About Sup North
Stand up paddle boarding lessons to get you afloat. Learn on the safe waters of Southport Marine Lake. We also sell Red Paddle Co, Starboard and Fanatic
Sup North Description
SUP North is Alan, Lucy and Simon from Southport. Three obsessive stand up paddle boarders who love every aspect of this versatile sport that is accessible to everyone and great for fun & fitness. Offering lessons, taster sessions and board sales & demos we will get you on the water!
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Yesterday mornings SUP school
Project X
The future of paddleboarding!
No Paddle and a Pint this evening due to 20 to 30 mph wind forecast blowing straight up the lake 🌬🌪 fingers crossed for better weather next week.
My foil wants to kill me 😧
SUP yoga's great fun, and a good way to test your balance. Check out Dad's tree pose on the Ramsden family lesson last weekend! Mum to come later....
A few from recent lessons. All weathers, all different folks learning to paddle board, all fun sessions!
Great paddling, and close finishes with lots of pursuing! Thanks to Sarah for taking photos as everyone streamed towards the line together. Next race, and last pursuit of the summer with be Tuesday 11th of September. Event up soon. Here are the results in case you missed them https://www.webscorer.com/racedetails?rac eid=144907
We have just had a group lesson become available tomorrow morning (Saturday) at 10am, and the forecast is for calm wind! Drop us a message if you'd like to book on.
Good conditions (if a bit less warm than we're used to) for last night's pursuit race. 15 paddlers and several new PBS. More photos to come. The last summer pursuit race will be in September and is open to all, with board hire available. Date to be confirmed soon Results here - https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=146 283
Will you be one of these paddlers tomorrow? It's our fourth summer pursuit race, and a chance to find out how your paddling's coming along. Details here - https://www.facebook.com/events/285386638 890820/?ti=icl
Thought you guys might appreciate this clip of my first dock start attempt 😂
#heatwave 🔥🔥🔥🌞
Super hot in the South of France keep burning my feet on my board, feels like it’s on fire!!!! #supnorth #starboardsup #biarritz #bidart
Learn to Paddle board! Spaces on Monday's 6pm lesson. Details and more dates here - http://www.supnorth.co/standup-paddle-boa rd-lessons/
The weather looks good for a paddle and a pint this Friday. Just a heads up - board hire isn't available this week due to work commitments and holidays. Have a good one, and get some training in for next Tuesday's Pursuit!
Have you been thinking about learning to paddle board? 2018 is the year to do it! Our next available lesson dates can be found here - http://www.supnorth.co/standup-paddle-boa rd-lessons/ Drop us an email to book on, for more information, or if you have other dates in mind.
All are welcome to take part in the fourth of our 2018 summer SUP pursuit races on Southport Marine Lake. One 3km lap of the lake with a mass sprint for the finish. Any board - inflatable, solid, all round, race, surf, home-made!
Challenge your previous time or set one to beat. Everyone starts at a different time, set by previous race results, or an educated estimate if it's your first time. So race boards are chasing down all rounders and vice versa - great motivation to pad...dle hard, but the real target is your own fastest result!
It's essential that you let us know by Monday afternoon that you're taking part, so we can set your time and add you to the timing system. Short briefing at 6.45pm, first racers start at 7pm. Park and meet at Lakeside Christian Centre car park, off Fairway, PR9 0LA.
Leashes must be worn. Boards available to hire for those who have previously had a lesson - please book by Monday.
There's no charge to take part in this race. A lake permit is required. Please get in contact if you'd like to buy an annual permit, or to arrange use of a SUP North permit for the day.
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We were recommended Sup North by a friend & our expectations were exceeded! Three of us went for a lesson having never paddle boarded before and just fancied trying it out - we had a really great session with Alan! He went over the techniques, equipment & safety thoroughly on land before heading on the water and prepped us well. The lake is nice, the sun was out which is always a bonus and Alan was super friendly & made it fun - just an overall great experience! Cant wait to get paddle boarding again, thanks very much!! Would highly recommend
Thankyou Alan for a great lesson today, my first time on a SUP....after falling in twice in the first ten minutes I thought I would be spending the next hour chest deep in water. However I stayed on for the duration and made it to the bridge and back and circled the islands with your encouragement and constant tuition. I actually felt like I was gliding on the way back. Many thanks Ian.
Thanks to Alan for a brilliant two hour lesson yesterday. He was a fantastic instructor - my 69 year old Dad isn’t too used to taking instructions off anyone, but even he was singing Alan’s praises for thorough and clear advice. Really good fun and a great experience. Would highly recommend SUP North!
Thanks Alan for my 1st paddle board lesson on the lake.
After a few dips in the lake I thought I might be swimming back but thanks to Alan's encouragement and excellent instructions I stood up and we were off it was fantastic.
