My new Bote Low Rider has arrived and I just cant wait to get on the water. Would you believe it this morning its raining and windy. The wrong wind to boot. Oh well, reminds of when I was a kid and you get a new surfboard and there is no surf for weeks. Today […]
Yes, we snuck in a couple of paddles recently. Last Saturday was great day and we were joined by repeat visitors to the shed, Peter and his daughter Naomi. Plus four other like minded souls. high tide and a sunny day provide great conditions.
We shot up to Auckland for the weekend and scored waves and cool as city paddling. Amazed more arent paddling on the glorious harbour they have up there. Managed to sneak a small wave in at Orewa as well.
Wow what a morning, check the pic below and see what the Harbour looks like. The tide is dropping though and will low as by luch time. A good high tide though for an after work paddle with 6.35 being its peak. No wind this morning and it will stay that way for a while.
Saturday afternoon ended up being warm and sunny with southwest breeze. So it was off to Cox’s and Lorenzen bay on the high tide. Today is looking good as well. No wind first thing , just not a lot of water. High tide this afternoon at 3.20pm.
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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