Two hours to stand: BSUPA Ready to Ride SUP on Cheshunt’s flat water

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Two hours to stand: BSUPA Ready to Ride SUP on Cheshunt’s flat water

A 2-hour BSUPA Level 1 course teaching basic paddling, safe falling and board recovery — earn your Ready to Ride certification while learning on flat water.

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Two hours to stand: BSUPA Ready to Ride SUP on Cheshunt’s flat water.

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Location
Cheshunt
Operator
Herts Young Mariners Base
Category
SUP
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Join the BSUPA Level 1 “Ready to Ride” course for an exhilarating, hands-on introduction to stand-up paddleboarding in flat water; the two-hour session covers essential paddling technique, safe falling and recovery, and finishes with the BSUPA Level 1 Ready to Ride certificate.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE CERTIFICATION

BSUPA Level 1 Ready to Ride

Complete the 2-hour course and receive your BSUPA Level 1 Ready to Ride certificate on successful completion of the session.

THE SKILLS

Fundamentals: paddling, balance and recovery

The course focuses on moving the board in different positions — lying, kneeling and standing — plus paddling technique and how to fall and get back on safely.

THE WATER

Flat-water, hands-on practice

Run in flat water with practical drills and a lot of on-water practice — expect to get wet while you learn the core skills.

What the day feels like

What the session feels like

The Ready to Ride course is a compact, practical introduction: short briefings lead quickly onto the water for posture and paddle drills, then progress through kneeling and standing practice, with supervised falling-and-recovery exercises before certification.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this course suits — and who it does not.

1
Adult beginnersDesigned as an introductory course for adults who have never tried stand-up paddleboarding or want to learn the basics; participants are required to be 18 or older.
2
Groups of friendsA short, certified two-hour session that fits well into an adult group’s weekend plans, offering practical, hands-on learning.
3
Families with adultsAppropriate for family members who are adults (18+) seeking a beginner-friendly water activity; not suitable for children under 18.
4
Low‑impact fitness seekersA brief, flat-water introduction that provides low-impact paddling and balance practice for adults new to the sport.

Practical planner

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What to Bring

If you have a wetsuit and wet shoes or old trainers bring them; wetsuits are available to borrow if required. All other equipment for the course will be provided.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the BSUPA Ready to Ride course?

The course is a two-hour session.

Who is the course aimed at?

It is aimed at people who have never stand-up paddleboarded before or who have tried and want to learn the basics.

Will I get wet during the session?

Yes — there will be a lot of getting wet during on-water practice and falling/recovery drills.

Do I need to bring my own wetsuit and shoes?

If you have a wetsuit and wet shoes or old trainers, bring them; wetsuits are available to borrow and all other equipment is provided.

Do I receive a certification at the end?

At the end of the course you will be presented with your BSUPA Level 1 Ready to Ride certificate.

What skills will I learn on the course?

You will learn paddling techniques, how to move the board in lying, kneeling and standing positions, and safe falling and reboarding techniques.