Get on board to help raise $30,000 to fight breast cancer The Starboard Paddle for Hope is a fun annual festival of Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP) devised by breast cancer survivor Karin Horen. We’re turning the sea pink on Saturday 27th October 2012 with an introductory SUP Clinic and SUP Yoga, then fifty […]
So its been great hasnt it. Sun shining light winds and great paddling conditions. High tide late this afternoon at 5 pm. You could ty surfing today as we have small 1 foot to the occasional 2 foot waves with offshores at Ngaranui this morning. About a foot on the points. Northeast this morning that […]
After what has seemed like an eternity the sun has returned. Three days in a row with the sun out and not a lot of wind. Although this morning is already breezey but not for long. This time of year can present some great paddling conditions before we head in to the equinox period in […]
Great paddle this morning on a glassey Whaingaroa harbour. Light southerlies today and high tide mid morning.
It might look like a grey start to the day but the sun is peering out and is shining on the Whaingaroa harbour this morning. Light southwest winds and westerlies later in the day. Low tide just before one this afternoon. So its now or late this afternoon for the best cons to go paddling. […]
The weekend is one day away workers, so think paddling. Spring will be with us soon so lets get into it early and try and get fit before the summer season kicks in. Down wind time will start soon yippeee. Gotta love the equinox. Great conditions this morning with light southerlies and flat calm waters […]
The number of grey days we seem to be having in the last week or so is getting silly. Had a great paddle last night on dusk in glassey conditions. High tide around lunchtime and light winds from the northwest that will be stronger by the afternoon.
The sun is hiding behind the clouds but we are still paddling guys. High tide this morning around 11.40 ish. Freshening northeast winds so the estuary is the best option on the harbour. Waves again on the beach with 1-2 feet and offshores.
The sun is shining and we are paddling today. High tide this morning 10.45 and northeast to east winds. Freshening winds today, but with the sun shining who cares find somewhere sheltered. The exposed surf breaks are looking good this morning as well with 2-3 feet and offshores at Ngaranui and 1-2 on the Points. […]
Tammy paddled off to dog heaven on Monday afternoon. A great friend and a keen as paddler she will be sorely missed at home on the water and in the surf. Thanks for the cool as memories my girl. Always excited to go to Manu Bay for a surf (not so much in winter). Tammy […]
QUESTIONS about PADDLE BOARDING
New to paddle boarding,have a heap of questions. Maybe you have been paddle boarding and are looking at a new board. Not sure what to get. Well we can help. Just flick through your query and we will endevor to answer and help you with your question.
email: keith@thepaddleboardshed.co.nz
Situated on the beautiful Whaingaroa Harbor an enviable location, that provides consistent conditions for surf and flat water instruction. Allowing our school to cater for beginners in a safe environment, through to paddlers who want to go to another level level and get out in the waves. There is access to the world famous left hand points breaks and the consistent West Coast beaches along with calm inner harbour conditions.
The main thrust of the school will be towards Stand Up paddling, with group, and one on one lessons available along with board hire age. We have spent the last few years promoting the sport of Stand Up paddling and have become well known in the region as the people to come to, to find out anything to do with stand Up paddling.
We have been busy at the International Surfing Association, paddle board instructor school and have obtained the highest qualifications available in NZ for paddle boarding approved by Surfing NZ.
We also updated our First Aid and Life Saver certificates while the water was a bit cooler. All aimed at you guys getting a great safe experience.
Lessons:
70 minute paddle lesson $75
Guaranteed to get you paddling unaided
from 10 yrs to 80 yrs and older .
Group beginners 70 minute $55 pp
minimum of three paddlers.
Board Hire
The paddle board shed has a range of Paddle boards to choose from as little as $20 for half an hour.
One hour Board/paddle/leash $35
Half day Board/paddle/leash $65
Full Day Board/paddle/leash $90
Longer times available on request.
Life jackets are provided
Denise Twentyman commented “My grandson was very tentative to start with and you had his and him eating out your hand within minutes! I thought my older age and low fitness level, might struggle to last ten minutes but quite the contrary. With your supportand guidence the time was over before I noticed. Thank you.”
Riley styling
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Many thanks for taking us out, we loved it, and if we are back again next year we will be sure to have another go!" Sally. "
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Thanks again for such an incredible afternoon out on the water. Mat and I really enjoyed the experience and are looking forward to giving it another go. " Ashleigh. "Ben said you were a good caring teacher who focuses on the positive. thanks again" Patsy.
Contact
lessons@thepaddleboardshed.co.nz
022 6239626
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