Pumping surf on the Points this morning,really for the more advanced paddleboarder today. Not good for beginers even if it looks perfect. Solid southwest swell of 4-6 feet and offshores. Say no more. The tide is high at 4.30 this afternoon. The harbour is looking good with light winds from the southeast to east a [...]
Yes it is grey but paddling is still on the agenda. High tide 1.30 and lightish southwest winds. Messy surf conditions on the exposed coast. Share this:Share
Grey overcast and horrible looking this morning.The exposed coast is messy and wind effected with a strengthening westerly wind today. Rising swell from the southwest as well . Im thinking though that we could well sneak a down wind paddle in this afternoon just after the turn of the tide. High tide 1pm so two [...]
The brilliant weather continues today with a calm and glassey harbour this morning. The tide is low and is on its way heading to a high tide at 12.30 today. light winds with seabreezes stronger in the afternoon. Small waves this morning on the beach of 1-2 feet. Onshores developing as the day progresses. It [...]
The shed was busy as yesterday with perfect weather a high tide mid morning. This weeke has pefect tides with high in the middle of the day. Giving great access to the beautiful Whaingaroa harbour. Today is no different with light winds and sun shining bright. Small waves to be had as well on the [...]
Yes it is an other great day to go paddling. The sun is shining and the tide is on the way in with a high tide at 11 this morning. Light winds with light southwest by lunchtime and seabreeze in the afternoon that will be quite strong in the mid to late afternoon. Finally easing [...]
Another brilliant day to go paddling. High tide 10.40 and lightish winds from the south to southwest. Small waves on the points as well with 1-2 feet. The beach is a little bigger with 2-3 feet. See you on the water. Share this:Share
Shayne Baxter (Chch) took the sole South Island title holding off Daniel Kereopa (Rag) to win the Stand Up Paddleboard Division. Baxter won the first ever national title in the division when it was contested at Piha in 2009. Kereopa was the defending champion. Kereopa had a final dig at the title today but needing [...]
Come on the sun is shining and the tide is high at 9.00am. Looking great out there for a paddle. Tomorrow morning is looking even better with no wind forcast. The Hyundai nationals finish today at Piha. There is a start studded cast in the SUP final with three previous national Champs in the [...]
A bit windy this morning with a fresh west to southwest wind. High tide is at 8 this morning and you will have to look for somewhere sheltered to escape the breeze. On the other hand the tide will turn soon and if the wind keeps blowing we can expect a reasonable down wind blast. [...]
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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