WELCOME
Welcome to Sutherland Shire Stand Up Paddle School, powered by Coreban Stand Up Paddle Surfing
and NSP (New Surf Project) Stand Up Paddle.
Learn how to stand up paddle with Sutherland Shire SUP School, an Academy of Surfing Instructors (ASI) accredited school,
located near Cronulla in Sydney.
Sutherland Shire Stand Paddle School is the first school in Australia to become
an affiliate of Coreban Stand Up Paddle and have it's instructor's complete the official Coreban SUP Instructor's
Course.
Sutherland Shire Stand Up Paddle
School is family friendly and passionate about the sport 'SUP'.
Stand Up Paddle is a fun and easy family sport. Our accredited coaches focus on delivering
to you fun, safe and inclusive lessons, no matter what skill level you are at.
For fitness, core strength and health, Sutherland Shire Stand Up Paddle School offers Paddle
Fitness classes.
To
promote skill progression we run innovative paddle lessons to prepare you for those more adventurous experiences.
We are the only
accredited Stand Up Paddle school in the Sutherland Shire and are proud members of the Academy of Surfing Instructors (ASI).
Sutherland Shire Stand Up Paddle School offers private and group lessons for adults and children and family and corporate
groups.
Sessions are held on the beautiful Woronora River. It is ideal for supping. Sheltered from wind, nice
sandy beach and as you paddle down the river, there is natural bushland all around, with few houses. It’s the perfect
way to de-stress and only 20 minutes from Cronulla or 20 minutes from Liverpool.
We
also conduct river tours on the Port Hacking River to Audley Royal National Park and on the Woronora River to the Needles
Weir, as well as other locations in Sutherland Shire. Along the way stop at the waterfront café, have a picnic or BBQ
and then head back. Anything is possible.
ABOUT THE OWNER
Sutherland Shire SUP School is owned and run
by Peter Japp. He started surfing when he was 6 years old and has competed at most levels including the Australian Longboard
Titles. Peter took up paddling and was hooked. He is the Event Director at SUP Australia and the founding president of
the Cronulla Sutherland Stand Up Paddle Club and is regularly involved in organising fun family events.
Peter
is an ASI accredited Level 2 SUP instructor (Exposed Waters), holds water rescue and first aid qualifications as well as a
Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.
Peter started the SUP school as he
is passionate about the sport. No matter what your age or background, SUP is a sport that can be enjoyed by the whole family,
says Peter. He is assisted in the SUP school by other ASI qualified SUP instructors.
Sutherland Shire Stand
Up Paddle School offers private and group lessons and river tours for adults and children and family and corporate groups.
We also conduct river tours on the Port Hacking River to Audley Royal National Park and on the
Woronora River to the Needles Weir, as well as other locations in Sutherland Shire. Along the way stop at the waterfront
café, have a picnic or BBQ and then head back. Anything is possible.
SUMMER SUP SESSIONS IN WINTER
LEARN TO SUP
It is easy to Stand Up Paddle with Sutherland Shire Stand Up Paddle School.
Stand Up Paddle is a fun
and easy family sport. Our paddlers are of varying physical capabilities.
We have trained people from
age 4 to 80 and have never failed in getting a person to become a Stand Up Paddler.
Just like the Sutherland Shire Stand Up Paddle School, all our coaches are accredited with
the Academy of Surf Instructors (ASI). We are the first and only ASI accredited Stand Up Paddle Coaching school
in the Sutherland Shire.
Our accredited coaches focus on delivering to you fun, safe and inclusive lessons, no matter what
skill level you are at.
Sessions are held on the beautiful Woronora River. It is ideal for supping. Sheltered from
wind, nice sandy beach and as you paddle down the river, there is natural bushland all around, with few houses. It’s
the perfect way to de-stress and only 20 minutes from Cronulla or 20 minutes from Liverpool.
Classes are conducted on weekdays and
weekends at varying times. A group lesson of up to 8 paddlers is $55 per person for a 1.5 hour lesson.
Private beginner lessons are available at $90 for
a 1.5 hour lesson.
Private
and advanced tuition with our Head Coach, Peter Japp, is available for $100 per hour.
