White water SUP fun at Nottingham's Holme Pierrepont

The SUPboarder team aswell as afew guest SUPboarder testers recently put their white water SUP skills to the test at Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham’s man made white water course. All experienced stand up paddlers but with limited or no white water paddling experience this was a different type of paddling weekend for everyone. So we all felt a bit nervous! But experienced white water paddler Beth Kirby showed us the key white water skills aswell as hidden dangers, and by the end of the weekend had us ferry gliding, breaking out of eddies and running afew rapids… mostly still standing!
It was so much fun and we will certainly be back for more.
If you haven’t already given white water SUPing a go you definitely should. Just make sure you have the appropriate paddling skills and equipment, and have a lesson to learn the basics first. White water can be a lot of fun, but remember also dangerous if not taken seriously.
To find out more about Holme Pierrepont check out www.nwscnotts.com/hpcp/

[@florjangjolaj4436]

This is so dope! I didnt know man-made white water was a thing! Been wanting to explore whitewater but i see id 100% need a more agile board + a knowledgeable trainer for sure. Great video! Cheers from BC, Canada

[@SUPboardermag]

Really stoked to see you enjoyed this video! Glad it gave you some insights into whitewater paddling. Thanks, Beau

[@rdyer8764]

I saw the title of this video, and I thought I wouldn't be interested. But after seeing there's a way to learn this stuff, I get it! That really did look like fun!

[@SUPboardermag]

This was by far the funnest thing I have done on a SUP in ages. So much to learn, but yes we want more! Thanks Reuben

[@paultanaka2328]

Looks fun 🤙

[@SUPboardermag]

Sure is! Hope you get to try it soon. Beau

[@kristofferrydquist8384]

Incredible, did not know stuff like this existed. Looks like massive fun!

[@SUPboardermag]

So glad to hear you enjoyed this video. Hopefully you can try this soon! Thanks, Beau

[@johnphillips4733]

Is the water ok now? I've not been for about 20 years and you definitely wanted to try and avoid falling in back then. I actually found it really scary in a kayak, but this looks a lot of fun.

[@SUPboardermag]

Hey John , I think the water still can be good and bad on certain days. Some of our team did feel a bit queasy in the week after but most of them were fine. Drinking coke and keeping your mouth shut is always advisable anyway . So much fun on a SUP though! Thanks Reuben

[@markpalmer6640]

Have you guys been up to tees barrage

[@SUPboardermag]

Hi Mark, No we haven't. We don't know much about that area. Theres a-lot of water to paddle around there though by the look of it. Thanks Reuben

[@gamersam1259]

How do u book on

[@SUPboardermag]

You can check out this link: www.nwscnotts.com/nwsc/water-sports/ww-course/ Otherwise, get in touch with Beth who can help: facebook.com/bethksupcoaching/ Thanks, Beau

[@scottybeegood]

Watch that concrete, its bloody ruff.

[@SUPboardermag]

Yep, but we never hit it. Most ww rivers are rock anyway. with all the right gear its all good.