opportunity to experience a range of sea craft, from sit-on-top kayaks and touring kayaks through to fun boats. Your 2-day course takes place in the sheltered waters  Swanage Bay, Dorset. Includes hire of waterproof top and salopettes, plus boat. Min age 16.

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12 July 2018 by Rosie Tanner

Make this THE Summer where you learn a new skill and get out on the water. Do it before the sun goes in!

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