Race Skills and Orientation with multiple GB SUP Race and SUP Surf champion Marie Buchanan

With SUP The Creek just around the corner we have set up race skills and course orientation sessions to help you get the most out of your SUP this October! Led by GB SUP Champion Marie Buchanan and National Club Champion captain Crispin Jones, take your paddling to the next level and get familiar with the SUP The Creek course ready for race day. On Friday 4th and Saturday 5th October we will be running a Distance/Sheltered water + Beach/Tech Race training session. You can choose to do either of or both sessions and a further discount is also applied for those doing all the sessions on both days. Single session (2 hours) £40.00 per person Full Day (4 hours) £60.00 per person Both Days (8 Hours) £100.00 per person Friday 4th: 10:00 – 12:00     < SUP The Creek Distance race training > Friday 4th: 15:00 – 17:00     < SUP The Creek Technical race training > Saturday 5th: 10:00 – 12:00   < SUP The Creek Distance race training > Saturday 5th: 15:00 – 17:00   < SUP The Creek Technical race training > For those doing the full day we will stop for lunch at either The Crabshell Inn in Kingsbridge or Bo’s Beach Café in Salcombe (Lunch is not included in the price) Spaces are limited to 10 people, if there is enough interest, we can look to run other sessions so please contact us for further information or additional dates. FAQ: What will be covered?

• Distance Race Skills:

1. Standing/Starts/Tactics/Acceleration/Positioning/Rules
2. Local Knowledge/Currents/topography
3. Paddle Efficiently in Upwind/Downwind/Cross wind conditions
4. Drafting – Rules/how/why and etiquette

• Beach/Tech Racing Skills:

1. Beach Starts
2. Buoy Turns
3. Paddling in bumps/waves
4. Beach Transitions
5. Launching/Landing/running with board

What do I need to bring?

• Board
• Paddle
• Leash
• Suitable paddling attire
• Spare clothes
• Towel
• Money for lunch if doing whole day

For further details please call us on 07908 193 632 or email us on info@waterborn.uk.com   THIS SIGN UP IS FOR BOTH SESSIONS ON FRIDAY 4TH OCTOBER ONLY