NZ SUP Safe Sessions – Summer 2025
Join us for a fun and practical Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) safety day designed to help you enjoy the water with confidence. Everyone is welcome — whether you’re brand new to SUP or have been paddling for years, there’s something here for you.
🗓 When: 1st November, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (approx.)
📍 Where:
- Morning session: Coastguard Station, Sumner
- Afternoon session: Sumner, Monks Bay or Cass Bay (weather dependent)
🌤 Morning Session (Great for all abilities)
Learn about the SUP Safe Code — covering key safety principles, trip planning, equipment checks, and risk management. This friendly and informative session is ideal for paddlers of all experience levels.
🌊 Afternoon Session (On-water and hands-on!)
Time to get practical! We’ll head to the water to learn and practise rescue techniques and on-water safety skills — including how to help each other if something goes wrong.
Expect to spend time in the water and getting wet, so dress appropriately.
This session is best suited to paddlers who already have some SUP experience — you don’t need to be an expert, but it’s not designed for complete beginners.
If you don’t have your own gear, you can hire a board, paddle, wetsuit and PFD from Horizons / Christchurch Paddleboarding for $50 for the afternoon session.
👧 All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
🦺 PFDs / Buoyancy Aids are required for the practical session.
🚻 Toilets and changing spaces are available by the car park.
📝 Booking Options
- Full day: Morning + Afternoon session (recommended!)
- Morning only: For those who want the theory session but not the on-water practical.
(Afternoon-only bookings are not available.)
Spaces are limited — register now to secure your spot!
