Private SUP Lessons at Lagoa de Albufeira in Sesimbra

If you are looking to learn the basics of stand-up paddling or improve your technique in just a few hours, our private SUP Lessons at Lagoa de Albufeira in Sesimbra are perfect for you. You have the choice between a semi-private lesson with 2 participants or a one-on-one private lesson with your experienced instructor. Lagoa de Albufeira is a protected lagoon and therefore offers the perfect conditions to practice stand-up paddling in calm water.

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Meeting & Preparation
We meet at our base right at Lagoa de Albufeira (free parking available). Here you get changed, store your things in a locker, meet your instructor and receive your equipment. We then head to the beach where we start the SUP lessons with a theoretical introduction.

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Course Content
Level 1:
- Getting to know the equipment & safety rules
- Assessing conditions in calm waters
- Basic techniques: entry into the water, positioning, paddling technique, body posture
Level 2:
- Linear paddling and rapid direction change
- Linear row sprint to get into the wave or have an efficient start
- Racing techniques & wave paddling
Level 3:
- Wave priority rules and safety rules in the critical surf zone
- Overtaking the critical surf zone to the outside
- Selecting the wave & positioning
- Various paddling techniques in the open sea and with downwind
- Setting up a training plan
- Analyzing burst zones and danger zones

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Included Services
- Wetsuit & life vest
- SUP board & paddle
- Certified SUP instructor

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Bring Along
- Swimwear
- Towel

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Requirements
- Minimum age: 7 years
- Physical health
- Swimming ability