LESSON PRICES AND PACKAGES
| Lesson Type | Price |
Group
Classes(Beginner) | $55
Duration 1.5 hours
Buy a package of 3 paddles for $120*
Buy a package of 5 paddles for $180*
*To be used within
3 months |
Private Lessons
(Flatwater)(All levels) | $90.00
Duration
1.5 hours |
Kids Classes(All levels) | After
School $200 a school term.
After School $25 per casual class
Weekends $30 per casual class |
River Tours / Adventure Paddles(Intermediate to Experienced) | $55.00 – 2 hr paddle,
includes photos, intermediate to experienced |
Open Ocean/Down Wind Paddle(Experienced) | $100.00 – 2 hr paddle, intermediate to experienced |
Sunrise & Sunset Paddles(All Levels) | $60 – 1 1/2 hours
WEDNESDAY &
FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL – 6pm to 7pm – $35
(Beginners please arrive 15 minutes early) |
Racing
Skills Sessions | $55.00 - 1.5 hours
4 classes for $150
Duration 1.5 hour |
Private Lessons (Flat Water)(All Levels) | $90
Duration 1.5 hours |
Standup Paddlesurfing
in Waves(All Levels) | Private $100, Groups
$50 |
Call Peter on 0488 88 77 87, for all lesson
inquiries.
OVERNIGHT SUP CAMPING TOURS
Ok
you may have missed the first 'Overnight SUP Tour' organised by Sthand Shire Stand Up School, however another one
is being planned right now, so reserve your spot.
Article in the latest issue of SMORGASBOARDER SURF MAGAZINE.
It's all about one
... of Sutherland Shire Stand Up Paddle School's organised "Overnight SUP Tours" held
in late 2011. Great story written by Mike Slattery - Surf For Sanity. Photos by Daniel Hampson - Look To Sea.
The
next overnight tour is being planned right now. So be QUICK, reserve your spot now. You never know you might get your photo
in a surf magazine.
http://www.smorgasboarder.com.au/
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Looking for something different but still affordable for your next childs or even your own Birthday
Party. Sutherland Shire Stand Up Paddle School now offers SUP Birthday Parties.
We supply the Birthday Party
Invitations and the Birthday person even gets a present (coffee mug, hat or t-shirt).
From only $20.00 per person (minimum of 8 per party) you get a 1.5 hour
stand up paddle experience. Includes an introductory lesson, fun games, races and all equipment is supplied including
wetsuits if it is cold. BYO party food and birthday cake.
CORPORATE EVENTS AND TOURS
Do
you have a corporate team to build or do you want to reward your staff in a unique, memorable and impressive way?
Would you like to improve your SUP skills
and paddle “further afield” under the watchful eye of our Academy of Surfing Instructors (ASI) accredited stand
up paddle coaches?
Sutherland
Shire Stand Up Paddle School has the solutions for you.
We can organise your team building day or event, incorporating basic lessons, SUP skills building, SUP based
activities, BBQ lunch and a small tour down one of the picturesque rivers . Through our corporate events, participants
develop their decision making abilities, their self-belief and reliance skills and learn more about being team focussed.
Our tours allow paddlers to
see the magnificent Woronora and Port Hacking Rivers from a different perspective. Tours can be customised
on the basis of group size, paddler ability, time paddling and areas of the Sutherland Shire that our customers
want to visit.
We can also incorporate a visit to a waterfront cafes for coffee and tea!
Why not plan your next work Christmas Party with us and
make it a day of fun and fitness.
Corporate events and tours are conducted on a demand basis, so register your
interest with us today. Prices vary according to your requirements.
SUP BOARDS WE RIDE AND RECOMMEND
Sutherland Shire Stand Up Paddle School chooses to use and recommend Coreban
and NSP (New Surf Project) stand up paddle baords. Both brands offer the widest range of SUP boards
including high performance surfing, cruising, touring, downwind and race boards. Come and test ride any
these great SUP boards at any of the free demo sessions.
SALES
Ready to buy your first Stand Up Paddle board or time to upgrade, we recommend
Eastcoast Stand Up Paddle at Barden Ridge. They are Sydney's original dedicated Stand Up Paddle Showroom and
they are located here in the Shire. The number 1 choice in Sydney with expert advise and personal service, and
a wide range of boards, paddles and accessories from 15 leading brands. Call Peter on 0418 294 854 or Lou on 0413
456 009, for great package deals.
