Sussex Yacht Club Raft Race Social

Come celebrate SYC's Raft Race weekend on the water via SUP in pirate fancy dress!

This session is a relaxed, informal and social paddle with the SYC SUP School instructors available.

Fancy dress is optional!

There will be a chance to talk technique, learn new skills and try some demo boards. We will paddle up and down the river Adur and meet other paddlers and SYC members.

Meet at the SYC SUP Shack then get out on the water for a couple of hours and, of course, an opportunity to have a drink in the bar afterwards.

Suitable for paddlers with some experience, not suitable for total beginners - please try a taster session with us first.

Attendees are welcome to bring along their own boards or hire one from SYC.

Session cost is £10.00 when hiring a board, or FREE if bringing along your own board.

Please note, non-members can only attend a total of 3 times for free when bringing your own board.

Details for Non-Members:

Non-members are required to pay an additional £10.00 for day membership which is deducted from your membership fee if you join.

Please Note:

• A maximum of 3 Day Memberships can be purchased in any 12 month period
• After 3 visits, full membership must be taken up before next water participation
• Day Memberships can be used as discount against full membership within 3 months of the last payment

SUP SESSION INFORMATION

Session Instructions

1. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the sessions commencing.
2. Parking is very limited and for members only, please use on street parking in Shoreham and walk to us.
3. The SUP Shack is found by walking past the main building towards the footbridge.
4. The session will start with some land-based training, before heading out on the river, and a debrief after the paddle. You are welcome to have a drink in the clubhouse after the session.
5. Bring a towel, showers are available in the clubhouse
6. Footwear – old trainers or wet shoes - flat soled – you will be able to take your shoes off and keep on the board however when on land will need suitable footwear that may also get wet – if you have a dry bag you can secure it on the board
7. Some light clothing (not jeans), or a wetsuit, and some further layers if necessary - Bring a change of clothes – Just in case!
8. Sunscreen lotion.
9. You are welcome to bring your own Buoyancy aids alternatively the club will provide these for you – everyone must wear these during their session.
10. Any medication you may need.

There will be small lockers available for valuables however SYC cannot be responsible for any of your belongings

The session will only proceed in safe conditions this will be assessed by the instructor and postponed in the event of high winds etc. You will be notified via the app/email should this affect your booking.