Performance
Paddling Clinics
"These personalized sessions are not 'first time' courses,
but designed to take your existing paddling and board handling
skills one step further...read on."
Upcoming Clinic Dates 2010
Steve West and Mandy West's Performance Paddling Clinics...
'...provide one on one, customised performance orientated technical SUP sessions, centred on the improvement of both your board and paddle skills, which will result in significant performance gains and enjoyment of paddling.'
Mandy proudly taking delivery of her new Starboard Surf Race 12'6" Pic by Surfer Den
Venue: Sessions are held from the Lagoon at Hayling Island Sailing Club, subject to tide times.
What to bring: Board, paddle, leg leash and appropriate on water clothing.
Limits on numbers: 4 per instructor (Mandy or Steve)
Couples: Can be instructed by both Mandy and Steve.
3 hour session £35.00
PERFORMANCE PADDLING CLINICS run by Steve and also available, 'Women Only' clinics run by Mandy. Contact us today to enquire and reserve your session. Bookings are limited and run locally from the Lagoon area adjacent Hayling Island Sailing Club. Scroll down for more information on content.
RECENT SESSIONS
April 11th 2010 Royal Canoe Club London Outrigger Canoeing Clinic A 'Master Class' with Steve West Sunday , by invitation by Sue Hornby, Development Officer for the British Canoe Union, covering paddling techniques, steering, rigging. View images.
Sunday April 18th 2010 Blue Chip River Thames SUP ClinicView images.
Thursday 3rd June Hayling Is 3.30pm
Wes from Bournmouth and Neil from the Witterings, endured a 3 hour session which included a review of their current paddling skills and analysis leading to stroke correction. Huge improvements were made resulting in two very stoked paddlers!
Sunday 6th June Blackpool Sands 10am
A Venus Sup Riders Event in association with Lushwind A "Performance Paddling" workshop, the foundation of which will be based upon Stroke Analysis and Stroke Correction which will aim to improve paddlers; distance covered for less effort through improved bio-mechanical efficiency, theory of paddling technique, improved utilisation of core-strength, board control and trim, paddle dynamics - form, function and optimum lengths, injury prevention, steering skills whilst under-way, introduction to a variety of stroke types, long, short, deep, shallow, how to vary stroke rates and when to use them (strokes per minute)
A fantastic day following on from the Blackpool Sands race day. Brilliant to have the attendance of junior aged paddlers who loved the challenge of improving their skills. Anthony from Lushwinds and his family joined the session and we combined a mix of on and off water sessions, working on paddling technique, steering when underway and when stationary.
'Many thanks for a fabulous day last Sunday, it certainly set me and Wills on the right track with regards to technique and really tuned the mind into the lifestyle and ethos of being out in the open sea, paddle in hand.' Nick Philbedge
Friday 11th June Hayling Island. 1:1 Session with Karl Hobbs Hedge End Southampton.
'Steve started with some shore based theory which was further underpinned once out on the wet stuff. The balance was spot on. As my grasp of the technique improved, my muscle fatigue faded and the distance covered increased for the effort expended. Eurekia! Excellent afternoon, hard work was never soooo much fun and rewarding. Off to put into practice what I've learnt.' Karl Hobbs
Saturday 12th June Royal CC London
Royal CC Member Only An introductory session for outrigger canoe paddlers and dragonboaters.
Brian from Blue Chip provided the gear for the day and Jay Manning was along to assist. Introducing experienced canoe and kayak paddlers to SUP was a buzz being that they already embrace paddling as part of their lifestyle and understand many of the biomechanical principles of paddling. In attendance also, Sue Hornby the acting British Canoe Union Development Officer and husband Johh Griffith, currently head coach of the Iran Dragon Boat Team preparing for the SE Asia Games. The feedback was fantastic, with all really enjoying the challenge of experiencing and learning another paddle sport!
Royal Canoe Club London - first time introduction to SUP
Myself and Brian from Blue Chip
Sunday 13th June Brighton Watersports
A "Performance Paddling" workshop, the foundation of which will be based upon Stroke Analysis and Stroke Correction which will aim to improve paddlers; distance covered for less effort through improved bio-mechanical efficiency, theory of paddling technique, improved utilisation of core-strength, board control and trim, paddle dynamics - form, function and optimum lengths, injury prevention, steering skills whilst under-way, introduction to a variety of stroke types, long, short, deep, shallow, how to vary stroke rates and when to use them (strokes per minute)
Arranged via Adam from Brighton Watersports and staged on Brighton's main Beach, thousands of beach goers viewed the goings on during the day as we went through various dry land sessions and two on water paddles. It's was a challenge coaching in a busy environment but the atmosphere was fantastic! Introducing a very different paddling technique and dispelling some of the myths proved an eye opener for Adam and the two Dave's who assist in SUP coaching at the centre which we hope will help them throughout the busy summer months ahead. Fantastic also to have four ladies in attendance! It's so important to stress that this a sport for all. Look out for further SUP workshops and clinics here in the coming months.
Brighton Beach
'Women Only' Sessions - With Mandy
In order to encourage and nurture women participants skill levels, Mandy offers 'Women Only' sessions in an effort to cater your needs and provide a fuller better understanding and appreciation of the sport. These sessions are guaranteed to boost your confidence levels and provide you with appropriate mentoring and teaching strategies aimed at improving your paddling and board handling skills.
Sessions
With Steve
Catering predominantly male paddlers wanting to improve their paddling performance and skill levels via detailed analysis of your existing paddling skill levels, breaking this down in order to refine and improve your performance. These sessions are guaranteed to improve your paddling and board handling skills and your knowledge of paddle design, paddling technique and much more.
Improvements can be
expected with regards to:
average board speed, mileage for less effort, injury prevention, utilisation of core-strength, board control and trim, bio-mechanical efficiency, paddle / paddler relationship, understanding the variance between paddle shapes and varying blade areas, the importance of optimum paddle length and how to calculate what this is for you, knowledge of the variety of stroke types whether long, short, deep, shallow, varying stroke rates and when to use them (strokes per minute), realizing the importance of the paddle as the most important item of SUP equipment, steering skills whilst under-way, how to train and for what, understanding of issues such as 'interaction', 'cavitation' and 'lift' and how this relates to SUP, race tactics and preparation, hydration methods and use of electrolyte drinks and carbo-shots and much more...resulting in greater enjoyment and validation of stand up paddleboardings technical merits, nurturing improved skills, confidence and long term commitment to the sport, thus transforming your relationship with SUP into a life-long 'Lifestyle Sport'.
