Stand up paddle boarding is a great way to stay active and to socialise on the water. It is one of those sports which you can do on your own terms and at your own pace. Leisurely paddling and chatting with friends, playing games, blasting along for a full body work out or simply challenging yourself on a long paddle. The emphasis is on learning together, fun, fitness and socialising.

We are a members only club but you are very welcome to join us for a trial session. Bring you own equipment or borrow one of our Club boards for a donation of £5.

The Club has a goal for 2025 to provide a more SUP friendly environment offering more water availability times to our members.

To achieve this we need volunteers to assist with covering Social Sailing times for safety on the water (Safety Boat familiarisation and RYA Course available), or simply by providing a safety look out and friendly welcome to members and visitors on shore.

If you can support us in achieving this goal in any way please contact: commodoregresfordsc@gmail.com

NEW THIS YEAR SUP TRAINING SESSIONS!!

We have arranged for SUPLASS Adventure to provide expert instruction for beginners and intermediate paddlers. Additional sessions are planned to cover Safety & Rescue Essentials. For those looking to develop their paddling skills and have great fun, there is a SUP Polo event. These sessions are chargeable, click the link below for full information and direct booking. Note that they are open to members and non members. Numbers are limited so book soon and tell your friends.

https://www.suplass.com/book-with-us

When can I SUP?

SUP paddling takes place during our ‘Social Sailing’ sessions and the water may be shared with dinghy sailors and model boats. This has never been a problem as there is space for all to have fun.

Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6 – 8:30pm and Sundays 10:30-4pm

Paddling may also be possible at other times to suit more experienced paddling members. Requests to commodoregresfordsc@gmail.com

To see all Club events, check out our live Club calendar

What does my Membership provide?

Participation a small, friendly and supportive local Club with clubhouse, changing, and parking facilities close to the lake. Also access to sailing, model boating and an opportunity to book courses and to participate in Club social events.

We are also working on a new open outdoor space with a picnic bench as an area for members and their families to spend outdoor time during sailing sessions, it will also be used for arranged social events for club members for BBQ’s and firepit gatherings.

Interested?

Come along to meet us and have a trial session. Sunday mornings after 10.30 are usually the best time to drop by. Alternatively, contact commodoregresfordsc@gmail.com to arrange to meet.

We look forward to seeing you!

GSC Safety Rules for Standup Paddle Boarding

ALL paddlers must-
Be able to confidently swim at least 25 metres.
Wear properly adjusted buoyancy aids.
Wear clothing suitable for conditions and footwear to protect against sharp objects.
Use a leash with a waist quick release.
When launching/landing, stay seated or kneeling close to jetty or foreshore.

Novice paddlers
Safety boat must be on the water.
When not on an instructed course, beginners must be buddied up with a more
experienced paddler.

Intermediate paddlers
Can confidently paddle into a headwind and/or choppy water either standing or
kneeling.
Are able to confidently execute a self rescue.
Need a minimum of two paddlers on the water to look out for each other or have
safety boat cover.

Experienced paddlers
Solo paddling is permitted for those who have are confident paddling on their own, who
understand and accept the risks and are confident that they can handle the prevailing
conditions.
There must be at least one other person at the Club able to keep a lookout and check
that the lake is clear before leaving.

Juniors
Must have a parent/guardian present at the Club.