Dont panic it is only the last day to go paddling in the year 2011. So not all bad. Wet as again today. A new swell arrived yesterday on the exposed coast and the Points picked up. Not the best wind conditions but swell at least. Today was still with swell but again funny winds. [...]
Snuck in a down wind paddle with the family today. Great fun if you just learnt to paddle boardthen give the shed a holler and we can take tyou down wind paddling and teach you the skinny on one of the best things to do with your paddleboard. I know the shot below is of [...]
A grey day that could easily brighton up with a paddle. The shed is in full swing this morning and aon the midday with high tide. See you out there. Share this:Share
Another great day to go paddling on the Whaingaroa harbour. Light as winds and high tide 11ish. Should again this evening for a late paddle. Share this:Share
Yes you are allowed to paddle on Christmas day. Hight tide just before lunch. So get on the water and earn that huge extra helping of christmas cheer. Share this:Share
Yesterday dawned a little overcast but by 9 it was sunny and not much wind. The tide was full at 9 just perfect for Alison and her family’s first go at paddling. Share this:Share
What an amazing day is with bright sunshine and calm waters this morning. Light seabreezes this afternoon. The tide was high at ten and it is loooking good for an early evening paddle on dusk. Share this:Share
Beautiful conditions this morning on the Whaingaroa Harbour. High tide 7.50 this morning and around 8 this evening. The winds will freshen from the east and then we should see a southwest seabreeze wind by mid arvo that will drop off for the glassey evening paddle. Small waves on the exposed beach breaks this morning, [...]
Morning yesterday The shed headed to the big smoke for a pre christmas visit. A paddle was on top of the things to do after a couple of hours of traffic. A bit different to cruising in Raglan. So we headed to Birkenhead wharf and jumped into the Waitamata. First east Coast paddle for a [...]
Hi small waves today and not bad conditions on the harbour with a northeast wind. High tide this arvo will provide good conditions for paddling. Cheers and catch you later. Share this:Share
Learn to Stand Up Paddle
Hi, we just wanted to let you all know we have launched a stand up paddle school in Raglan. Situated on the beautiful Whaingaroa Harbor an enviable location, that provides consistent conditions for surf and flat water instruction. Allowing our school to cater for beginners in a safe environment, through to paddlers who want to go to another level level and get out in the waves. There is access to the world famous left hand points breaks and the consistent West Coast beaches along with calm inner harbour conditions.
The main thrust of the school will be towards Stand Up paddling, with group, and one on one lessons available along with board hire age. Stand Up paddling in the surf will be packaged as a one on one in depth lesson. We have spent the last few years promoting the sport of Stand Up paddling and have become well known in the region as the people to come to, to find out anything to do with stand Up paddling.
Lessons:
1 Hour beginners lesson $40
Guaranteed to get you paddling unaided
from 6yrs to 96yrs and older .
2 Hour beginners lesson $60
same as above with an extra hour of
supervised paddling.
Group beginners 1hour $30 pp
minimum of three paddlers.
Group beginners 2 hour $50 pp
minimum of three paddlers
Intermediate Lesson
The next step an hour of supervised paddling of either down wind or harbour exploring. Depends on the day and weather,this session takes your paddling to another level.
1 Hour $45 per person
Group beginners 1 hour $35 pp
minimum of three paddlers
Cost of lessons include board/paddle and leash
Advanced Surf Lessons:
2 hour analysis and instruction $80
1/2 Day surf session with
verbal analysis and instruction $140
For larger groups and video analysis please contact us at the paddle board shed.
Board Hire:
The paddle board shed has a range of Paddle boards to choose from as little as $20 for half an hour.
One hour Board/paddle/leash $25
Half day Board/paddle/leash $55
Full Day Board/paddle/leash $80
Longer times available on request.
Contact
keith@thepaddleboardshed.co.nz
lessons@thepaddleboardshed.co.nz
022 6239626
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