I recommend anyone to try this.
Thankyou
Thank you for the lesson! Excellent fun, Lucy was very knowledgeable and a very good teacher. She had us attempting some advanced turns in no time, granted we did get wet :) very good value for money and would recommend to anyone
Rob and I had a fantastic lesson with Alan at Southport Marina on Saturday morning. Beautiful day for a paddle and Alan was a mine of information! Really enjoyed it and Alan even timed it perfectly so we were off the water just before the speedboats arrived! Highly recommended - go SUP North! Looking forward to progressing and getting involved! :-)
Just had a fantastic time with Alan teaching us on the water. 5th wedding anniversary to remember! Really informative, great coaching and a totally enjoyable yet chilled experience. Would recommend to everyone
Just completed a one on one introductory SUP lesson with Alan from SUP North. Great value individual coaching.
Happy to recommend them to anyone wanting to try this. And the Marine Lake location is excellent
I had a two hour lesson after 3 years of paddling i learned a lot and a new trick my paddle technique has got better well worth trying it x thanks again x
I booked a lesson with Alan last week and absolutely loved it. We had a beautiful morning on the lake. A lovely way to relax . Great tuition and progressed from land to water, to knees to feet . We paddled the length of the lake and back and started to gain more confidence with paddle technique. I felt learnt loads in 2 hours. I've entered SupBikeRun and feel more confident with the SUP leg . Thanks
I Booked a lesson for myself and son on Sunday afternoon and can say it was a fun filled 2 hours , Alan was friendly and very patient and we will both definitely do more SUP very soon and can’t recommend SUP NORTH enough.
Had a great lesson today on the lake with Lucy! Even though we requested tuition at the last minute, to take advantage of the Spring sunshine, SUP North were very accommodating and fitted us in the next afternoon. Tuition was of a very high standard, unrushed and comprehensive. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon, many thanks Lucy! Oh yes, lovely cakes and coffee in the Oasis cafe in the adjacent center!
Had a fantastic lesson with Alan on Sunday. To start off he taught me everything I needed to know; safety, technique, equipment. This made me feel confident, safe and prepared when it came to getting on the water. I got a great session in on the lake, practicing turning, handling the odd wave and getting tips on how to improve my speed. Alan even took some photos for me so I can show my mates what great fun it was. Definitely got a taste for it now, so thanks Alan!
I’d highly recommend SUP North for anyone wanting to learn. You will get a fun, friendly and informative lesson from someone who knows what they’re talking about �
Had a fantadtic time this morning at my paddle board lesson. Alan was very approachable, knowledgeable and friendly. Fantastic service and with top quality equipment. Can't wait to have another go.
Great bunch and worth joining. I did the isup introduction with Lucy as a total novice about a month ago which gave me a great understanding of the principals of the sport and I was soon standing and paddling across Southport lake. All the basic manoeuvres were taught and some more advanced moves. All carried out in a very professional and informative fashion. They also hold a number of social events like the pursuit race which I attended on 24th July great evening paddling and seeing the differing performance of various board types. Looking forward to the next social event. Thanks to Lucy and all those involved in arranging these events and the drone camera footage was superb.
Fabulous intro to paddle boarding! Thankyou for you great tuition, all the tips and encouragement. Wife and son will book with you soon. Ruben, Ruben and Leslee.
Encouraged by friends who regularly paddle board, my wife purchased me a paddle boarding lesson as a Christmas gift. What an excellent gift!
My lesson was with Lucy on a perfectly calm evening on the lake. Lucy carefully explained the safety instructions before we got on the water. At every step Lucy was clear and patient, giving step by step instruction for me to gain confidence and skill in manoeuvring the board. The one and a half hour lesson was a perfect introduction to paddle boarding.
Thank you again Lucy for the excellent instruction. Looking forward to paddling again soon.
Phil
Could not recommend this enough. Great lesson from Alan who was very knowledgeable about all aspects of SUP, equipment, safety, technique etc... The lake seems the perfect location for beginners. It was my first time and I can't wait to get back on the water for another go.
Thank you SUP North!
A very friendly group of like-minded people who just love to paddle, thinking of giving Paddleboarding ago in the Southport Merseyside area then this is the group for you.
We were recommended Sup North by a friend & our expectations were exceeded! Three of us went for a lesson having never paddle boarded before and just fancied trying it out - we had a really great session with Alan! He went over the techniques, equipment & safety thoroughly on land before heading on the water and prepped us well. The lake is nice, the sun was out which is always a bonus and Alan was super friendly & made it fun - just an overall great experience! Cant wait to get paddle boarding again, thanks very much!! Would highly recommend
Thankyou Alan for a great lesson today, my first time on a SUP....after falling in twice in the first ten minutes I thought I would be spending the next hour chest deep in water. However I stayed on for the duration and made it to the bridge and back and circled the islands with your encouragement and constant tuition. I actually felt like I was gliding on the way back. Many thanks Ian.
