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SUP clinic on the Vecht

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Two hours of learning to paddle past country estates and tea pavilions. A SUP clinic on the Vecht combines basic technique with a stretch of narrow, sheltered river water.

2u

duration

€ 40–65

budget

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The Vecht is a narrow, slow-moving river that winds from Utrecht to Muiden. Between Maarssen, Breukelen, Loenen and Vreeland you pass old country estates, tea pavilions and wooden footbridges. For a SUP clinic that is ideal, because the water is sheltered and the current is manageable, while there is plenty to see along the way to take your mind off the first signs of fatigue.

A clinic usually starts from a jetty in Loenen or Maarssen. The instructor explains on shore how to hold the paddle, how to get on the board and how to fall safely. This is followed by a loop of two to three kilometres, with attention to passing motorboats and low bridges. The clinic lasts two hours. Boards and paddle are included, clothing that can get wet is helpful, and a wetsuit is only needed outside of summer.

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  • Clinic geboekt en bevestigd

  • Tijd en startsteiger gecheckt

  • Kleding die nat mag

  • Droge set kleding mee

  • Handdoek en waterfles mee

  • Telefoon in waterdichte hoes

by PlayTryBe team

Book a two-hour clinic at a SUP school on the Vecht, in Loenen, Maarssen or Breukelen.

Wear clothing that can get wet and bring a dry set of clothes and a towel.

Start on the jetty with an explanation of paddle grip, stance and how to fall safely.

Get on the board kneeling and slowly stand up along the bank, using the paddle for support.

Paddle a loop of two to three kilometres past the country estates, with the instructor at the back.

pause

Watch out for motorboats and low bridges along the way, and finish with an evaluation on shore.

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PaceIgnite
Duration2u
RouteAny order
Budget€ 40–65

Suggestions

  • Plan your session on a weekday or early in the weekend, when there is less boat traffic on the Vecht.
  • Duck well under low bridges, or go through them kneeling.
  • Keep to the right and give way to oncoming boat traffic.
  • A leash around your ankle keeps your board close if you fall.
  • Drink plenty of water, the sun reflecting off the water feels less intense than it actually is.

Variations

  • - Vervang de groepsclinic door een privΓ©les van een uur voor sneller persoonlijk advies.
  • - Combineer met een lunchstop in Loenen of Vreeland en peddel daarna een uur door.
  • - Plan een avondclinic in de zomer, als de oever stil is en het licht zacht.
  • - Boek een gevorderden-clinic met focus op bochten, keren en stappen op de board.