Flat Water Paddle-Up SUP Foil Course

Learn to Fly Above the Water

Have you got what it takes to get yourself airbourne on the Water !

Experience the unique sensation of SUP foiling in a calm, controlled environment. Our Flat Water Paddle-Up SUP Foil Course is designed to help you develop the essential skills needed to lift onto the foil confidently and safely, without the distraction of waves or challenging water conditions.

Based in Swansea, South Wales, our coaching focuses on building solid fundamentals that will accelerate your progress and give you the confidence to continue your foiling journey.

Duration 2 hours

Location dependant on conditions

age range : Riders should be minimum of 18 and be strong or willing to paddle strong !

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

Confident paddleboarders looking to take the next step into foiling.
Intermediate paddlers wanting to improve their paddle technique and balance.
Watersports enthusiasts interested in learning a completely new discipline.
Riders preparing for downwind, open water or surf foiling in the future.

To get the most out of this course deally you will be able to paddle your SUP in a fast sprint for at least 50 metres

Previous foiling experience is not required, but participants should be comfortable paddling a stand-up paddleboard at a pace. You'll need some Power to get flying , on average you will need to paddle at 6-8mph .

For example:

A 70 kg rider on a 1600 cm² foil may lift at around 5-7mph
A 95 kg rider on the same foil may need 6.5-8mph or a larger wing.

What You'll Learn

Throughout the session you'll develop the key skills required for successful paddle-up foiling, including:

Equipment setup and safety.
Understanding foil lift and stability.
Efficient paddle technique for acceleration.
Correct stance and body positioning.
Board trim and weight distribution.
Controlled take-offs and sustained flights.
Safe touchdowns and recovery.
Turning, speed control and efficient paddling.
We use foils of 2000cm +

Every session is tailored to your current ability, allowing you to progress at a pace that suits you.

age range : Riders should be minimum of 18

Why Learn on Flat Water?

Flat water provides the perfect environment for learning because it allows you to focus entirely on technique without the unpredictability of waves or surf. From learning this we can help you move onto Waves and downwind .

SUP & Surf Foil Lessons

SUP / Surf foil Clinic

Downwind Foil 1-2-1 Clinic

Flat Water Paddle-Up SUP Foil Course