Takapuna Boating Club will have you paddling in our ocean backyard safely and confidently after our four-week Learn to Paddle Surfski course.

This four-week course introduces participants to surfski paddling and teaches them the skills to paddle their surfski effectively and safely, and to be safe and confident on the water. It is participant-focused and centered around having fun, developing safe practice, and learning paddling skills and water confidence in a group setting.

Boats, paddles, and personal flotation devices (PFDs) are provided.

If you are not already a member, as a participant of the course you will also receive a short-term social membership to Takapuna Boating Club for the duration of the course. 

Upcoming Dates: 

Sunday 25th February 9am-10.30am (3rd, 10th, 17th March)

Where: Takapuna Beach in front of the Takapuna Boating Club. 

When: This is a 4-week course, with one 90-minute session each week

Who: Suitable for anyone. No previous paddling experience is required, but you must be able to swim 50m wearing a life jacket.

Cost: $200 for Takapuna Boating Club active members, $250 for non-members (including a 1-month Takapuna Boating Club Social Membership).