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Chris Brain Coaching
Chris has been kayaking , canoeing , SUPing and coaching for the last 17 years and runs his own business , Chris Brain Coaching , delivering paddlesport coaching , safety and rescue courses and REC First aid training .
Chris would like to thank Red Paddle Co , Dagger kayaks , Palm Equipment and Go Kayaking and VE Paddles for making fantastic kit and their continued support .
chris @ chrisbraincoaching . com www . chrisbraincoaching . com are likely to be fairly simple . However , if you have been more ambitious with your trip then you may have some bigger challenges on your hands . Time spent practicing paddling whilst kneeling or helping someone back onto their board before you go on your trip , will be time well spent .
Making sure you have covered some of the basics like telling someone where you are going and what time you are setting off and coming back will go a long way towards the trip being successful .
Ask yourself l Can I paddle to the side and leave the water easily ? l Can I get myself back on my board and could I help someone else if they are struggling ? l Have I practiced towing another paddler if they need it ? l Can I paddle kneeling / prone in case I can ’ t stand up ? l Have I told someone where I am going and what time I aim to return ? l Does this person know what to do if there is a problem ? l Is my phone / radio close to hand ? l Have I considered how I would handle an emergency ?
Do bear in mind that every SUP adventure on the water will hold an element of risk and the checklists above cannot account for everything that you may face on your journey . Reflecting and learning from your experiences will be key to being able to head out on more remote trips in more challenging situations .
Good luck heading out on your first SUP adventure !