StandUp Takapuna

I decided to finally try Paddle Boarding after watching numerous people make it look so easy and rave about what it did for their core. Also, I say a picture of Jennifer Aniston doing it so, you know.
From the beginning I was impressed. They were very organised on arrival, giving you all the right gear for your height and weight. they were friendly and fun but also super professional which eased any nerves I had going into it. After we got the forms and stuff all signed we headed down to a meeting spot on the beach where they went through 35 minutes explaining how to do it on the sand. They covered all possible things you would come across so we felt very prepared.
there was a good mixture of about 10 people, of ages ranging from 20s-​50s. There were a variety of boards — racing, recreational, easy floating, all for different levels of expertise. They letou try out as mnay as you like which is really cool.
It was a bit windy when the guy led us out so we started on our knees. We stood when we could and he re-​showed us the turning and stopping procedures. He then took us somehw a bit quieter and we were away.
He was a thorough, clear instructor and was always happy to help. I went at 6pm on a Thursday and it runs until 8pm. They also give you a voucher for pizza from the Takapuna Markets which run at the same time.
I Didn’t so much feel it was a good work out but it was good to get out and try something new and trying the different boards was good.
The only negative is that because it was a little rough, I can see people being a bit put off. But get a calm day, and you’re away laughing.

Having returned from an overseas holiday in beautiful Fiji a few months ago, I was introduced to the sport of stand up paddle boarding over there and on my arrival home immediately began looking for a place where I could continue my love affair. First off I needed a board, so I headed off to Stand up Takapuna to see if I could source one. I was in luck. The staff were super friendly and knowledgable and able to help out with all my theories and questions.
They found me one which was best suited to both my ability level and that looked pretty (cause lets face it, you want to look pretty gliding out over the water, no bellyflops here!)
The people at Stand Up Takapuna also do board hire down at Takapuna beach on the weekends etc, and Takapuna beach is the perfect place to give this a go as its so calm down there. If paddle boarding is good enough for Jennifer Anniston its good enough for you! And its a great workout too. Have fun on the water!