Thanks to Alan for a brilliant two hour lesson yesterday. He was a fantastic instructor - my 69 year old Dad isn’t too used to taking instructions off anyone, but even he was singing Alan’s praises for thorough and clear advice. Really good fun and a great experience. Would highly recommend SUP North!
Thanks Alan for my 1st paddle board lesson on the lake.
After a few dips in the lake I thought I might be swimming back but thanks to Alan's encouragement and excellent instructions I stood up and we were off it was fantastic.
I recommend anyone to try this.
Thankyou
Thank you for the lesson! Excellent fun, Lucy was very knowledgeable and a very good teacher. She had us attempting some advanced turns in no time, granted we did get wet :) very good value for money and would recommend to anyone
Rob and I had a fantastic lesson with Alan at Southport Marina on Saturday morning. Beautiful day for a paddle and Alan was a mine of information! Really enjoyed it and Alan even timed it perfectly so we were off the water just before the speedboats arrived! Highly recommended - go SUP North! Looking forward to progressing and getting involved! :-)
Just had a fantastic time with Alan teaching us on the water. 5th wedding anniversary to remember! Really informative, great coaching and a totally enjoyable yet chilled experience. Would recommend to everyone
Just completed a one on one introductory SUP lesson with Alan from SUP North. Great value individual coaching.
Happy to recommend them to anyone wanting to try this. And the Marine Lake location is excellent
I had a two hour lesson after 3 years of paddling i learned a lot and a new trick my paddle technique has got better well worth trying it x thanks again x
I booked a lesson with Alan last week and absolutely loved it. We had a beautiful morning on the lake. A lovely way to relax . Great tuition and progressed from land to water, to knees to feet . We paddled the length of the lake and back and started to gain more confidence with paddle technique. I felt learnt loads in 2 hours. I've entered SupBikeRun and feel more confident with the SUP leg . Thanks
I Booked a lesson for myself and son on Sunday afternoon and can say it was a fun filled 2 hours , Alan was friendly and very patient and we will both definitely do more SUP very soon and can’t recommend SUP NORTH enough.
Had a great lesson today on the lake with Lucy! Even though we requested tuition at the last minute, to take advantage of the Spring sunshine, SUP North were very accommodating and fitted us in the next afternoon. Tuition was of a very high standard, unrushed and comprehensive. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon, many thanks Lucy! Oh yes, lovely cakes and coffee in the Oasis cafe in the adjacent center!
Had a fantastic lesson with Alan on Sunday. To start off he taught me everything I needed to know; safety, technique, equipment. This made me feel confident, safe and prepared when it came to getting on the water. I got a great session in on the lake, practicing turning, handling the odd wave and getting tips on how to improve my speed. Alan even took some photos for me so I can show my mates what great fun it was. Definitely got a taste for it now, so thanks Alan!
I’d highly recommend SUP North for anyone wanting to learn. You will get a fun, friendly and informative lesson from someone who knows what they’re talking about �
Had a fantadtic time this morning at my paddle board lesson. Alan was very approachable, knowledgeable and friendly. Fantastic service and with top quality equipment. Can't wait to have another go.
Great bunch and worth joining. I did the isup introduction with Lucy as a total novice about a month ago which gave me a great understanding of the principals of the sport and I was soon standing and paddling across Southport lake. All the basic manoeuvres were taught and some more advanced moves. All carried out in a very professional and informative fashion. They also hold a number of social events like the pursuit race which I attended on 24th July great evening paddling and seeing the differing performance of various board types. Looking forward to the next social event. Thanks to Lucy and all those involved in arranging these events and the drone camera footage was superb.
Fabulous intro to paddle boarding! Thankyou for you great tuition, all the tips and encouragement. Wife and son will book with you soon. Ruben, Ruben and Leslee.
Encouraged by friends who regularly paddle board, my wife purchased me a paddle boarding lesson as a Christmas gift. What an excellent gift!
My lesson was with Lucy on a perfectly calm evening on the lake. Lucy carefully explained the safety instructions before we got on the water. At every step Lucy was clear and patient, giving step by step instruction for me to gain confidence and skill in manoeuvring the board. The one and a half hour lesson was a perfect introduction to paddle boarding.
Thank you again Lucy for the excellent instruction. Looking forward to paddling again soon.
Phil
Could not recommend this enough. Great lesson from Alan who was very knowledgeable about all aspects of SUP, equipment, safety, technique etc... The lake seems the perfect location for beginners. It was my first time and I can't wait to get back on the water for another go.
Thank you SUP North!
A very friendly group of like-minded people who just love to paddle, thinking of giving Paddleboarding ago in the Southport Merseyside area then this is the group for you.